It's Friday linkup time! I'm linking up with the Book Blogger Hop hosted by Coffee Addicted Writer, Book Beginnings of Fridays hosted by Rose City Reader, and the Friday 56 hosted by Freda's Voice.
This Week's Book Blogger Hop Question:
Has your contact with authors usually been in person, via email, social media, or something else?
My Answer:
My contact is primarily email though really I haven't had that much communication with authors. I've mostly dealt with publicists. I have gotten a few requests for reviews via Twitter but they tend to be so far outside my regular genres that they don't work for me.
The Beginning:
"What?" Marjorie shrieked, "You haven't heard of her?"
My Thoughts:
I like the beginning. I've felt like this a few times when I'm sure everyone simply must have heard of a particular author and all I get are blank looks! I do like that Marjorie is actually talking about an author here and that the whole mystery revolves around a book related event.
The 56:
"I won't be a bother, I swear. I'll stay out of the way."
My Thoughts:
These sound like famous last words to me! I think whatever the character is swearing to not be a bother during is going to go horrible wrong.
So what do you think? Keep reading?
I agree, something is bound to go wrong! This looks like a fun cozy, and I can see where reading it might make one hungry. I'd keep reading. And it's got a good cover as any good cozy should. :)
ReplyDeleteHope you get to try some of the recipes, Greg!
DeleteWhat a delightful sounding book! I do love "famous last words," and also characters who are passionate about authors and books.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing, and enjoy. Thanks for visiting my blog.
I also get request via Twitter outside of my reading Genre.
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ReplyDeleteOh yes keep reading. Have a great day!
I have most of my author contact through email, but I've also met a fair few authors. So fun! I like the sound of this book you are featuring. Not a series I've read, but sounds great. It's a foggy day here and so soup would be good for dinner.
ReplyDeleteThis one sounds really cute. And I love soup, so I'm definitely intrigued! Thanks for sharing, and happy reading this week!
ReplyDeleteI've had some contact with authors via e-mail, but mostly through Twitter, I think. I love the cover of A Clue in the Stew. I had the same thought when I read your teaser. Famous last words, indeed! Haha I hope you enjoyed it!
ReplyDeleteI haven't heard of this author before. I do like the beginning and the 56.
ReplyDeleteTrue about publicists, but I have had authors write after a review. That was so nice.
ReplyDeleteHappy Hopping and Happy Weekend!!
Elizabeth
Silver's Reviews
My Blog Hop Answer
This is a new-to-me series. Sounds like an enjoyable read.
ReplyDeleteHavent heard of this book, but i like cozy mysteries... :) ...and i like stew. :) Thanks for coming by my blog btw. :)
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Oh sounds like a fun cozy series! I am going to look it up and add it to my list. :)
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I just love the titles used for cozies. And you had me at the beginning with this one.
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E-mail does seem to be the most common way for most of us bloggers to be in contact with authors. I have gotten review requests from authors in the past. Now most of my contact seems to be through blog tours. But I've also met some authors at local book events. That's very exciting!
ReplyDeleteI don't read a lot of mysteries, but this one sure looks cute, as well as cozy! And those recipes are mouth-watering! I know you'll really enjoy it!
Thanks for visiting my blog earlier!! :)
I guess that I would have to say email and social media but I really don't feel like I have a lot of contact with authors. I follow a lot of authors but don't carry on conversations with them. The author events that I have been to are nice as well.
ReplyDeleteI love all of the cozies that you read. I really like the idea of including a few recipes in the book. I would love to know how they turn out.
I'll be looking deeper into my stews from now on... lol... Happy weekend!
ReplyDeleteYou just made me hungry.
ReplyDeleteCute title...I MUST read a cozy soon.
ReplyDeleteI keep saying that but never do.
ENJOY your week.
Elizabeth
Silver's Reviews
My Book Beginnings