Reviewer Phoebe Jordan Tells All

Terry Kate: I would like to welcome the fabulous reviewer Ms. Phoebe Jordan to the Backseat.  Phoebe tell us a little about your blog?
 
Phoebe: LOL, thanks Terry for having me on your blog. Talk About My Favorite Authors is my review blog that I started about a year ago when I first started getting into blogging. It started out as a group blog with several ladies I met on a romance author forum. That kind of failed big time since I was the only one who was posting reviews and these reviews were for books that I've read for pleasure. I review various genres of romance novels, erotic romance, m/m erotic romance, mystery/thriller, sci-fi/fantasy and young adult novels. I also interview authors and have authors guest blog as well on my review blog to spice things up.
 
TK: So you enjoy some of the hot stuff, what is the appeal?
 
Phoebe: Yes, I enjoy some of the hot stuff. I've only recently gotten into reading erotic romance and m/m erotic romance when I was asked to review Keta Diablo's Land of Falling Stars. Keta introduced me into the genre and has really broadened me to more erotic romance authors who I've come to really enjoy. The appeal for some of the hot stuff is that they are just like the romance novels we love to read, but it takes it up a notch on the hot steamy scenes between the hero and heroines that makes you want more. Also erotic romance and m/m erotic romance novels are just as fun to read the other romance genres though a lot of people think it's more smut than anything else which is funny because romance novels were thought of as smut books as well a long time ago before it sort of became main stream.
 
TK: Too true. What kind of feedback have you gotten from blog readers? Do they seem to like the new and spicy books you are reading?
 
Phoebe: I don't get that many comments on my blog but the ones that I have gotten have been pretty good since they say things like the books sound interesting, or I will have to check it out some time. So I'm thinking that my readers must be liking them a bit if they leave comments like that.
 
TK: One last question before you run off and be a busy reviewer. What is your favorite part of the process?
 
Phoebe: Well my favorite part of the process is reading the fabulous novels that I've had the pleasure of receiving to review. I love that I've been introduced to so many new different romance authors who have been in touch with me about reviewing their books. I also like the part where when I give a fabulous review for an authors book they send their thanks, but I always thank them back for writing such a wonderful novel.
It was wonderful chatting with you Terry!
 
TK: Phoebe - as always a pleasure. Make sure you visit Phoebe's blog - Talk About My Favorite Authors

All I Want and More - An Interview with Cecile

Now not to sure how it happened but one day I came across the most fabulous blog All I Want and More, and made the most fabulous friend.  The internet does make magic.

She sat down with me from about 1,500 miles away and did a little interview - See what goes on in the mind of a reviewer.

Welcome, welcome, welcome to the Backseat Cecile. I want to share with everyone about your terrific blog.
Dish out your dirty secrets!
All I Want And More: Oh I am loving this up... this is going to be good.
Okay, a little about my blog...
Well, My new name is Ms. Cecile Smutty Hussy... I am a hussy at heart. So, my blog is full of romance and smutty men that take my heart away!
TK: Where did the All I Want and More come from?
All: When I started blogging, I noticed that every one had this cute catchy titles. And the more I started thinking about what I wanted to call my little place... it hit me "all i want and more..." is what I want from my books.
And it stuck with me. The more I thought about a title, that one just stayed with me.
TK: So I hear you like the burn your tongue, salsa hot books, with less then ordinary heros?  What is the appeal?
All: OMG... My Sex On A Stick Men!!! They are something else. They are tortured beyond comprehension from the regular male. They are not too cocky, but very sure of themselves. They know what they want out and in a woman, but know how to be gentle enough about it. They live with all they have, they love with every fiber in them and they fight just as hard. They are convicted by their morals and values. Sometimes, they are a bit rough around the edges, but it takes a woman to make them melt. And they come in all shapes and sizes... And.... *cough cough* All sorts of bodies... Pure male, pure alpha, vampire, werewolf, shapeshifter... I love them all!
TK: Oh my, I think you are steaming up the back windows all on your own.
All: Lmao... Tell me about it, my doctor wants to put me on high blood pressure medicine and medication for hot flashes, lmao!
She just doesn't understand it is all about my men!
TK: So we all like to read about alpha males, write about alpha males, fantasize about alpha males, but very very few of us want to live with one.
All: LMAO... I just say, "Bring it on!" I live with one everyday... So, my fantasy man needs to be just as Alpha, just as Male and just as sexy!
TK: Are you married to a shapshifting Vampire or something?
All: Well, after this past weekend (daughter's costume party) I believe I live with a Vampire. He is always trying to bite me ~ so I think he is a vampire. And besides, he sees my lust after Edward... So, he knows he has competition. (**whisphers, just don't tell me him that, lol**)
TK: So I have heard it said you like a bit of man meat on the cover of you naughty novels, well all your novels really.
All: Oh my.. *Blushes* Yea, I am a cover hussy. I love to see a hot guy on the cover. I love the whole package picture, but I will take the face cut off (even though I am not a big fan of those... give me something...) And I am hearing that the back of these men is the new "in" thing. Just give me some skin. I am not excluding women either... Give me a cover with a hot guy... in a romantic post with a cute girl and yea, I will buy that one too... But I love my men!
TK: Well Cecile thank you for sharing your deep dark secrets here today!
All: You are more than welcome! I love being in the backseat *wink wink*!
TK: Naughty naughty blogger you!
I am scandalized!
All: Naughty is the new nice! LOL!!!