Major Changes

It's the start of a new year, and this blog is going through some major changes to make it more active. It's always been my hope that this blog will be a place to spark discussion about the books reviewed, never mind spoilers.

1. Reviews
Now that I'm finally out of poly, the frequency of reviews can increase. I haven't felt comfortable blogging for the past few months because I've felt the pressure to keep the reviews unspoilerish. You know that feeling where you blog about this book, and you're talking about it but not really saying anything? I really can't do that, but I've been doing that. And it irritates me. It irritates me that I can't talk about a book fully, especially if it's out. But. I do understand that not everyone can get the books the moment it's out. And leaving major plot points are still pretty taboo. So I'll keep them to a minimum. Nevertheless, you heard it here first: the reviews are going to be long and full of spoilers, some in the form of direct quotes. That's your spoiler warning. Let's dissect that book like we're in literature class.
2. Reviews II
Leave the link of your review of the same book in the comments, and I'll place it below the review.
3. Comment contest
Here's where I need your help. I gotta give you guys some incentive to comment more. The deal:
• You comment on any post. Point out what you agree and don't agree. Your favourite parts. The books that are similar to to that which was reviewed. Recommendations. Your predictions for the next book. Anything that will spark a constructive discussion.
• I get an email saying that you commented.
• Here's the important part: At the end of every month, I will pick TWO
winners to win a selection of at least 5 pieces from my SWAG Cupboard, pictures below.




 
• One winner will be from US/CANADA/UK.
• One winner will be international, which here means outside of the aforementioned regions.
  
• But how will I know who is from where? On your first comment here every month, state where you stay. This is just in case your Blogger profile does not have that information. Example: "I really liked this book! I thought the characters were ______. US/CAN/UK/AUS/IND"
• Winners will be announced on the sidebar/ a sticky post above the sidebar and usual posts.
• The winners are emailed.
• You have three days to reply to my email with a mailing address. It must be in the region which you said you were from. If not, another winner will be drawn.
• I will ship those SWAG packs out, where they will hopefully get to you before either of us get too old.
4. Upcoming Releases, YA and MG authors
Authors! I need your help in completing these two lists. If you are not on either list, or you have an upcoming book, don't hesitate to email me or leave a comment here with those details. A plus: you get entered into the comment contest if you do the latter!
5. Affiliates
If you want to promote your blog on my blog, feel free to email me with your blog button and blog link. Or tweet me. Or leave a comment (and get entered into the contest!) I'll post them both on the sidebar.