In honor of Book Blogger Appreciation Week, I am pleased to introduce you to Trin of Bloody Bad. Since Amy paired us up for the BBAW interview, I have enjoyed getting to know Trin through her blog and via e-mail. I had a lot of fun interviewing – and being interviewed by – her.
First of all, can you please introduce yourself and tell us a little bit about yourself?
Trin: My name is Katrina. I am a part time college student and I work full time overnights at a residential treatment facility for children at risk. I have a husband of 4 years a dog and a cat. We live in New England, which I absolutely love.
When and why did you start blogging?
Trin: I started blogging on New Years eve of this year. I have NEVER made a resolution that has lasted more than two weeks. This year I resolved to blog for one year and I started my blog as a personal blog. It just so happens that I was reading New Moon at the time and I HAD to share my views on it. I started searching the internet and I found the 100+ Challenge over at J.Kaye’s Book Blog. I then added to my resolution, read 100 books and blog about it for one year. I have now read 83 books and I am still blogging.
How did you come up with the name for your blog?
Trin: I began with the name Trin’s Book Nook. I hated the name, it was too unoriginal. The name Bloody Bad came from two sources. I love England and all things British, the food, the music, the sound of the accent. When reading Confessions of a Shopaholic I was thinking of how “Bloody Bad” the writing on my blog was. The name was born. I never intended for it to be about reading or reviewing bad books. I always thought of it as containing bad writing and boring ideas. We are our worst critics.
What do you think the best thing about blogging is?
Trin: I love the look of my blog. Of course, I like writing my reviews and such but I love designing it. I especially like this months header. I started making monthly headers because I like to change them so often. I like this one so much it might stay, unless I can make another great one.
Do you have any blogging pet peeves?
Trin: I have a few blogging pet peeves. First, I hate writing an explanation of the books I read. Sometimes I use the description but sometimes it is not how I want to portray things. The next thing that irks me is when bloggers become catty and rude in comments or emails to others. I hate to see people project such negativity. We all have different opinions and experiences that make us unique and I chose to celebrate those differences.
How do you find time to blog?
Trin: Shhh, I do it mostly while I am at work. Working the overnight shift I watch the kids sleep so in between paperwork, laundry and bed checks I have time to do homework, read and blog.
Besides blogging, do you have any other online addictions – like Twitter or Facebook or any other social media sites?
Trin: Addictions, not really but you can find me at Twitter, Goodreads, Library Thing and the Book Bloggers Ning.
Can you tell us what some of your favorite posts are?
Trin: I love doing the weekly memes, especially the Monday Mailbox, What Are You Reading, and Teaser Tuesday. But, some of my favorite posts other than that are my review of Becoming Jane, my interview with author Amanda Grange, and my review of The Time Traveler’s Wife.
What genres do you enjoy reading? Are there any genres you don’t read?
Trin: I love literary fiction, historical fiction, YA paranormal and memoirs. I choose not to read Non-Fiction and erotica (sex scenes make me queasy.)
Who are your favorite authors?
Trin: I love Frances Hodgson Burnett, Neil Gaiman, Elin Hilderbrand and so many more.
What are the best books you’ve read this year so far?
Trin: The Time Traveler’s Wife, Confessions of a Shopaholic, The Horse Boy, A Match for Mary Bennet, Frenchtown Summer and The Help.
If you could recommend one book that everyone should read, what would it be?
Trin: The Horse Boy by Rupert Issacson.
Thanks, Trin! Have a wonderful Book Bloggers Appreciation Week!
Twitter: youvegottaread
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I think today is going to be just as fun as yesterday, but will even learn more about bloggers like this one! Great interview!
.-= Sandy´s last blog ..Interview with Nymeth of Things Mean Alot =-.
Twitter: booksandmovies
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Sandy – I know – I can’t wait until this evening when I’ll actually have some time to read everyone’s interviews!
I like Trin’s blog. Love this interview too!
BBAW: Interviewing myself
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Thanks, Gautami!
gautami, thank you I love going to yours too!
.-= Trin´s last blog ..Teaser Tuesday =-.
Twitter: BethFishReads
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Oh boy! My Google Reader is going to explode today, isn’t it? So many new blogs to discover.
.-= Beth F´s last blog ..Today’s Read: Between Me and the River by Carrie Host =-.
Twitter: booksandmovies
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Beth – it’s really amazing how many great book blogs there are, isn’t it?
Twitter: SavvyVerseWit
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Great interview and another new-to-me book blogger. fantastic!
.-= Serena (Savvy Verse & Wit)´s last blog ..Interview With Emily Wilson of books, the universe, and everything =-.
Twitter: booksandmovies
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Thanks, Serena.
Trin’s blog is new-to-me but I love the name and I wholeheartedly agree about THE HORSE BOY – it is a fascinating and wonderfully written book, well work reading for anyone.
.-= Heather J.´s last blog ..BBAW: Welcome! ***sticky post *** =-.
Twitter: booksandmovies
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Heather – I added The Horse Boy to my to-read/wish list after Trin e-mailed me her interview answers. It sounds wonderful!
Twitter: bluestockingbb
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Hi Trin! It’s nice to meet you. I won’t tell anyone that you blog at work.
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Twitter: booksandmovies
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Bluestocking – we’ll all just keep that quiet, won’t we?
Fun interview. Heading over there now…
.-= stacybuckeye´s last blog ..And the Winner of Killer Mousse by Melinda Wells is… =-.
Twitter: booksandmovies
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Stacy – cool!
I just love it that two of my newest Google Reader additions interviewed each other! And yay for Neil Gaiman!
.-= Trisha´s last blog ..Cocktail Party Chatter =-.
Twitter: booksandmovies
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Trisha – always love to find an excuse to give a shout-out to Mr. Gaiman! Thanks for stopping by.
Trin has a great blog. I so admire her for her work with at risk kids. I agree with her – The Horse Boy is a wonderful book.
.-= Kathy´s last blog ..BBAW: Blogger Interview – Meredith of Dolce Bellezza =-.
Twitter: booksandmovies
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Kathy – I admire her, too.
I was really lucky in my interview partner!
Trin, our blogs began the same way – with a New Years Resolution to read books and blog about them. I love it! Great interview!
.-= Literate Housewife´s last blog ..BBAW Interview with Confessions of a Book Whore =-.
Twitter: booksandmovies
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Jennifer –
I was going to comment to every single comment but I think this sums it up nicely,
Awe, you guys are awesome!
.-= Trin´s last blog ..Teaser Tuesday =-.
Twitter: booksandmovies
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Trin – we both have great readers, don’t we?
Great interview, It’s nice to meet you and your interviewie. More blogs being added to my feeds.
.-= Jules´s last blog ..BBAW Day Two Meme: Interview Swap =-.
Twitter: booksandmovies
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Jules – thanks.
I thoroughly enjoyed your interview with Trin. I don’t think I’ve ever been to her blog before but I feel as if I now know her. Very good job of asking the right questions plus I liiked the addition of the pictures.
.-= Margot´s last blog ..Blog Tour: Laced With Magic =-.
Twitter: booksandmovies
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Thanks, Margot.
Thank you for the great interview, Carrie and Trin! I am glad to get to know Trin better. I like Trin already–she has a dog and a cat!
I love the story of how Trin came up with her blog name. It’s definitely original!
.-= Literary Feline´s last blog ..BBAW: Book Giveaway #5 =-.
Twitter: booksandmovies
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Wendy – I loved the name story, too!