BLOG SPOTLIGHT: Jillian's Books
Gee, I really was lazy the past few weeks, so now I'm back and I'm bringing you a young and talented book blogger from Manila who is in love with music and words (Girl, we'll get along just fine!). I haven't had the time to talk and get to know her yet but I've learned a lot of random facts about her just by stalking her blog (not the creepy stalk). You guys head on to the interview then get to know more about her while I scroll on her blog, okay?
When did you start blogging?
I first started book blogging in May 2013, when I was 12 years old, but I was so overwhelmed by everything because I didn't know what "review requests" were, or how book blogging worked in general. So I quit. Fortunately, after a year, I came back in April 2014 at age 13 after having so many books with me I couldn't share, and since then I have enjoyed every aspect of it until now. (I made a post about this HERE.)
How did you start your blog?
My family HATES reading. Every single one of them. Whenever I would rave about a book, they wouldn't share the slightest interest. Sometimes I had cousins mocking my love for reading, which was frustrating. One day, I stumbled on a book blog and thought, "I'll do this too! I'll talk about books online." And I haven't regretted this decision at all. Not ever.
How often do you post at your blog?
How often do you post at your blog?
Whenever I feel like it! Or when I finish a book, I immediately take to Blogger and Goodreads and type up my review.
Do you always go on a book signing event?
Do you always go on a book signing event?
I HAVEN'T BEEN TO A SIGNING D: I know, sad. Mostly because
- My family doesn't read,
- I borrow too much library books to have anything signed, and
- I have an irrational fear of crowds, I could never go. But I will one day! I've promised myself that!
Best buddy in the book blogging community
This is tough because I've made lots of friends! But for now, I'd choose Mishma from Chasing Faerytales. She writes one of the most amazing blog posts I've read, and I'm also lucky enough to become her co-blogger at her blog, which is a great experience so far!
Top 3 Filipino bloggers.
This is hard, haha! I love a lot of PH blogs!
Aimee from Deadly Darlings
Faye from The Social Potato
Jules from Jules Bookshelf
Top 3 international bloggers
Top 3 fandoms
Are you a serious fangirl?
Heck yes! I ship my fandoms like FedEx, ya know? Haha!
- Amy & Roger (Amy & Roger's Epic Detour): They're so cute that I squeal with excitement. Every. Time.
- Karou & Akiva (Daughter of Smoke and Bone): The most frustrating ship ever, but I LOVE THEM SO SO MUCH.
- Cinder & Kai (The Lunar Chronicles): Apparently, some people don't ship them, but I do!
Top 3 fictional boyfriends
Roger (Amy & Roger's Epic Detour): HE'S MINE. I like Amy, but *secretly* she has to BACK OFF. :P
Dorian/Chaol (Throne of Glass): I kind of like both of them equally. Is that even okay?
Prince Maxon (The Selection): He's such a gentleman *swoons*
Any message?
Always remember why you started book blogging in the first place. We can't stop ourselves from having life get in the way, and often times we feel discouraged to blog because of stress, but THAT'S OKAY. It's okay when we drop out of blogging because we don't feel like it; we don't have to force ourselves to get out there and impress all our readers. Blog for yourself. And if you feel like giving up, take a break. Relax. Life weighs on us too much that we sometimes feel like giving up on blogging, but often times don't forget to look back on the good sides of book blogging. They always help.
Hi reader! I'm Jillian, and I'm 14 years old. I come from Manila, Philippines, and I have a huge love for reading and writing. Welcome to my little blog where I share my love for books and rave about them! I hope you enjoy what I write here. I love making new friends so don't hesitate to talk to me as well!
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