tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6665081061335208089.post6455390081559729722..comments2024-03-17T21:23:25.643-06:00Comments on TBQ'S Book Palace: Name Before the Masses Tour: Interview with Isabo Kelly!The_Book_Queenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08530088066451745366noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6665081061335208089.post-50799418716448136622012-03-05T19:48:32.590-07:002012-03-05T19:48:32.590-07:00LOL my auto correct strikes again. apologies above...LOL my auto correct strikes again. apologies above = anthologiesIsabo Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02935655734146280172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6665081061335208089.post-77392021806980847712012-03-05T19:46:46.087-07:002012-03-05T19:46:46.087-07:00Ah that's very interesting Catherine. I have w...Ah that's very interesting Catherine. I have wondered how much reviews come into play, and its particularly interesting that you use them for the library. very cool to know.Isabo Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02935655734146280172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6665081061335208089.post-2527867055252350172012-03-05T19:43:22.214-07:002012-03-05T19:43:22.214-07:00Ah, interesting. I'm looking forward to readin...Ah, interesting. I'm looking forward to reading your review! I'd better read the book first though LOLIsabo Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02935655734146280172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6665081061335208089.post-39252095849513239512012-03-05T19:42:01.183-07:002012-03-05T19:42:01.183-07:00TBQ...I'm glad to hear that you loved the book...TBQ...I'm glad to hear that you loved the book. I look forward to reading the review. <br /><br />Isabo...As a librarian, I depend heavily on reviews in standard, vetted review sources when I am selecting books for my library. I guess that has carried over to selecting things for my own reading. I look for reviews and word of mouth from people I trust.<br /><br />catherinelee100 at gmail dot comCatherine Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14998035693869891918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6665081061335208089.post-72615379802286427842012-03-05T19:39:27.303-07:002012-03-05T19:39:27.303-07:00Cool! I've done the same thing but I hear from...Cool! I've done the same thing but I hear from publishers that apologies aren't great sellers. Maybe not but they work for me for finding new authors! And I like short reads for when I'm too busy for a full novel. Yay for anthologies!Isabo Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02935655734146280172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6665081061335208089.post-75228280433341501472012-03-05T16:00:25.847-07:002012-03-05T16:00:25.847-07:00I know I've discovered new authors that way, I...I know I've discovered new authors that way, Isabo! I just finished "Kiss Me, I'm Irish", and while all three authors are big names in the business, I had never read any of their books. After the taste I had in that anthology though, I put all of them on my list! :)<br /><br />Enjoy,<br />TBQThe_Book_Queenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08530088066451745366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6665081061335208089.post-77887184022911453892012-03-05T15:54:35.328-07:002012-03-05T15:54:35.328-07:00I just read that one last month, actually, and my ...I just read that one last month, actually, and my review will be posting soon. I'll be honest---I wasn't thrilled with it at all, and it had nothing to do with the cover or title... <br /><br />Hope you have fun reading it though! :)<br /><br />Enjoy,<br />TBQThe_Book_Queenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08530088066451745366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6665081061335208089.post-34674273088255812622012-03-05T14:38:51.914-07:002012-03-05T14:38:51.914-07:00Oh another way I've discovered new to me autho...Oh another way I've discovered new to me authors is reading one of their stories in an anthology. Anyone else ever do that?Isabo Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02935655734146280172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6665081061335208089.post-56280574380596901392012-03-05T14:37:01.551-07:002012-03-05T14:37:01.551-07:00Tours are a great way to learn about new writers I...Tours are a great way to learn about new writers I'm finding. It's nice getting to know a prospective new to me author. Glad others like this method too!<br /><br />Very happy to hear my next book sounds good to you, MomJane! I'm a big sci fi and fantasy lover as well so it's exciting to meet others who love these genres.Isabo Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02935655734146280172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6665081061335208089.post-5461385236525554662012-03-05T14:30:31.781-07:002012-03-05T14:30:31.781-07:00Karen you are so disciplined! I'm impressed. I...Karen you are so disciplined! I'm impressed. I am a disaster for walking out with more than I meant to buy. LOL. This is why I have to be careful how after I go to a bookstore. <br /><br />For actor to play my characters: I am really really bad at this. They never look like other people in my head, just like themselves so I've always had a hard time casting my books. Hmmm... Yeah I have no idea at the moment. I'll go internet rolling and see if I find some likely candidates. :-)Isabo Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02935655734146280172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6665081061335208089.post-52674682735302577812012-03-05T14:24:16.814-07:002012-03-05T14:24:16.814-07:00Hi Robin! Word of Mouth seems to be a big one. I l...Hi Robin! Word of Mouth seems to be a big one. I listen to friends about books a lot.Isabo Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02935655734146280172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6665081061335208089.post-53483392624596845792012-03-05T13:59:23.820-07:002012-03-05T13:59:23.820-07:00Actually, I used to browse through Barnes and Nobl...Actually, I used to browse through Barnes and Noble and the library. Now I follow tours because I have discovered new writers and very delightful stories. I love the sound of the next one you are writing too. I love sci fi and fantasy.MomJanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887390809547017357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6665081061335208089.post-33045928954546340892012-03-05T13:02:30.673-07:002012-03-05T13:02:30.673-07:00Several factors come into play when I buy a book. ...Several factors come into play when I buy a book. First is author and genre. If it's a new-to-me author, then I rely on recs from fellow readers and friends then trusted blog reviews. I never go book shopping without a list of books to buy. And I don't buy anything not on that list. If I see a book not on the list that I think I would like, I make a note of it and research it at home. Who knows, if it sounds good in the store, I might already have it on my evergrowing TBR pile! <br /><br />Question for you: This story sounds like it would translate well to film. If your book were to be made into a movie, who do you see playing the major characters?<br /><br />kareninnc at gmail dot comKaren Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13732638672537005826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6665081061335208089.post-61382708971386803872012-03-05T12:57:03.699-07:002012-03-05T12:57:03.699-07:00Hey, Isabo!
How are you doing?
What makes me buy...Hey, Isabo!<br /><br />How are you doing?<br /><br />What makes me buy a book? <br />1. Author - If I've enjoyed the author and the subject before.<br />2.Subject and Genre.<br />3. Word of Mouth <br /><br />robincgreene @ Yahoo.comRobin Greenenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6665081061335208089.post-89092760994608599962012-03-05T12:07:49.049-07:002012-03-05T12:07:49.049-07:00Its called Assassin's in Love! I hope the auth...Its called Assassin's in Love! I hope the author does get mad at me but I really did hate the title and yet I bought the book! LOL Its by Kris DeLake which is the pseudonym for Kristine Kathryn Rusch and I love her. and the book is actually a sci-fi romance which is a genre I adore. I'm really looking forward to reading the book. Actually might have missed it though if not for title that made me cringe so I think she knew what she was doing with that title. :-)Isabo Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02935655734146280172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6665081061335208089.post-33068866403343084162012-03-05T08:46:39.225-07:002012-03-05T08:46:39.225-07:00I'm curious now--what book was this that you p...I'm curious now--what book was this that you picked up?! :) <br /><br />Enjoy,<br />TBQThe_Book_Queenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08530088066451745366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6665081061335208089.post-41301498460246834422012-03-05T08:45:56.256-07:002012-03-05T08:45:56.256-07:00Hi Scarlett Valentine,
Thanks for stoping by! :)
...Hi Scarlett Valentine,<br />Thanks for stoping by! :) <br /><br />YEAH--another Cover Lover! :D Covers grab my first, then titles (or authors, if it's one I know) and then I'll look at the blurb. At least when I'm looking online. In an actual store, I might look at the blurb second. <br /><br />Enjoy!<br />TBQThe_Book_Queenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08530088066451745366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6665081061335208089.post-68047886185459656752012-03-05T08:44:04.932-07:002012-03-05T08:44:04.932-07:00Hi marybelle,
Thanks for stopping by! I have to ...Hi marybelle, <br /><br />Thanks for stopping by! I have to agree with you, there are so many possibly great books out there that I probably have no yet discovered purely because I have yet to see them or hear about them. :) <br /><br />Enjoy,<br />TBQThe_Book_Queenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08530088066451745366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6665081061335208089.post-89942784331644941582012-03-05T08:38:51.556-07:002012-03-05T08:38:51.556-07:00Thanks for having me here today! I really enjoyed ...Thanks for having me here today! I really enjoyed doing this interview. <br /><br />Marybelle glad to hear blog tours help! :) I wondered if reviews helped. I do notice a book will get my attention from a review. Thanks!<br /><br />Scarlett, I think covers are is important too if only to tell me what genre I'm looking at when I investigate a book. Thanks!<br /><br />On this topic, I picked up a book recently because I thought the title was dumb, looked closer at the cover art and paused, read the blurb, looked at the author copywrite notice & realized the book was written by one of my favorite authors under a pseudonym and the genre was one I love! I didn't get that at first glance at the book, but the dumb title actually made me pick the book up investigate. so titles do matter for me! LOLIsabo Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02935655734146280172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6665081061335208089.post-40437911384507295132012-03-05T04:53:38.895-07:002012-03-05T04:53:38.895-07:00Covers are always a first draw for me, most especi...Covers are always a first draw for me, most especially if I'm considering a new author. The blurb should be interesting enough to make me want to read a chapter excerpt. This comes into play for me when I'm visiting publishing sites. Often, new to me authors come from word of mouth and VBTs like this one.<br /><br />I have to agree though, Thief's Desire was a great book!<br /><br />Good luck with Brightarrow Burning and your upcoming releases.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6665081061335208089.post-14249229340869323522012-03-05T04:10:38.641-07:002012-03-05T04:10:38.641-07:00Thank you for hosting Isabo today.Thank you for hosting Isabo today.Goddess Fish Promotionshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07952608939319684406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6665081061335208089.post-10534980866733502902012-03-05T01:32:00.214-07:002012-03-05T01:32:00.214-07:00A wonderful interview thank you. To buy a book I f...A wonderful interview thank you. To buy a book I first need to know it exists. Book blog tours are a great place to start. I look at genre, author, reviews. A well written blurb will convince me too.<br /><br />marypres(AT)gmail(DOT)comMary Prestonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02201076939557413255noreply@blogger.com