About six years ago, I started my book blog Penelope's Romance Reviews. I was a super enthusiastic romance reader who loved to chat about books.
I still am a super enthusiastic reader who loves to chat about books.
Unfortunately, the other part of the book blogging community--the part that is essentially an industry-driven business--is not really my cuppa tea. And the associated ruckus and melodrama that's going on constantly--about plagiarism, badly behaving authors, reviewers, publishers, etc--is a huge downer.
And so I've decided to "officially" hang up my book blogger hat. I'll still be here as Penny Watson. But Penelope, the Book Blogger, is retiring to Florida, to live out the rest of her days in a retirement community with shuffleboard and cocktails by the pool.
HAPPY RETIREMENT!
Who wants some retirement cake? ME! ME! I WANT THE CAKE!
My reading goals have definitely taken a turn towards quirky, innovative, unique, creative. I'm tired of the bandwagon copycat books in romance. Now I'm reading humor, mystery, short stories, horror, and romance that is pushing the boundaries with a creative flair.
I read some great books over vacation, and will post some reviews when I get the chance.
Happy Spring Day To All!
Penny
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18 comments:
It is a tough job. Will work for books. Seriously, good luck in your "retirement." If you want to guest review, let me know.
Sorry to hear you're retiring from reviewing on PRR. We need thoughtful reviewers to help readers make good choices about how they spend their valuable reading time, and you'll be missed.
On the other hand, cocktails by the shuffleboard court certainly sounds appealing. Don't forget your sunscreen!
As long as you post about hot men in beards and cute dogs, it's all good! :P
Change is good! Time for new things.
Bummmmmer.
But I feel ya. I try to stay away from it all.
So glad you're not leaving. I love your personal notes anyway.
I'm with KB/KT. Hot men, good books and alcohol. That's all I really ask out of life in general.
As long as you're still around, chatting about books and stuff, that's cool. Reviews are good, but not the only thing.
You've had a great run!
Thanks, Steph.
Hi Darlene! I will continue to read and review, just no longer as a "book blogger" on the clock. Hee hee!
Hi KT! WEENIE DOGS 4-EVER!
Thank you, Julia. Change is good and necessary.
Hey Juju...I'm still here! Minus the industry-ruckus. :^)
Hey Geek! It's the triumvirate of life!
Thank you, Nicola. Being a "chatty reader" and a "book blogger" used to be the same thing, but not anymore. I'm just heading back to my reading roots!
Just continue writing please! Loved Lumberjack in Love. Loved Apples Should be Red even more.
Aloha from one of your fans :)
Hi Chele! Thanks for stopping by. Don't worry...I'm still writing! Next up is A TASTE OF HEAVEN about a reality TV cooking show.
I'm with Chele, as long as you keep writing, it's all good! I'll still be reading your blog, whatever format it's in. It's always fun to see what you are going to read next, photos of beardy guys, wiener dogs, etc.
Thanks, JenM! :^)
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