Book Blog Hop and Follow Friday -- Dec. 17 Edition

Book Blog Hop hosted by Crazy for Books and Follow Friday hosted by Parajunkee.

"What do you consider the most important in a story: the plot or the characters?"

A very difficult question - since I think that both are necessary to make a story interesting and successful. But deciding between them, I would have to say the plot is more important than the characters in a story (in most scenarios/stories) since that is what drives and makes the story. Sometimes I can overlook and ignore a badly written/defined or annoying character, but if the plot doesn't pull me in or grab my interest, than it's just not a good story - in my opinion.

What did you study in college, or are currently studying?
I studied biological sciences in undergrad, health policy and medicine in grad school. Lol, YA books are not really practical for this field of studying or the medical profession, but I have to keep sane somehow (especially after selling my soul to get by my undergrad and grad school classes ;) ),.
Highlights this week:-- "Waiting On" Wednesday-- 100 FOLLOWER GIVEAWAY!!!!-- Teaser Tuesday-- In My Mailbox-- Reviews that have been written this past week:              Outside In             Unearthly             Rules of Attraction --Review that are currently being written:   Blameless, Angelfire --Currently Reading: Entice, The Gathering

Follow Friday & Book Blog Hop - Dec. 10 Edition

Follow Friday is hosted by parajunkee and Book Blog Hop is hosted by Crazy For Books.

Do you have an under-noticed author that you think we should all know about?

Author Jenna Black 

While there has been growing hype over her newly released YA novel "Glimmerglass," I think that her other paranormal series - specifically the Morgan Kingsley series - have definitely been under-noticed. The series is adult paranormal, with romance, demons, demonic possession, and some very interesting kinkiness. I love the series, and I think it is a great series to get into if you are into the Charlaine Harris Sookie Stackhouse series, Laurell Hamilton's Anita Blake series, and the Kelly Armstrong Women of the Otherworld series. 

Jenna Black's 1st book in the Morgan Kingsley series, The Devil Inside, reviews on goodreads are found HERE.

*My First Blog Hop* :) :)

"What is the thing you like most about reading book blogs?  Is it the reviews, author guest posts, articles, giveaways, or something else entirely?"
I like to read different people's reactions and opinions, written in their reviews, of the books that I have either read or am interested in reading. I also am always interested in giveaways. :) It's a giveaway of books and/or book-related booty, what's not to like?