tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-961332566292942537.post8764992174114544888..comments2023-10-18T11:09:33.607-04:00Comments on Jo Michaels Blog: 12 Days of Review Requests - Day FourJo Michaelshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02005237887461809640noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-961332566292942537.post-80610781118920087102014-12-12T07:39:59.467-05:002014-12-12T07:39:59.467-05:00Comments for today are now closed. If you're l...Comments for today are now closed. If you're looking to pitch your book, please go to day 5 here: http://jomichaels.blogspot.com/2014/12/12-days-of-review-requests-day-five.htmlJo Michaelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02005237887461809640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-961332566292942537.post-86646456508666315482014-12-12T07:06:42.558-05:002014-12-12T07:06:42.558-05:00That's awesome, Tia! Thanks so much for stoppi...That's awesome, Tia! Thanks so much for stopping by and grabbing some new reads :) I'm excited to keep this going. I already have so many samples in my TBR list. Trying to cut further is gonna kill me. LOL!Jo Michaelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02005237887461809640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-961332566292942537.post-33304331958124307772014-12-11T23:51:47.102-05:002014-12-11T23:51:47.102-05:00I thought this was just another paranormal fantasy...I thought this was just another paranormal fantasy romance until I read today's pitch. Now I'm interested! A hamster? Nice! (I love hamsters).david.rose1958@gmail.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05223391476240605670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-961332566292942537.post-89279706377809077992014-12-11T18:50:11.290-05:002014-12-11T18:50:11.290-05:00I am loving the group of pitches this year. I'...I am loving the group of pitches this year. I've picked up so many books to read. Can't wait to see more!Tia Bachhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18336780518125138789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-961332566292942537.post-72839302979273446272014-12-11T14:13:24.823-05:002014-12-11T14:13:24.823-05:00It will change your life. :) Worth. Every. Penny.It will change your life. :) Worth. Every. Penny.Jo Michaelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02005237887461809640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-961332566292942537.post-3423731348509172002014-12-11T14:11:03.401-05:002014-12-11T14:11:03.401-05:00Thank you! I really appreciate it! I wish I could ...Thank you! I really appreciate it! I wish I could go to UtopYA! I've been wanting to for years but time off and money always get in the way. Maybe in 2016?Cheryl Mackeyhttp://www.writezalot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-961332566292942537.post-17811846686285291882014-12-11T13:59:02.070-05:002014-12-11T13:59:02.070-05:00Good. :) OMG you're coming to UtopYA! How amaz...Good. :) OMG you're coming to UtopYA! How amazing! I think there are only Friday only spaces available at this point (exhibitor space goes stupid fast). <br /><br />But, here's a link with the form: http://utopyacon.com/friday-only-exhibitor-space-now-available/<br /><br />Just in case you wanna try. If you don't get a table, you should still come as a guest! Earlybird prices are NOW.<br /><br />There are a few male authors on the list as exhibitors this year. UtopYA was created as a women's conference, that's why the question was asked.<br /><br />I have a YA urban fiction with a male lead that should be done this year.<br /><br />We're Indies. We can write what we want haha!Jo Michaelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02005237887461809640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-961332566292942537.post-82471175107073652852014-12-11T13:52:20.385-05:002014-12-11T13:52:20.385-05:00Lol. Oh, I don't. :) And I wasn't saying t...Lol. Oh, I don't. :) And I wasn't saying there aren't any male YA writers, and those guys are certainly at the top. I was thinking about it recently, though, because I am seriously considering going to UtopYA 2015 as an exhibitor. But I saw a question on the FAQ that said something like "Are men allowed to attend UtopYA?" And I was like what? Why is that even a question? Anyway, a lot of great, strong female characters in YA fiction. I'd like to see more male protags, which is what I've tried to do with my book. Not that I want to see less female characters, though. I love female protags, too. Buffy all the way! I'm planning a series with a female lead after this current series is done. Sorry this is so longwinded. Don't mean to derail. Lol. Cheryl, I'm going to download your sample when I get home tonight.S. Lee Benedicthttp://sleebenedict.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-961332566292942537.post-76954251823451969082014-12-11T13:48:26.757-05:002014-12-11T13:48:26.757-05:00I see what you did there, Miranda. Clever ;)I see what you did there, Miranda. Clever ;)Jo Michaelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02005237887461809640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-961332566292942537.post-74287316738089194162014-12-11T13:45:42.952-05:002014-12-11T13:45:42.952-05:00Lol! Lol! Bethany Lopez Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05578616299630860517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-961332566292942537.post-87094284637179623612014-12-11T13:44:22.462-05:002014-12-11T13:44:22.462-05:00Then you should check out The Heart Thief in the l...Then you should check out The Heart Thief in the list above :) Dude+YA! Young Adult has a strange reputation. Older people read it, yet it's geared toward younger folk. This is an ongoing topic of discussion amongst my peers. <br /><br />B. J. Sheldon wrote a rather interesting blog post on it recently. If you'd like to give it a read, here: https://bjsheldon.wordpress.com/2014/09/20/young-adult-books-and-the-not-so-young-adults-who-love-them/<br /><br />Enjoy :)Jo Michaelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02005237887461809640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-961332566292942537.post-1495647272692750982014-12-11T13:36:42.310-05:002014-12-11T13:36:42.310-05:00Thank you guys! YA gets so little credit sometimes...Thank you guys! YA gets so little credit sometimes! Paired with fantasy or science fiction, heck any genre, and magic happens! I would definitely love to read more from male authors too!!Cheryl Mackeyhttp://www.writezalot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-961332566292942537.post-27584287625363698772014-12-11T13:23:42.114-05:002014-12-11T13:23:42.114-05:00Ummmmm, I have two names for you, dude: Eoin Colfe...Ummmmm, I have two names for you, dude: Eoin Colfer and Rick Riordan. Both male, both YA authors, both wildly, insanely successful. Never think you're not just as amazing as everyone else because of your gender. :P Welcome back!Jo Michaelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02005237887461809640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-961332566292942537.post-91430814872945099342014-12-11T13:20:06.194-05:002014-12-11T13:20:06.194-05:00I'm a YA writer, too, but I do paranormal urba...I'm a YA writer, too, but I do paranormal urban fantasy. And I'm a dude, which seems kind of rare in the YA genre. Maybe it's just my perception. But I love sci-fi. Any kind of genre fiction, really. Gonna have to check this one out.S. Lee Benedicthttp://sleebenedict.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-961332566292942537.post-4992691343637193382014-12-11T13:05:20.481-05:002014-12-11T13:05:20.481-05:00LOL! Yucky. Hope you feel better soon, hon! You...LOL! Yucky. Hope you feel better soon, hon! You're welcome :)Jo Michaelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02005237887461809640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-961332566292942537.post-68009423080396709732014-12-11T13:04:44.445-05:002014-12-11T13:04:44.445-05:00I did have it. Found it! :) Knew I had that book. ...I did have it. Found it! :) Knew I had that book. When I went to Amazon, they were all like, you purchased this book on blah, blah, blah. I was like, BOOYAH! Thought my memory was slipping. Nope. All good. :DJo Michaelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02005237887461809640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-961332566292942537.post-26204681005402467052014-12-11T12:59:59.066-05:002014-12-11T12:59:59.066-05:00Yay, I love cookies! It's great I'm feelin...Yay, I love cookies! It's great I'm feeling better so I can eat them. I've been real sick! And thank you :) Enjoy!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15021248483734515789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-961332566292942537.post-30817249513204623822014-12-11T12:51:42.020-05:002014-12-11T12:51:42.020-05:00ALL GOOD! I'm laughing so hard right now. This...ALL GOOD! I'm laughing so hard right now. This books sounds ROCKIN'! Holy moly, Batman. Psyche wards? Yes. Loss of memory? Absolutely. I'm so excited to grab this sample :P Thank you for joining us on the Dark Side. Welcome home. :)Jo Michaelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02005237887461809640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-961332566292942537.post-32380886651022219172014-12-11T12:49:56.800-05:002014-12-11T12:49:56.800-05:00Yes, please! These kinds of books rock. YA is so a...Yes, please! These kinds of books rock. YA is so awesome. Thank you, Cheryl, for taking the time to pitch your book to us. Love stories with twins, too :) Welcome to the awesome!Jo Michaelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02005237887461809640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-961332566292942537.post-16661469093695720092014-12-11T12:47:49.674-05:002014-12-11T12:47:49.674-05:00It's noon and I've come up for air! :) Now...It's noon and I've come up for air! :) Now, your book may or may not be on the master list of "to buy" books for this event. You'll have to wait and see :P hehe Welcome back, Kate! Always a pleasure to see you.Jo Michaelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02005237887461809640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-961332566292942537.post-17314320463792704072014-12-11T11:55:52.959-05:002014-12-11T11:55:52.959-05:00Oh boy, my fingers are messed up today with the ty...Oh boy, my fingers are messed up today with the typos :D Sorry!<br />That's supposed to say "This story starts with" ... lolC.S. Janeyhttp://csjaney.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-961332566292942537.post-16473328135744124402014-12-11T11:52:14.885-05:002014-12-11T11:52:14.885-05:00Hey Jo! I've decided to play and this is a sto...Hey Jo! I've decided to play and this is a story from my alter ego, Violet Haze!<br /><br />Zee doesn't know who she is. Feeling safe inside a psych ward, she fantasies about one of her doctors sexy voice and nice hands while refusing to face the truth of how she ended up there. This story goes starts with a glimpse at what sent her there, to present day, and slowly reveals what sent her spiraling to the point she loses her memory.<br /><br />I can't really say more than that, because anything else will honestly ruin the surprises!!!<br /><br />Refuge<br />A contemporary coming of age novellaC.S. Janeyhttp://csjaney.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-961332566292942537.post-70669861070109538622014-12-11T11:11:39.011-05:002014-12-11T11:11:39.011-05:00I adore contemporary fairy tales! I see you have a...I adore contemporary fairy tales! I see you have an audiobook copy, nice!Rachel Barnardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03953219268087089312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-961332566292942537.post-41797280512251511112014-12-11T11:00:15.608-05:002014-12-11T11:00:15.608-05:00This sounds so interesting! Have to stick this on ...This sounds so interesting! Have to stick this on my TBR.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10465788067510966912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-961332566292942537.post-71178157195954032892014-12-11T10:03:59.443-05:002014-12-11T10:03:59.443-05:00Kristina, they are patiently waiting to tell their...Kristina, they are patiently waiting to tell their side. Jo, hate that it took so long, glad you were persistent! Let's hope you were destined to read it! LOLAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02945018461629853269noreply@blogger.com