Reader Interview with Jonel Boyko

I am happy to introduce Jonel Boyko to Write with Fey for a reader interview. She is a talented blogger and an avid reader/reviewer. Let’s give her a warm welcome!

1. Tell us about Confessions of a Bibliophile (Pure Jonel).

Pure Jonel, a book blog with 1000+ followers, was launched in December of 2012. With monthly hits of 10,000+ and daily posts including reviews, guest posts, author interviews, giveaways and more. I don’t differentiate or discriminate between traditionally published and independently published works. All writing is taken and reviewed based upon its own merits. As the sole reviewer on the blog I endeavor to give my unbiased opinion of each work I read.

2. Who is your favorite author and why?

Just one?  Oh dear.  If I were to pick just one, I’d have to say Susan Mallery.  The fantastic town of Fool’s Gold is an amazingly real town that I won’t ever forget.  These sweet romances are books that I could read & reread again and again.

3. I don't think I've read anything by Susan Mallery. *hangs head* What book can you read over and over again?

The Complete Sherlock Holmes.  Hands down, my favorite story.

4. What kinds of book covers attract you?

I fully admit that I shop based on book covers.  If it catches my eye, I’ll buy it based on little else.  I tend to steer away from ‘cartooney’ covers, looking for something much more realistic.  Cowboys also catch my eyes.

Jonel's puppy and reading nook.

5. I'm a sucker for a good cover too. Who is your favorite fictional character?

Doc in Jacqueline Rhoades’ Alpha’s Daughter.  He was the perfect mix of alpha male & sweet & sensitive.  He’s also the type of guy that you just can’t get out of your head.  Oh, and did I mention that he’s a shifter?

6. Gotta love a shifter! Which author do you have a love/hate relationship with?

Veronica Roth.  Loved the first two novels in the Divergent series, but the third book????  Who ends a series like that?  I had to keep reading, but it was like a train wreck for me.

7. I've been interested in reading this series. I'll have to see about that last book. Growing up, what was your favorite children’s book?

The Wind in the Willows.  It was a fantastic escape from reality for me.  I absolutely loved how the animals were so real.

8. What would you like to know about the authors you enjoy reading the most?

Other than release dates?  Lol.  I always enjoy finding out where authors get their ideas from and how they began writing.

Hyper Round:

1. Ebooks or Print books? Print, preferably paperback

2. Movie Adaptations: Yay or Nay? Nay (except Harry Potter)

3. Favorite reading spot? Armchair in my reading nook

4. Favorite reading snack? Sweet chili kettle chips

BIO:

I am an avid reader turned blogger.  I believe that an explanation for everything in life can be found in the Big Bang Theory. If for no other reason, because laughter fixes everything.

 I have a cat & a dog who both love to curl up with me while reading.  Both area also high energy animals who love to play, but are also well suited to the life of a bibliophile.  When not reading I also enjoy spending time at the barn with my horse. 

As someone who thoroughly enjoyed post-secondary education, I have both a BSc (double major in Biology and Classics) and a BA (honours in history with an emphasis medieval religious history). 

Reader Links:

Blog / Facebook / Google +

Twitter:  @PureJonel

Thank you for putting down a book (a good book, no doubt) long enough to answer my questions, Jonel. You can now get back to reading. ;)

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