Apr 17, 2014

Feature and Follow Friday ~ WE ARE THE FEATURE!!

THE SARCASTIC PALMTREE IS A 
FEATURE THIS WEEK!


Welcome to Feature Follow Friday!  This post is hosted by Parajunkee and Alison Can Read.  This feature is here for everyone to be able to get their blog some attention and get more followers as well as give my readers a little more fun at looking what I do for the weekly topic. 

Since we are the feature this week, here is our feature interview:

When did you start blogging?
I started blogging with my son almost a year ago.  We started in July of 2013!

What is your favorite part of book blogging?
My favorite part of book blogging is sharing something I love with other people.  I was quite vocal in promoting the books and authors I loved on social media.  Becoming a blogger was an excellent fit for me to do that and get the word out about the books I love on a bigger scale.

What type of books do you mainly blog about?
I mainly blog about any type of YA, Fantasy, Contemporary, Sci-fi, Dystopian you name it.  Occasionally I have a little bit of New Adult as well. 

What is your favorite book(s)?
I owe a lot to the Twilight series because it is the one that turned me into a reader.  When I think of my current favorites, the first one to come to mind was my favorite read of last year, “Chasing Forever Down” by Nikki Godwin.  I wonder if I ever would have found that book without being on a book tour for Nikki so I owe that fantastic discovery to my blogging.  Other favorites would include Tiger’s Curse by Colleen Houck, Fablehaven by Brandon Mull, and anything by Richard Paul Evans or Katie McGarry.

What has been the best thing that has happened to you because of book blogging?
The absolute best thing was the one that was least expected and that was the relationships I have because of blogging.  I assumed that the blogging community would have been a lot more competitive. Instead, I have found helpful, enthusiastic book lovers and authors that I have made lifelong friendships with and I look forward to making more blogger friends in the future.  

This week's Topic:
Spring Break. Where would be your favorite destination spot if you could join the Spring Break festivities?


Need I say more?
What a huge surprise that I want to hang out on a beach! 


I am so excited that I got to be featured this week!  Thank you to Alison Can Read and Parajunkee for hosting this fabulous feature each week as a way to get to know other bloggers better!  


Make sure you leave me your links so I can visit you today to see where you're spring breakin' and also so I can give you a follow back!





43 comments:

  1. Congrats on being featured this week! I love that Twilight made you a reader - it made me a different kind of reader by allowing me to break into genres outside of literary fiction. :) Happy Friday!!

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    1. Thanks so much! I'm so excited to be the feature this week! I always like to hear about others that appreciate Twilight for getting people to read in one way or another. I am doing a re-read this month. It has been super fun! Thanks for stopping by!

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  2. Congrats on your feature!! The beach is where I'd love to hang out, too, especially after it snowed again here on Tuesday! New follower by Bloglovin' and email. :)
    My FF @ Donnie Darko Girl

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    1. Snow in April! No thank you! I would love to take all the bloggers to the beach with me. That's what we need is a blogger retreat! lol Thanks so much for the follow! I will come to visit you and follow as well! I love to see everyone's answers! Have a great weekend!

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  3. I love that picture. I wouldn't mind a trip to a relaxing beach like that one! Congrats on the feature. Followed via Google+ & Bloglovin.
    My FF

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    1. I love beaches! I wish I could go there every spring break but usually have to wait for summer to roll around. Thanks so much for stopping by and for the follow. Have a great weekend!

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  4. Congrats on being featured this week! I'm a redhead who burns horribly, so I tend to not be so favorable to sunny climes, but that beach certainly does look peaceful.

    You can find my FF post HERE.

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    1. I burn as well and have to be careful but I'm content sitting in the shade and watching and listening to the water while reading. That's all I need to be happy on vacation! Thanks for stopping by today! Have a great weekend!

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  5. Just wanted to say Happy Friday and congrats on being the feature!! old follower
    <3
    Brittany @ Please feed the Bookworm

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    1. Thank you Brittany! I love that your name is spelled the same as my sister Brittany. I don't think it is as common. :) have a great weekend!

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    1. Not really can you? It's lovely to look at and enjoy in pictures as well. Thanks for stopping by!

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  7. If that's the beach you're heading for, I'm not surprised. That is so pretty.

    New Bloglovin and G+ follower

    My FF @ Marilyn's Mystery Blog

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    1. Ha! I wish that is where I was heading! One of these days. I do go to the beach in the summer however. :) Thanks for stopping by and for the follow! Happy Friday!

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  8. Congrats on being featured! And yeah, that picture is self-explanatory :)

    Old Follower
    My FF .
    Zareena @ Books and Books

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    1. Thanks Zareena! I'm glad you stopped by! I will come visit you and see where your destination is this week! Happy Friday!

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  9. Congrats on being featured!

    The beach sounds great! I love to go to the beach. =)

    New bloglovin follower!

    my FF!

    ~Stephanie @ Bookfever

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    1. Thanks for the follow! I love the beach. Always happy to be there! I appreciate you stopping by. Have a great weekend!

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  10. Beautiful beach! Congratulations on being featured :)

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    1. Thank you! I wish we could all go to the beach together! Wouldn't that be fun? Have a great weekend!

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  11. Congrats on being one of the featured bloggers! I love the beach picture. If you look real close I'm pretty sure you can see me lounging there!
    Old follower :)
    Here is our FF!

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    1. I think I'm lounging right next to you....I'm pretty sure we are reading in the sunshine! :) Thanks for stopping by today! Have a great weekend!

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  12. Congrats on being featured! I can only agree - the most surprising thing for me as a new blogger was how many friends I made and how helpful everyone is instead of everyone being competitive. The Beach seems to be the preferred destination today, I wonder why :)
    New bloglovin and Google+ follower.
    My FF post is here

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    1. Thank you Peggy! I love how many people I have met with the blog. It is so super fun! Thanks so much for following! I will be visiting you back! Have a great weekend!

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  13. WoooooHOOOOOO!!!! Featured Blogger! HELLZ YEA!!! So happy for you :)
    I'm glad I got to learn at little bit more about you too. Great pick of Spring Destination too. I'll be hanging out at the beach, most definitely, this spring break. (that's if it warms up) The beach's are only 30 mins away from us :)
    KISSES!! HAPPY FRIDAY! xoxoxo ♥
    Michelle @ Book Hangover Blabs Books

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    1. Thanks Michelle! I am pretty excited to be featured! I wish the beach wasn't 4 hours away I would be there all the time! Thanks for stopping by as usual and I will for sure be hopping over and see where your destination is! <3 Have a great weekend!

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  14. Congrats on your feature! The beach is the perfect spring break destination. I miss living somewhere where there are beaches!
    Old Follower.
    Cassi @ My Thoughts Literally

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    1. I wish the beach was closer. 4 hours for me but I guess that's better than some. :) Thanks for stopping by today! Have a great weekend!

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  15. I love the picture, and congrats on the feature! Old follower and have a great weekend =)
    My FF
    Alma @ Journey Through Fiction

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    1. Thanks for stopping by Alma! I hope you have a great weekend! :)

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  16. Congrats on the feature! That's cool that you and your son both do it. :) I also love the picture, the beach sounds pretty awesome right about now!

    Happy Friday.

    My F&F
    Whitney@Shooting Stars Reviews

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    1. I do it more than he does since he's in school but he pops up from time to time as well as my other kids. :) Beaches are always appealing but after the winter everyone just had I think it sounds even better! Thanks for stopping by today Whitney! I hope you have a great weekend.

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  17. Following back Google+
    I wasn't much of a beach person but I like them now. Though I rather go early morning and late afternoon. I can't do the whole just sit in the sun and bake thing.
    Worth Reading It?

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    1. I hear you there! My favorite beach time is in the evening when it cools down and you can just relax without being too hot. Thanks for following back! Have a great week!

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  18. Congrats on being featured this week, Kristalyn :) Twilight brought me back to my love of all things literary, too, and I just needed to find more people to chat about books with - a while after, my very own blog was born as well.

    Lexxie @ (un)Conventional Bookviews

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    1. Thanks so much Lexxie! I love hearing from you and all of your comments. I am rereading the Twilight series right now and it is still really good but there isn't anything quite like the first time! :) Thanks for stopping by. Have a great week!

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  19. Congrats on being a feature this week! I love your blog layout. I followed via Bloglovin :]

    Tiffany
    My FF

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    1. Thanks you Tiffany! I appreciate you stopping by and for the follow! I went by your blog as well and now follow back with bloglovin! Have a great week!

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  20. You really don't need to say anything with that picture. I would love to go somewhere like that someday! :)

    Congrats on being featured my dear and have a great weekend! :) xx

    Alex @ The Shelf Diaries

    old follower! :3 xx

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    1. Thanks for stopping by Alex! It's always so nice to hear from you! :D Have a great week!

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  21. Hello! New follower here :) I enjoyed reading your interview...Twilight also brought me out of a long reading drought. & My dream spring break destination would also be a beach just like THAT! ugh I wish!
    my #FF page

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    1. I wish as well. It would be fantastic, At least we will be at the beach in the summer this year. Thanks for the follow Regan! I will be visiting you back as well! Have a fantastic week!

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  22. That beach looks soooo warm and inviting right now, lol. Congrats on being featured!

    Old follower. :)

    ~Pam @ Moonlight Reader

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