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Ok so I had a look at my blog today...and got thinking, does it look, well too girly? I do love my blog, the layout is amazing thanks to a htlm goddess. I do like the colors and pics. But is it too pink? Does it say professional? And what kinds of books would you think I read?
edit: Ok so I made my profile pic even more fantasy and gave off a hint of PF/UF on my blog button while still keeping that air of things I love :)
Wishful Wednesday
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Halfway to the grave by Jeanine Frost, and yes I am pretty sure I will sure break down and buy it. If I hear one more thing about Bones...
Half-vampire Catherine Crawfield is going after the undead with a vengeance, hoping that one of these deadbeats is her father—the one responsible for ruining her mother's life. Then she's captured by Bones, a vampire bounty hunter, and is forced into an unholy partnership.
What happens in London by Julia Quinn, came across it again and it just sounds so fun.
And much much more, but I will begin slow ;)
Half-vampire Catherine Crawfield is going after the undead with a vengeance, hoping that one of these deadbeats is her father—the one responsible for ruining her mother's life. Then she's captured by Bones, a vampire bounty hunter, and is forced into an unholy partnership.
When Olivia Bevelstoke is told that her new neighbor may have killed his fiancÉe, she doesn't believe it for a second, but, still, how can she help spying on him, just to be sure? So she stakes out a spot near her bedroom window, cleverly concealed by curtains, watches, and waits . . . and discovers a most intriguing man, who is definitely up to something.
And much much more, but I will begin slow ;)
B,
ReplyDeleteI love your blog - you have the most beautiful headers. :)
M
The Blog is very pretty, but it screams historical romance - if that is what you are going for... you have achieved it. If you matched the Background with a brown or tan from the header - it might tone down the girliness and give it an antique feel.
ReplyDeleteBlodeuedd, you know I absolutely adore your place. You make it your own by who you are. Personally, I love pinks... and I am always stalking you to see what your banner will look like.
ReplyDeleteOh ps... I love what you are waiting for. I have What Happens in London book and I have the first Jeanine Frost book...
I hope you are having a great day honey!
Your blog isn't too girly.
ReplyDeleteThanks for participating.
Thanks Michelle :D
ReplyDeleteI do enjoy hunting for them, and one day perhaps i will have a real one. Bf did say he would fix together some pics. But yup it will stay the same.
ParaJunkee,
I know, I looked at it myself and it sure says that. I am just loving the pre raphaelite paintings too much. But yeah not what I was going for, but I do understand now why that is the books I get to review.
Hm will think about the tanning.
Thanks!
Cecile,
Thank you so much. I guess I can't change who I am, this is how my blog should look. Perhaps I will play with colors one day but the header, no that is to stay. I love my headers. hehe I am glad you like watching for when my new banner is up.
Oh you have it, I can't wait to see what you think. As for Frost, I hear such great things!
I love the pink..I was sad for the pink to go at my place but I like to change it up.
ReplyDeleteI would say your blog title and its header definitely lean towards historical fiction and possibly the pink makes it more historical romance-y. But I think the pictures you put up on the sidebar show that you also really enjoy urban and paranormal fantasy, so I think you're probably hitting the major genres you want to!
ReplyDeleteLike others have said, I love the header but overall the look does scream historical fiction. I don't mind the pink, but it is a traditionally girly color.
ReplyDeleteIf you love pink and historical fiction then I think this blog totally reflects.....YOU!! I make mine look how I want it too....I just make sure that I don't have things on it that make it slow to load.
ReplyDeleteLove your wish list!
I think it looks lovely. Your picture does tend to make me think you like historical fiction, but other than that it looks good.
ReplyDeleteI think the layout of your blog goes well with your name (and vice versa). I agree that it says historical romances. The pink is a little girly maybe, but not too girly though. It says feel-good.
ReplyDeleteI also love your headers!
Hugs,
ERreader
Bluestocking,
ReplyDeleteIt was fun, and thanks :)
Mandi,
I did have a look today how other colors would look, but well, could not find where you change the background *blush*
Aarti,
Yeah that was what i was thinking, and I mean my one true love is fantasy but my blog does not say that. Luckily I have my little bookgirl with a dragon nose.
And decided to mix things up so made a new button that says a bit of Paranormal romance/Urban fantasy perhaps.
Carol,
I do find it cute, even if purple and green are my colors..if I only knew how to change it now. hm. And I do love my headers too much so must work on that near for it not to scream so much
Staci,
ReplyDeleteI do try not to have too much stuff too, hm, or do I?
Ok as I thought, my blog says historical, even if I really do not read that many. Then again I could get it to say fantasy but I don't get many of those either.
Vivienne,
Thanks :) It has been interesting to hear how others see it and I do understand now why the review request I have got have mostly been historical. I sure hope it does not keep readers out either, but don't think so.
Er reader,
Thanks, oh I love my headers. i find them so pretty. And the pink does make a happy feeling
Hi Blodeuedd,
ReplyDeleteYour question gave me a chuckle :) Does it look too girly? It is pink :wink: and pink is girly :), but it's what I expect to see when I click on the link to hop over here. I do love your banner pics as well. They're different and unique to you!
Me, I'm more a neutral kinda girl. I like browns and greens. But that's the great thing about our blogs, we can do what suits us and make it our own.
And I like the new weekly meme...Wishful Wednesday!
I think your new profile picture does a great job of reflecting the types of books that you review. From your header I would think historical fiction (I love your header though).
ReplyDeleteI love the look of your blog, and the profile pick and button. But I'm a girl and adore the fantasy stuff.
ReplyDeleteHalfway to the Grave looks like a winner!
I love your blog. As the others said the header screams historical and I always thought that the pink layout gives room for mare than just historicals. I hope that makes sense.LOL
ReplyDeleteAnd you will so love Cat & Bones. As you know I haven't read much historical but this one is on my wishlist too.
Nice wishlist!
If you like pink then I say keep it that way, if not splash your favorite colors on your blog ;) I agree with above peeps that headers has more a historical feel. Can't you change background colors; layout -> then fonts and colors - and there you find page background color. Hope this helps. Jeaniene Frost is a great author and I really love her series. I hope you find these books in your MB soon ;D
ReplyDeleteI think your blog is beautiful! I love the pinks. From your header, I would have guessed historical romance.
ReplyDeleteYour blog look gives me the feeling of historicals books. If you like pink keep it. I usually associate pink with girlie but that is not a bad thing.
ReplyDeleteI need to read Jeaniene Frost, her books look fabulous.
Amy,
ReplyDeleteI know, stupid question really, lol. I guess I want the color cos my old blog was all black, and I wanted some colors :)
Thanks, I sure love them too!
I guess, and this blog suits me, I might experiment later on but I do wanna keep it like this.
At least you all know that I sure read more than historicals ;)
Alyce,
Thanks, they do shift the focus a little so good. And loving my banners
Hi Blodeuedd,
ReplyDeleteNot that I say you should (because I like the pink) but if you wanna change your background color you can do that in the htmlcode (go to Layout and than Edit HTML). Look for this piece of code:
body {
margin: 0;
text-align: center;
min-width: 987px;
background: #ce436e url(http://www.blogblog.com/thisaway_rose/bg_body.gif) repeat-x left top;
color: #632035;
font-size: small;
}
and change the hexcode of the background (#ce436e) into another hexcode. You can find all the hexcodes on this site: http://www.colorschemer.com/online.html
Good luck,
ERreader
Alyssa,
ReplyDeleteI love it too, it feels like home really, and I guess when it comes down to it that is how I should feel about my blog.
Susi,
My screaming header, very well, it is what I love :)
Hm, you do have some points cos yeah the color does give another feel to it too.
I need some Bones!
Leontine,
ReplyDeleteThanks, but for some reason it is not there, hm..there is no background color thing.
I am sure to give in, she and Aguirre 2 is on my list, but I am waiting for make up my mind about 2 more books.
Thanks Yvonne :)
It is nice to see what others assume.
Donna,
The pink makes me happy, I am not a pink girl, but it makes the blog sweet :D
Thanks Ereader!
ReplyDeleteI must think about it really :)
Well, I don't know. I know that's not the answer you are looking for, but pink could have girly connotations. Maybe you just need a change and you're not sure what to do.
ReplyDeleteI do love your new profile picture.
Every now and then I also want to change my blog, but then I would lose stuff and I don't have time to go through all that. Mayba over the holidays or something :)
Either way it's the content and the author of your blog that brings me back. Not the background.
I love your blog, I think the pink matches your header very cleverly. And it's clear what you love to read.
ReplyDeleteBut I do know what it feels like to want a change. I do all the time!
Actually I added your logo (the old one) to my site - and although I loved that one, this new blue one is very cool.
Jenny,
ReplyDeletePerhaps I need a change, or perhaps I just wondered if it was too girly. I can take girly, I mean I am a girl ;)
Oh yes perhaps when I have better time, I do like to change, I mean I change my banner all the time.
Thanks :D Glad to hear that that is what brings you back.
Sassy,
Oh so cool! I just checked your site and how fun to find it there. That was a good one, I do like my new one too, but the old really showed me.
I love, love, love your blog header, I love visiting and seeing the blog header change all the time. Yes it has a historical feel but your profile pic says fantasy. Maybe a few more fantasy/paranormal pics?? I think your colours are very subtle not too girly!
ReplyDeleteAnd you should SO get Halfway to the Grave LOL you're missing out!!
Teddyree,
ReplyDeleteThanks, I am glad it is appreciated!! That would be an idea, I do like to have some nice pics around and those on the side could make it look very nice.
I truly must :D