The blog had a little spring update with a new background and font. I changed some of the sidebar buttons, too, for a lighter feel.
I tell you how I ended up loving THE SERPENT KING, after a bumpy first 20%, and rated it 5 stars on Goodreads.
WEDNESDAY'S WEIRD WORD was...
WEDNESDAY
There is a fab GIVEAWAY on this reveal you won't want to miss: a Kindle Fire or $50 gift card, INTERNATIONAL!
THURSDAY
Cait at PAPER FURY gives us another post full of helpful blogging tips.
Tired of the sticky note curl-ups?
See the remedy: HERE.
There is a list of the models that won't automatically update and some helpful tips: HERE. Remember, if you have a Kindle that has not been connected to WiFi since the beginning of October get it charged and connected. A member of the COYER group said her older models took a long time to update once she initiated it, so don't leave it until the last minute. Updating via PC hook-up after the 22nd will be a pain.
UPTOWN FUNK
Just in case you have never seen this... and even if you have because I watch it every time someone shares it! It's that good.
TELL ME TUESDAY
BLOGGING EXTRAVAGANZA
Wednesday
Pitch a Book
BEYOND THE BOOKS
Things I miss about being a kid.
BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE FOR WRITERS
I didn't quite finish last week, so if I don't post it on Monday it will go up on Saturday.
LL&A's MARCH TAG
The questions haven't been posted yet, so I have no idea what day I will be posting.
I realize that my comment boxes have shrunken in size. I have been waiting for Blogger to get back to me for a while. Has anyone ever had Blogger tech support get back to them? I also tried a "gHelp" hashtag I found on Twitter, and even though they had been actively answering questions yesterday they stopped when it came to mine. The story of my life. Ha ha. Anyway, I wanted to let you know that I am trying to get it fixed.
Have a stellar week!
Funny how some books can start of shaky but end up becoming favorites, and others start off great but then seem to lack something. Hope you will have a great next week.
ReplyDeleteThanks, I have had too many start off wonderful and end up meh lately, so having TSK turn around was gratifying. :)
DeleteHey I like the new look! And such a great video- they don't do it like that anymore. So much class... I've never had to deal with blogger support (knock on wood) so I don't know, but I hope they can help. It's always something, right??
ReplyDeleteHope you're having a good and relaxing weekend!
They did get to me this morning, in a round about way. They asked me where I contacted Blogger, even though I had said it was via "report an issue". They asked for my blog link, so we shall see. Heh heh.
DeleteI love those Uptown Funk videos - so clever and such a lovely reminder of so many movies!!!
ReplyDeleteThe Sunday Post is the only book blogging linkup I participate in and when I see your posts I'm reminded of how many other options are out there. I really must investigate further!
Yes! The link up features really help with viewer traffic. Plus I have found some regular visitors through link-ups. Some have even turned into buddies. :)
DeleteI love the new background! I hadn't noticed before but I like the Sunday Post image A LOT too. I pretty much love all your graphics. oh yeah getting tech support can be such a pain sometimes. your comments space looks good to me but Good luck with that!
ReplyDeleteI am really bad about keeping my blog theme the same, but I am really proud of myself that I have kept my same masthead for a long time now! :)
DeleteLOL, on the story of your life. It happens to all of us. I will check out the links you shared. I love the Spring update, it is fun to tweak and change things up :) Have a deliriously happy week!
ReplyDeleteThey got to me this morning, but it smacked of a "run around", he he. I gave him the blog link, so fingers crossed. :)
DeleteI love the new look! The background is neat & simple and I likey!
ReplyDeleteI'm not sure if I've even contacted Blogger support but I do hope they'll get back to you!
What they have commented feels like a run around starting, but I hope I am wrong. The guy also said the "report an issue" link is not where you report problems, ha ha. What?! I wonder where we are supposed to report our issues then? It makes no sense. XD
DeleteI didn't notice the comment box looking any different to normal on my computer/internet??? That probably doesn't help though. Bleh, to blogger's help service. It's basically non-existent! D: And I like the new springy look!! YAY THAT YOU GET SPRING! *sobs that I get winter*
ReplyDeleteAnd omg thank you for sharing my post. <3
I'm so so excited to read The Serpent King! I have SO MANY BOOKS TO READ THO. Agh. I don't know when I'll get to it.
I have managed to keep my July and August pretty ARC free (so far), so I am hoping to get to a bunch of books I have been wanting to read for me. I hope you can do it too. Fingers crossed. :)
DeleteI'm really liking your new look. So inviting and easy on the eyes. I keep thinking to change mine but I know just enough to mess it up. LOL Besides, it's really me:) Thanks for sharing about the updates. Mine are newer kindles and any updates are automatically done. Have a wonderful week and happy reading:)
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Thanks! I think I updated my old little grey Kindle; maybe? Ha ha. I restarted it and it took a little while, but not a much as the giurl on the COYER group said, so I am not sure. Lol. I am happy my two new ones did it automatically. :)
DeleteThankfully, I've not had a reason to contact support and I hope it stays that way. Thanks for the Kindle update news. I will check mine to make sure they are updated. Have a great week.
ReplyDeleteThey gave me a link to a community help forum, so I hope someone will be able to help me. :)
DeleteLove the spring update to the blog! Looks lovely!
ReplyDeleteAnd new Intisar Khanani - so exciting :) Looking forward to your posts this week. Have an awesome one!
Thanks! I am looking forward to everyone's extravaganza posts. :)
DeleteGood luck with the Blogger support (I generally just google until something pops up that mimics my issue). Maybe it's just a thing with my computer and Chrome? O_o
ReplyDeleteI love the Uptown Funk mash-up- I spent many a sick day watching Shirley Temple's movies when I was a kid, so it brings back fond memories. I've always wanted to tap-dance like the old movie stars could.
I like the new look- it reminds me spring is coming!
~Litha Nelle
I was a huge Shirley Temple fan! I watched them with my grandmother on television many Saurdays and Sundays. I wanted to tap dance too, but my mother wanted me to play the piano, so she won on the lessons. Ha! :)
DeleteLove the new look!
ReplyDeleteYes I tried to contact Blogger support early last year when they disabled my blog due to it being inappropriate or something, which of course is crap but trying to get it reinstated was a nightmare, I very nearly migrated to WordPress, the horror!
Oh my gawd! What a nightmare! I remember when they said they were going disable blogs with "mature" content. They finally stopped after they realized it was going to be too difficult to determine what "mature" content meant. :)
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