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William J. McGee, author of Half the Child, thanked me for my “insightful and wonderful” review. He also shared my review with friends and they think it’s quite perceptive.

McGee and I have connected via social media and LinkedIn.  We have messaged several times and he mentioned I’m an asset to authors. Thanks, Bill, so much!

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Wonderful news. Paul Schroeder who wrote the book Practice Makes Purpose sent out a PR related email and it found its way into my email queue. In this email he praised my review of his book:

“Lastly, The Book Self Blog recently posted a review of Practice Makes PURPOSE. I’m grateful to Bookish Jen for her thoughtful review (read an excerpt below). Jen has lots of interesting reviews of other books that readers may find interesting. I encourage you to visit her blog and look around.”

He also provided a link to my blog via this email. How lovely of you, Mr. Schroeder. I can’t thank you enough.

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I have some wonderful news and perfect for today is my birthday. Judy Martialay, author of Bonjour! Let’s Learn French loved my review of her book she wants to quote it for promotional purposes. I’m thrilled!!!!

Merci beaucoup, Judy!!!

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Great news! Jeff Abraham, my contact person from Jonas PR told he loved my review of Rhonda Shea’s book Up All Night. He also said Ms. Shear appreciated my honesty!

But wait! There’s more several people have reached out to me about reviewing their books so look for these reviews in the upcoming new year! According to a few of them they found out about me from the website book blogger.com. Hmm, who knew?

 

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Tari Jordan, guest blogger over at these parts and blogging goddess over at Criminal Minds Fans got to interview Criminal Minds show runner Erica Messer. Tari asked some thoughtful and inspired questions and Ms. Messer answered them in a very intelligent, illuminating and entertaining way giving us a thorough take on how to make a TV show happen, what’s in store when it comes to Criminal Minds’ future, her very own career and what it’s like to work as a woman in television. I think you’ll really enjoy it and learn so much from this interview. I know I did.

Thanks Tari and Erica!

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Tari Jordan!!!

Readers of this blog are quite familiar with Tari. She’s written several guest posts at The Book Self. She also wrote a review of the movie 68 Kill for my other blog Popcorn In My Bra featuring her favorite actor, the multi-talented Matthew Gray Gubler. Tari is a huge fan of the television show Criminal Minds featuring Mr. Gubler as resident genius of the FBI’s Behavioral Analysis Unit (BAU) Dr. Spencer Reid. Ms. Jordan is the resident genius of her blog Criminal Minds Fans, where she has written about the show for several years now.

Recently Tari got treated to an amazing adventure.

She and her friend Ryka got to visit the Criminal Minds set and learned about the blood, sweat and tears that makes Criminal Minds happen!

But don’t take my word for it. Be a lamb and learn about Tari and Ryka’s excellent journey at Criminal Minds Fans.

(Squeals up in 30 milliseconds)

Once again, congratulations Tari. No matter, what you’re always a winner is my book!

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A couple of months ago I decided to join Twitter under my full name for numerous reasons, one being this very blog. I started out with only four followers, four of my friends. I now have over 240 followers. Furthermore, several of my tweets have been re-tweeted and loved by some very talented people I hold in very high regard, plus those I hold close to my heart. I am so utterly grateful and can’t help be pleased as punch to share this news with my readers. Thanks for the support!

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Got a shout out on Twitter that Abby Fabiaschi loved my review of her book I Liked My Life. Of my review Ms. Fabiaschi said:

“A thousand thanks for reading and sharing!”

She also gave me several heart emojis!!!

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I am thrilled to announce that Matthew Desmond has won a non-fiction Pulitzer Prize for his book Evicted: Profit in the American City. This award is very much deserved and I am overjoyed Mr. Desmond.

 

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Today is the premiere of my new blog, Popcorn In My Bra.