2/12: This page is in need of updating. I’ll…get on that. Soon. Ish.
“I read a book not to find its meaning, but to find my happiness.”
— Carson Cistulli
When visiting Tempting Persephone, you are likely to trip over:
Character chatter. Feel free to zone out, skim, or roll your eyes over the number of sentences/paragraphs I take up talking about character in my not-reviews.
What I like to call Soul-Satisfying Projects. Posts on creative pursuits, writing, that sort of thing.
Thoughtful posts on things I didn’t enjoy so much, incoherent posts on things I love. You’d think that might be the other way ’round.
Not-Reviews that ping-pong between just about every genre there is. I’ve often wondered if this blog should be more specialized, but no, that’s not how I read. I have favorites, of course, and you’ll find that my not-reviews tip towards fantasy and YA.
To be honest and respectful is what I strive for when it comes to the not-reviews. I will from time to time post negative not-reviews, but will likely note that it was my very subjective response to the book, or I will be respectfully critical and point out parts of the story or characters that didn’t work for me.
Infrequent posts on favorite t.v. shows and movies. There are certain shows I love beyond reason – Supernatural and White Collar – and others that I am faithful to – Friday Night Lights, Bones, Psych, Castle – and others still that I lament the loss of – The Middleman, Blood Ties – and I enjoy talking about them every now and again. I’m also a big movie fan in general and might mention a few over the course of a year.
And now, a bulleted list of things this blog might show an unyielding fondness for:
- Brother bonds. (The Winchester brothers, Lucivar and Daemon, Harry Dresden and Thomas, etc.)
- Strong bonds of any sort, actually.
- Lucivar! I mean, dangerous men. Of all kinds. They can be calculating, arrogant, aware of their strength, etc., but they are always, always fiercely protective and aware of the ones they care about. (Oh, and look at that! Here I am talking character again.)
- Authors I have serious crushes on: Neil Gaiman, Anne Bishop, Deanna Raybourn, and Laini Taylor. To name a few.
- Etsy. My name is Chelle and I’m an Etsyoholic.
- Richard Armitage.
Anyway, I hope you enjoy your time here, and thanks for stopping by!
| Author Interviews & Guest Posts | |
Hi,
I am a virtual book tour coordinator for Pump Up Your Book and was wondering if you ever participated in virtual book tours. I would love to add you to my list of tour hosts – you can pick and choose the books you are interested in. If this sounds like something you might enjoy, please let me know. Take care and happy reading!
Your blog is lovely. I have a book out July 7, 2011 and was wonderinf if you read adult historicals? I’d love to be interviewed by you!
I like the your phrase “Soul Satisfying Projects,”; that’s nice play on words.
My name is Joe Rinaldo, and I have published an ebook entitled, A Spy At Home. I would be most grateful if you would review it for your blog. I’ll provide a free copy for you to read in Word, pdf, or html format, whichever you prefer.
Garrison’s story begins when he retires from the CIA. In retirement Garrison shares the pain he inflicted on his family during his life abroad. Noah, Garrison’s adult son with Down syndrome, a form of mental retardation, doesn’t trust dad when he returns home. Experience has taught Noah that dad always leaves again. Over time they grow closer.
Louisa, Garrison’s wife, gradually accepts her husband back; however, accepting him as her husband and trusting him with her child present two separate obstacles.
Tragedy strikes, and Louisa dies. Garrison becomes solely responsible for Noah, who has developed Alzheimer’s, common in aging people with Down syndrome. This disease tears at Garrison’s heart. Noah ceases to be himself and relives a life his dad knew nothing about.
Thank you for considering A Spy At Home. If you are willing to review my book, please email me at rinald47@gmail.com. I look forward to hearing from you.
Joe Rinaldo