The Sunday Post is a weekly meme hosted by Kimba @ Caffeinated Book Reviewer ~ It’s a chance to share news ~ A post to recap the past week on my blog and share news about what’s coming up in the week ahead.
This past week on FYFA (and in my life):
- I kept going with my marathon training, including a 7-mile run, my longest yet. I’m getting back to my pre-COVID routine.
- I’ve been doing more writing on a new project! My agent is sending my last one out on submission very soon, so wish me luck!
- What I Read
- I somehow didn’t manage to read anything this week.
- I finished listening to Bravely by Maggie Stiefvater and then started listening to The Scorpio Races.
- What I Watched:
- We watched a bit more of season 5 of Angel.
- We watched more First Kill, but it’s kind of losing us. Danielle and I have discussed and we feel like we’re just not that invested in the romance. I know it’s supposed to be a Romeo and Juliet retelling, but the instalove has definitely gotten in the way.
- Danielle was in serious Heartstopper withdrawal, so we ended up watching Love, Simon and Love, Victor. Highly recommend Love, Victor – I mean, Danielle’s still sneaking in random rewatches of Heartstopper episodes, but we also happily binged several episodes of Victor in a row, and we’re now on season 2.
Here’s what you may have missed on the blog since my last Sunday Post:
Book Blogger Birthdays and Blogoversaries:
Here are the Genesis @ Whispering Chapters’ Birthdaybirthdays and blogoversaries for this week! I hope you’ll go wish these bloggers well on their special days! Make sure you check out the calendar to see what you might have just missed or what’s coming up. (If you want to be added to the calendar, it’s easy! Just fill out the birthday/blogoversary form.
- 7/13 – Genesis @ Whispering Chapters‘ Birthday
- 7/15 – Natalie @ Literary Rambles‘ Birthday
Book Haul:
None this week!
Great Discussions/Goings On Around the Blogosphere:
- Malka @ Paper Procrastinators shares her hilarious thoughts on the Top 5 Ways to Gain More Bookish Friends.
- Kit @ Metaphors and Moonlight has created the BOOK BLOGGING FIRSTS TAG
NEW Pre-order Campaigns
Head over to my Pre-Order Campaigns Page to see ALL of the pre-order deals, including pictures!!
Here’s a list of the pre-order campaigns I added to the list this week:
Pre-order FRIDAY I’M IN LOVE by Camryn Garrett OR request it from your local library to receive a postcard and a bookmark! Pre-orders from Books Are Magic will be signed. (INT) (Ends 2/1) CLICK FOR DETAILS
Pre-order THE BOOK OF GOTHEL by Mary McMyne to receive a signed bookplate, a bookmark, and a recipe card for a delicious food that’s used in a ritual in the novel. (Ends 7/25) CLICK FOR DETAILS
Pre-order DEFEND THE DAWN by Brigid Kemmerer to receive an exclusive enamel pin! (INT) (Ends 9/12) CLICK FOR DETAILS
Pre-order THE AMERICAN ROOMMATE EXPERIMENT by Elena Armas to receive exclusive content emailed directly to you. (US only) (Ends 9/2) CLICK FOR DETAILS
Pre-order CARRIE SOTO IS BACK by Taylor Jenkins Reid to receive an exclusive bonus scene! (US/CAN) (Ends 8/29) CLICK FOR DETAILS
Pre-order MY NAME IS A STORY by Ashanti, illustrated by Monica Mikai to receive an exclusive signed bookplate from Ashanti! (US only) (Ends 7/11) CLICK FOR DETAILS
Awesome Giveaways:
(Make sure you scroll to see them all!)
- Twitter Giveaways:
- @SarvenazTash is giving away a signed ARC of A WHOLE SONG AND DANCE! (ends 7/29)
- @edwardanddamon is giving away one of her most anticipated books for July! (ends 7/29)
- On my blog, you can enter the giveaway for the July Discussion Challenge Link-Up & Giveaway and the June Monthly Wrap-Up Round-Up & Giveaway. You can also enter to win THE LAST FALLEN MOON, THE ULTIMATE BOOK OF THE FUTURE, and THE NAME SHE GAVE ME!
- Head over to Literary Ramblings for a chance to win Dauntless
- Lots of blogs participating in the SPARKLE TIME GIVEAWAY HOP!
- Head over to KidLit411 for a chance to win Dauntless and Stolen City and The Clackity
- Head over to Shooting Stars Mag for a chance to win a signed copy of The Crabtree Monsters and a $50 Barnes & Noble gift card.
- Head over to YA & Kids’ Books Central for a chance to win THE EDGE OF SUMMER, ONYEKA AND THE ACADEMY OF THE SUN, ZYLA & KAI, SLIP and lots more!!
- Head over to Pausitive Vibe for a chance to win a Kawaii Crochet Garden Craft Book
- Head over to Kait Plus Books for a chance to win The Name She Gave Me, THE ROYAL TRIALS, NEXT DOOR TO HAPPY, and MORE!
- Head over to Bookhounds YA for a chance to win THE CURIOUS LEAGUE OF DETECTIVES AND THIEVES, THE STAR THAT ALWAYS STAYS, and more! (Check the sidebar)
- Head over to The Children’s Book Review for a chance to win The Storyteller’s Handbook, The Smile, and MORE!
- Head over to Lisa Loves Literature for a chance to win 3 books from Lisa’s ARC pile.
- Lots of blogs participating in the Summer 2022 Seasons of Books Giveaway Hop!
- Book Riot has lots of giveaways, including $100 TO BOOKSHOP.ORG!!
Lots of good stuff! Have any giveaways or great discussions happening on your site right now? Feel free to share them in the comments!
Wow! Best of luck with your submission. This is so exciting. I give you a lot of credit for such long runs in the summer. Are you getting out early? That’s the only tolerable time around here.
I loved Heartstopper! I want the second season right now. I’m glad Danielle loved it as much as I do. Have a great week!
I’m glad to hear you are getting back to your routine. I wish you the best of luck with your subnission.
Anne – Books of My Heart This is my Sunday Post
Good to hear you’re getting back into a routine! That’s always nice in some ways! Good luck with the submission. I really need to get back to polishing my manuscript up. Maybe try querying again or seeing if indie publishers take unsolicited manuscripts. I’m a bit terrified to try self-publishing since I lack serious tech skills on just about everything. Lol. So we shall see.
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Good luck with your submission! And your marathon-training of course.
Way to go on 7-mile run!! And best wishes on your writing! I’m excited for you
I can’t believe you ran seven miles. That’s impressive. Fingers crossed for you as you go on submisson.
Good luck with your submission! I still need to check out Heartstopper.
Glad to hear you’re back to running! My husband is convinced I have mild long COVID because my memory has actually gotten worse lately (if that’s even possible).
I haven’t watched much in a while since I just can’t seem to focus on shows/movies right now, but I’m glad you’re finding some good things! Good luck with the submission!
Wow! 7 miles is a lot! I hope the marathon training continues to go well! And best of luck with your story submission!
Thank you so much for mentioning my post! I’m so glad you found it entertaining!