November Ink Readers

Hello Ink Readers,

It seems like things are off to a slow start, and that's partly my fault. Since I've had two family members in and out of the hospital lately, I've not been online much, and I've fallen behind on many things, including helping to promote Ink Readers.

So my thought for this month's "theme" is not a question so much as it is an Ice-Breaker for all of us.

I'm going to randomly pair everyone up with another member and that is who you will write to (for this month, at least).

Now, you may still write to whoever you wish, as many (or as few) letters as you wish. But I thought this would be a fun way to get things started. I don't know about you, but I've yet to send or receive any letters!

I'll split up the list of current members in half, put both "halves" into the list randomizer and pair you up that way. I'll send emails to each member, letting them know who they are with, so watch your inbox!


New Members:

Once you have signed up (using this link), I will then pair you up and let you know via email.

Now that you have your pen-pal partner,

 

what should you write about?

 

 

Well, here are a few ideas.

Please note, you do not have to use these, but perhaps they'll help to get things going! :)

• Tell your pen-pal a little bit about yourself
• Share your favorite book--or ask for theirs!
• Share your favorite genre; your least favorite
• Share a recent book that you feel everyone should read--and why!
• Share you dream house/library (come one, all readers have one, right?)
• Share with your pen-pal the book(s) that made you the reader you are today!

Or, if you wish, you can always write about last month's theme, which, as I gather, only a few participated in. (Though I'm not one to complain...I didn't either--yikes!).

Hot Chocolate, a favorite
re-read and a comfy spot--I'm set! :)

 

Emily, an Ink Reader, gave me a great idea for next month, and I'll give you a hint..it will involve local post cards OR holiday cards. So if you wish to participate, start thinking of what you would like to send now!

I'm still planning future themes/question, so if you have any ideas, please share them in the comments below OR email me!

And if you're not happy with being paired up like this, then please let me know! If you don't tell me what you like, or don't like, about the program, how can I change it? ;)

Here are all the links you will need:

• Find out all you need to know about joining Ink Readers!
• Sign up for Ink Readers!
• See Who Else is an Ink Reader!
• Join the GoodReads 'Ink Reader' group!
• When talking about the group on Twitter, please use the hashtag #InkReaders so that we may all follow along (let us know when you send/receive a letter, etc)

Enjoy!   





Until Next Time,


 



*TBQ's Book Palace is a member of both the Amazon and Barnes and Nobles affiliates program. By using the links provided to buy products from either website, I receive a very small percentage of the order. To read my full disclosure on the matter, please see this post!

October Ink Readers

Hello Ink Readers,

I'm so sorry for the delay--I meant to have this post up the first day of October, but..well, things just didn't work out that way. I spent most of Oct 1 in the ER with my grandfather, and the next day worrying about him (as they had transferred him to a bigger hospital 60 miles from where I live). I'm still awaiting more news on him, so forgive me if I'm not around much for the next week or so.


Starting this month, I thought we'd try something new with Ink Readers--a theme, where you will write your letter(s) to a fellow Ink Reader while answering the month's question. You may, of course, still write whatever else you wish, but this just gets the ball started, sorta speak. :)



So, on to October's "discussion" question!

Hot Chocolate, a favorite
re-read and a comfy spot--I'm set! :)

"Fall is here--cool days, cold nights, leaves

 

changing...Seems like the perfect excuse to

 

curl up with a good book, right? Instead of

 

your favorite comfort foods, tell your fellow

 

Ink Readers what you favorite comfort read

 

is and why. If you had no obligations

 

tomorrow, and could simply sit in your

 

favorite spot with a book, a mug of some

 

delicious drink, and a nice fire to keep you

 

warm, what book would you choose?"

Grab a partner and start your

 

 October letters!

I'm still planning next month's theme/question, so if you have any ideas, please share them in the comments below OR email me!

Here are all the links you will need:

• Find out all you need to know about joining Ink Readers!
• Sign up for Ink Readers!
• See Who Else is an Ink Reader!
• Join the GoodReads 'Ink Reader' group!
• When talking about the group on Twitter, please use the hashtag #InkReaders so that we may all follow along (let us know when you send/receive a letter, etc)

Enjoy!   





Until Next Time,


 



*TBQ's Book Palace is a member of both the Amazon and Barnes and Nobles affiliates program. By using the links provided to buy products from either website, I receive a very small percentage of the order. To read my full disclosure on the matter, please see this post!

Welcome to Ink Readers!

Currently on hiatus. I'm not sure when I'll have the time to return to this project. 

Greetings, Dear Readers!


I've been talking about it for quiet some time, but finally it is here!

Welcome to Ink Readers, a pen-pal program for book lovers!

Here you will find all the information you need to join the group. If, however, you still have any questions, please contact me! :)

Basics:



What is Ink Readers?

Ink readers is a program for book lovers which allows you to connect with and share bookish things with other readers! But instead of doing so through the many social media ways that we have available, we shall instead be taking a page from the past---letters!

How do I join Ink Readers?

At the end of this post you will find the links and instructions. Patience! :)

Why join Ink Readers?

In this age of technology, no one writes letters anymore---most children, in fact, never even learn how to properly write one! And I think that is a shame because writing a letter is so much more personal and interactive than any text, Tweet, "like", comment or email ever dreamed of!

I think it is time to take back the hand-written letter, and what better way than by writing to fellow readers, people who know what it's like to fall in love with a book, people who have similar taste in books as you do. Something that many of us, including myself, may not have access to locally.

How to Join Ink Readers



So you are interested in joining, hm? Great--welcome aboard, I hope you enjoy this new program!

There are no real "requirements" to join. I do ask that you are over 18 (for legal protection); that you enjoy reading and talking about books; and most importantly that you have fun! I don't want this to become something you dread or wish to stop, but if you do, I understand!

Below you will find the links for joining. One will take you to the page to sign up, the other is the page where you can see who else is participating.

Since I know I don't want my mailing address online, yours won't be either. Instead, you will only enter your name, email, blog (if applicable), country, as well as the genres you read.

If someone wishes to correspond with you, they must email you first. If you wish to write to them, you may then give them your full information that way. If you feel like the person asking for your address is a bit..shady, you have the right to say "No" and end it there. I hope that it doesn't happen, of course.

Easy, right?

One more thing--genres. I know everyone reads different books, which is great! But, unless your pen-pal has said it is okay, let's stick to the genres you have in common. I only mention this because, for example, not everyone loves erotica, and I am sure there are some YA readers who do not want to hear about the latest kink you read. Which is fine, as we all have the right to say what we are comfortable (and uncomfortable) with reading.

So please check all the genres that you would like to talk about, and go fourth and begin your pen-pal journey!

You may write to as many readers as you want, as often as you want, there is no limits or minimums. Find a new friend or develope a deeper friendship with someone you already know, all through the love of reading!

I will leave the program open to everyone--but know that if you wish to correspond with someone half-way around the world, postage may be high! I've not looked into it myself, though, so check first to avoid any surprises at the post office! :)

• Sign Up for Ink Readers! 
• See Who Else is an Ink Reader!

• Join the GoodReads "Ink Readers" group! 
• Use the hashtag #InkReaders when talking about the group on Twitter (ie, when you send/receive a letter)

Graphic:

At the beginning of the post is the official Ink Readers graphic. It is meant for me to use while promoting the program.

However, if you want to show off your Ink Reader status, below I'm including the code for you to grab your own "I am an Ink Reader" button. You can put this on your sidebar, Facebook, Twitter--it doesn't matter. Please make sure that anytime you use the button that you link back to the Ink Readers main page. Thank you in advance!

NOTE: I am not responsible for anything written or sent within this program. All I can do is provide a place for readers to meet other readers. If you choose to do the program, know that any correspondence is between you and your penpal(s). I am not to be blamed for someone suddenly stalking you--you gave your address to the person willingly, I did not. I hope that nothing like this ever happens, but I have to be honest upfront to protect myself.

Also, postage, shipping, etc, is your responsibility. This is, of course, a free program to join, but sending letters do cost money, though, thankfully, not too much.

Have fun, I hope you meet new readers and share the love of reading with others!

Questions, comments, concerns? Please contact me directly!

Thanks!
Danielle (TBQ)


*Graphics made by JennJ from Sapphire Designs. LOVE them, thanks again Jenn!

Enjoy!



Until Next Time,

*TBQ's Book Palace is a member of both the Amazon and Barnes and Nobles affiliates program. By using the links provided to buy products from either website, I receive a very small percentage of the order. To read my full disclosure on the matter, please see this post!