One of our reviewers interview Jasmyn

We have just a few interviews left. This one is from Jasmyn. She has been with us for a few months and is new to romance. *sonrt* She might be new to romance but she's been really going at reading them since she came on board the pack. LOL.

Now.... Let me see I believe Emi is up next... Yes, she will be on the next few days. Then we have Artemis. Oh where, oh where art thou Artemis? I hear crickets.... Don't you hear crickets? Oh yeah, those are definitely crickets I hear. I might have to bring out the whip before we see her interview. LOL.

Anyhow, everyone please welcome Jasmyn!

First off please tell the readers a bit about yourself.

I am a 33 year old mother of 2 (9yr old daughter and 1 yr old son).  My 9yr old daughter is big into ballet and we participate in a fairly large production of the NutCracker every year.  We are currently eagerly anticipating the announcement of who got what parts.  I work full time in accounting at a community college so reading is my creative escape from life.  I am a lover of cats – or anything else that purrs and snuggles on a cold night. 

Besides reading what do you like to do in your spare time?

When not working, hanging out with the family, or reading you can find me in front of a computer playing MMORPGs (massively multi-player online roleplaying games for the non-nerds among us) or trying my hand at a new cross stitch pattern.  I probably have dozens that I’m within a few days of finishing and never quite do those last little bits.

Interview with one of our reviewers Twigs

We continue on with our reviewer Twigs. I have been goodreads friends with Twigs for a while now and really happy to have her here reviewing. 

First off please tell the readers a bit about yourself, please.

I am a 27 year old single mother of 2 wonderful children. I also work full time for a mortgage company.  Reading is my break from reality, and my vacation from everyday life.

Besides reading what do you like to do in your spare time?

I don’t have much free time left in a day, so when not reading I am spending time with my kids.

What the hardest thing to do when it comes to reviewing a book?

Making sense of the jumbled thoughts in my head.  I try to keep it short and without giving too much away.

What is the biggest thing you look for when you review a book?

Is it a page turner or is it easy for me to put down. Did I feel like I was there? Do I feel like I knew the characters personally? Did the book make me feel?

What are some of your favorite authors?

I started my first adult chapter book when I was 10 years old. It was John Grisham’s The Client. He has always been my most favorite author. I also love Jeaniene Frost, J.R. Ward, Gena Showalter, Christina Dodd, Larissa Ione, and Eve Langlais.  In no certain order.

Questions from Bitten’s Facebook users

Venus Batista- I would ask with so many titles available to them, what is the determining factor in choosing which to read next? :) Always my problem

Oh boy, mine too. I’m not really sure I have a method of choosing each time I pick up a new book. Sometimes I just grab one and start reading. But when I am truly stuck I look at a few things first. Should I read a new author or a familiar one?  Continue a series or start a new one? Also I must look at reviews. Must.

Debra Smith- What things separate your favorite authors from the ones that are just "okay"?

My biggest determining factor is if the author made me feel like a part of the world they had built. Did I feel for the characters? Did he/she make me emotional over what happens?

Dominique Eastwick -When you review what constituted a 5, 4, 3, etc. in your eyes.

 A 5 star rating for me would be a book that has completely captured me. I would read again and count down the days until the next book came out. A 4 star would be something that I would read again but it just didn’t leave me feeling like I was in the world as much. 3 stars is my iffy factor. I might read it again but most likely not. I just didn’t feel the characters as much as I was hoping to. 2 and a 1 star rating are the ones that I would definitely not read again.

J.v. Altharas- What's your length preference? (giggity) How short is too short, how long is too long?

I usually don’t just a book by its length. There are times when I enjoy the shorts. Most are fast paced and don’t waste time on the denials most of the longer books do. As long as a book can keep my attention and keep me turning the pages I don’t think there is a too long. 

Interview with one of our reviewers Carridwen

Our next reviewer interview is with Cerridwen. She has been reviewing for about a month now and is really going at it.We meet in person a couple of years back at a local book signing and had became friends on goodreads. Books signings are a wonderful place to make new reading buddies.

 First off please tell the readers a bit about yourself, please.

I am a 33 year mother of 2 teenagers and a preschool teacher with low income children. I have been married to my high school sweetheart for 17 years.

Besides reading what do you like to do in your spare time? 

Hike, gardening, bow hunt, geocaching

What the hardest thing to do when it comes to reviewing a book?

 I don’t like to say when I find a book bad. I know that maybe I just didn’t’ like it and someone where will, but that’s part of it.

What is the biggest thing you look for when you review a book?

 If it can “send me away” If I can fall into the book and not hear what’s going on around me due to the story, it’s a hit with me.

What are some of your favorite authors?

They are not all PNR authors: Sherrilyn Kenyon,  Gillian Flynn, Charlane Harris, George RR Martin, J.T. Ellison,  Anne Rice, Allana Knight, Karen Marie Moning, Deanna Raybourn, Diana Gabaldon