Comments on Melissa's Bookshelf: Note to Publishers and Authors

I get very few arc's and yet I am always sever...

2009-10-18T20:24:58.849-04:00

I get very few arc's and yet I am always several book reviews behind...I have to slow down and do the review before I start a new book yet I hate to have blogging get in the way of reading??? hmmm.

It all gets a bit overwhelming doesn't it? I ...

2009-10-18T10:56:40.633-04:00

It all gets a bit overwhelming doesn't it?

I am only taking my specific genre of Europe-related Historical fiction and non-fiction now. Which definitely helps, and the mailwoman is happier with me these days. But I still have a backload of previous requests that is holdng me back from feeling like I am getting anywhere.

I also work full-time, have two young kids and a husband to pay attention to, so my reading time is not abundant. didn't want to make this comment about my but wanted to reiterate that I feel your pain!
I hope your job is going well for you and that you are happy there!
THAT is what is important, your blog will be waiting for you when you get to it.
Have a great weekend.

As someone who works full-time and has a killer co...

2009-10-08T22:38:31.430-04:00

As someone who works full-time and has a killer commute I totally understand where you're coming from. I had to stop taking in ARCs as well as it was just too stressful to keep up. Hope things calm down a bit for you.

Yes, I never imagined how far behind I would fall ...

2009-10-08T12:17:02.737-04:00

Yes, I never imagined how far behind I would fall with my blogging :-( But one day I'll get caught up!!

Life does get in the way of reading, huh? I hope t...

2009-10-08T06:04:37.800-04:00

Life does get in the way of reading, huh? I hope things even out for you soon!