Follow Friday / Book Blogger Hop

You may be wondering, why is a Blogger who has been on almost a year-long hiatus participating in a Blog Hop? My answer? Because I've come up with a plan of action that will hopefully get me back on track. Here it is:

• No posts on weekends. (I've learned from many past endeavors that I need to give myself some break time or I'll burn myself out.)
• Original posts such as reviews, program ideas, etc. every Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Meme's on Tuesdays (MizB's Teaser Tuesdays) and Fridays (Alison's Follow Friday and Jennifer's Book Blogger Hop). The exception to this will be if I'm stuck on the same book two Tuesdays in a row, in which case I'll do an original post instead of a teaser. (Ideally this will make me feel less like I'm working and more like I'm able to have fun while still voicing my opinions on various issues or recommending books.)
• Writing posts and scheduling them for later dates is OK! (In fact, I already have posts scheduled through the first two weeks of September, so please do come back.) 
• Keep this mindset (only apply it to blogging instead of working out):

Alright readers (if I have any of you left), now it's time for me to ask YOU for a favor : keep me accountable! Ask questions. Share your opinions. And it wouldn't hurt my confidence if you decided to follow me, either. ;)

On to the Blog Hops!

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Question (8/24/2012) : What is the worst cover of a book that you've read and loved?

I loved all of Ellen Hopkins's YA books (including Fallout & Perfect - not pictured here), but, while they've basically become Ellen's "trademark" look, there's really nothing special to me about the covers. I guess publishers realized that using a model made-up to look like she was on drugs or being abused on the covers would not be warmly welcomed by parents of teens.

Question (8/24/2012) : What is your favorite thing about blogging?

I have always loved to write. Blogging gives me the ability to "write" about whatever I want, which is a nice break from having to write what I'm told to in school. Plus, it's always nice to feel like someone CARES about what I have to say.

I would appreciate a follow, IF you think my blog covering books and other ideas for Babies to Young Adults will appeal to you and/or help you in some way. I DO NOT want you to follow me just because you feel like you have to because I'm participating in the Hop, as I cannot promise the same to you. For instance, if your blogging specialty is erotic novels or adult books, I have nothing against you or your site, it's just not my cup of tea.

Have a great weekend!