How would you assess your reading overall?
Reading time wasn't bad - 19 out of the 24 hours. Not my best, but not the worst. The quality of reading though was an improvement, for the most part, from my last Dewey's. I enjoyed the books I read - having picked some new books by favorite authors. I did do the Bingo board without really specifically seeking things out, other than the Buddy Read with my good friend Angie.
Did you have a strategy, and if so, did you stick to it?
Just to read. Was a bit distracted when the earthquake hit (2.8 in North Carolina, which was the 3rd one over a 2.5 since our 5.1 hit in the beginning of August), but otherwise all went well.
What was your favorite snack?
Didn't really have any snacks.
Wanna volunteer for our next event? Stay tuned for the recap post!
Nah - sorry. I prefer to just read.
Dewey's 24 Hour Read-a-Thon Stats
- I completed 7 books, started 3 more (1 being a DNF)
- I read approximately 1300 pages (with 1 "Audible Original")
- I read 4 books on my Kindle
- I listened to 6 books as audiobooks
- I read 3 Novels, the rest Novellas & Short Stories
- I read for approximately 19 hours
Completed:
Started but didn't finish:
Started, is a DNF:
My Books
Natural Exposure on Amazon - Free on Kindle Unlimted
Natural Exposure on Goodreads
Negative Exposure on Amazon
Negative Exposure on Goodreads
A Discovery of BDSM on Amazon - Free on Kindle Unlimted
A Discovery of BDSM on Goodreads
It's time for Dewey's! This is my 18th (I think), so I'm gonna be a little lazy and reuse some of these answers and this opening statement as well. Ha!
I'm excited for this Dewey's, as I'm behind with my reading this year. Last year, during April, I started writing for the first time. SMH. It's something I never thought I'd do. A year and a half later? I've self-published 2 novels and a novelette. (Here's how I even came to write.) I'm doing NaNoWriMo in November, but I'm not yet sure what I'll be writing. Either book 2.5 in my series, with a favorite side character, or something new. I write Erotic Romance, so not everyone's cup of tea, but if it's yours, feel free to check it out.
What's your read-a-thon plans for the day? Leave me a link, and I'll come visit you!
Opening Meme:
1) What fine part of the world are you reading from today?
Sparta, NC ~ the middle of no where. :)
2) Which book in your stack are you most looking forward to?
The newest by my favorite author - Matthew Reilly, as well as Hard Time by Jodi Taylor.
3) Which snack are you most looking forward to?
No special Dewey's snack trip this time, it kind of snuck up on me, and I'm trying to lose weight. Might have my Hubby bring me something home that's small.
4) Tell us a little something about yourself!
HI! I'm Karsyn (some of you who have been around a while will know me as Karsyn @ KaKiJoKoJa - my book review blog), over 40 (though much much younger in spirit), deeply in love with and married to my high school best friend. I LOVE to read, obviously, and am blessed with a ton of time to read. In a typical month I will read 15-20 books, often more, and when there's something going on, like Dewey's, I read a ton more! Since I started writing, my reading has suffered and I'm behind on the challenge for the year, but I'm enjoying writing. Beyond my books, I'm a gamer, and I built my own Gaming PC, 5 years ago, which I named Widget (after The Night Circus character). Widget is GREAT and we've had so much fun playing games on him! Lately I've been playing Overwatch for their Halloween event while waiting on Watch Dogs Legion to come out.
5) If you participated in the last read-a-thon, what’s one thing you’ll do different today? If this is your first read-a-thon, what are you most looking forward to?
This is my 18th Dewey's so I'll do what I've been doing. :)
Here's a few books on my potential TBR today:
My Books
Natural Exposure on Amazon
Natural Exposure on Goodreads
A Discovery of BDSM on Amazon
A Discovery of BDSM on Goodreads
That time of the year again! Once again, too quick that it comes around. How is it almost the end of the year?
You know - I left that same line above that I wrote LAST April. Time flies too fast!
I've lost track of how many Dewey's I've done. Closing in on 20, I believe.
I went all 24 hours every time, which I loved, until April of 2019. Then, I was doing Camp NaNoWriMo, and I wanted to write rather than read so I made sure to sleep. Planning to do the full 24 hours this time, but don't know if I will or not. We'll see. :) Not going to push it. I'm doing NaNoWriMo upcoming in November, though I'm not sure what I will be working on.
I used to post on my Book Review blog -
Karsyn's Kickass Jocoserious Jannock Kooky Book Blogbut now I'm here as I build up this blog.
If you're new, welcome! I'm Karsyn and I'm a still a baby author, pen name Koriana Brackson! I've released 2 novels and a novelette, and I'm working on Book 3. The series is Erotic Romance so not for everyone. Down at the bottom are the direct links to Goodreads if you'd like to check out the blurbs. I'm always looking for people to review my books. If anyone would like to receive them in exchange for a review, contact me through any of the above links. Book 1 is also available FREE on Kindle Unlimited.
Back to Dewey and as usual, I have no plans, as I'm a diehard Flybyer. (I'm also a pantser when it comes to writing, so I just don't do plans!) I have some books on my radar, but dunno if I'll get to them or not. A few that are likely are:
My Books
Natural Exposure on Amazon - FREE on Kindle Unlimited
Natural Exposure on Goodreads
Negative Exposure on Amazon
Negative Exposure on Goodreads
A Discovery of BDSM on Amazon - FREE on Kindle Unlimited
A Discovery of BDSM on Goodreads
Writing Erotica under a Pen Name
If you're at all connected to the erotica writers community on Twitter, you probably understand the meaning of this post. If you aren't, count yourself lucky. I won't rehash that all here, because it's gone round and round enough with the 3, and who knows how many more will show up.
I can only talk about me.
Pen Name / Name
Like some are doing, I'm glad to take off the mask - so to speak - and expose a photo of me and my identity because I have nothing to hide. I don't write under a pen name to hide the fact that I write erotica, I write under a pen name because I hope to write a few genres, eventually, and didn't want them lumped under one name. My chosen name has a very personal meaning to me, one that I won't share, but I think it's unique and I like it.
I'll say that the name I go by on a day to day basis is Karsyn.
Nice to meet you. :)
Why did I phrase it that way? Well, that's a long story I won't share either. Suffice to say, I left my old life behind, and couldn't stomach my birthname any longer. I hate saying it, I can't read books with characters named it or even authors with that name. Think what you will, doesn't matter to me. I've gone by Karsyn around 10 years now. Though Karsyn isn't, yet, my legal name, it will be --- someday.
Who I am
I am a 40+ year old cis female. I identify as bisexual or pansexual if you prefer. For me, they mean the same. I'm attracted to what I'm attracted to, regardless of race, sexuality, or gender identity. I consider myself polyamorous, though this is a fairly recent development. Looking back, if I had a name for it, I believe I always was. In high school, I had "boyfriends" and I had "best friends". It was my way of loving both I think. Back then, I was deeply religious, taught that a "man" and a "woman" were the only "true" pairing. Fucking bullshit, but it took me until in my 20s to realize that, along with the fact that religion, and any "higher being" is also bullshit. I am a proud, and loud, atheist.
I am happily married to my cis straight male Best Friend. We've known each other over 25 years, been "back together" going on 16 years and have been married over 13 years.
What I Write (for now)
I am currently working on Book 3 of my Bijou Basin series. The point of BB was to write what is RARELY seen within the publishing world - namely polyamorous relationships (no 'pick one' bullshit), BDSM that is Safe, Sane, and Consensual, and relationships that are HEALTHLY in which people talk to each other to work through their issues. The Characters in Bijou Basin aren't perfect, but there's no ANGST, no DRAMA. The MC Kenzie, and her friends, are in the 30s-60s and they're settled and happy in life.
I write erotic romance because I LOVE sex and enjoy a healthy sex life with my Husband, and the occasional woman - if any are so interested. ;) I hate that most people won't discuss their sex life and/or sex is Taboo - and that's just normal every day sex, not even thinking about Kink. I very much am a YKINMK type person. If you're being safe, and having fun, then you do you! Don't let ANYONE shame you! That said, do your due diligence, and if you're looking into kinks - RESEARCH it. And I don't mean by reading shitty, but popular, fiction that's unhealthy to the EXTREME. That's not kink, it's abuse. But, anyways.
The Face Behind the Name
So, as much as I like sex (and I love sex) and as healthy of a sex life we have, I've always hated my body and my looks. My Hubby's tried to get me to look favorably on myself since we met. Not gonna happen.
That's to say, I don't do photos of myself. Blech. I even hate the term "selfies". Gag me now. I have worked as a photographer in my past, so I'm the one ALWAYS behind the camera. Since 2004, there's 3 photos of me in existence - all three with my Hubby - our wedding photo in 2004, a random one in 2011, and a snow one in 2013. That's IT. That's all I got.
I understand photos can be picked up anywhere, so if you... whomever is reading this and is actually interested, because I don't think anyone will be ...want a current photo of me. Let me know what you want me to write on a post-it, and I'll do one. But since I'm only on the sidelines of the erotic community, I don't think anyone will care all that much, so I'm just gonna leave you with the most recent photo, cropping my Hubby out of it. This is me, take me or leave me.
Why I did this?
Because I hurt that fellow erotic writers have been hurt by recent events. I only spoke with the most recent outed person. I will say we exchanged DMs ONCE and I didn't get a good vibe from them during that chat. I never reached out in DMs again and only responded one or two other times to something they posted. Though I wouldn't have guessed, I just didn't have a good feeling and so I walked away. I've ALWAYS trusted my instincts.
I feel bad for those who were hurt. I want to show who I am, so that I may be a person you can come to, if you need to chat. I know I'm not too well known in the community, because I don't post often, but I watch and I read, and I feel for you. So, if you need a friend, I'm willing to be one. Reach out to me here, or any of the links listed above.
That's that
If you made it this far, thanks.
My Books
Natural Exposure on Amazon - Now FREE on Kindle Unlimited!
Natural Exposure on Goodreads
Negative Exposure on Amazon
Negative Exposure on Goodreads
A Discovery of BDSM on Amazon
A Discovery of BDSM on Goodreads
Wasn't quite the Bout of Books quota I hoped for. I finished 7, but one was a cheat one, since I started it prior to BoB and just finished up the last of it. For the final day, I read a little of that, and a little of another one. I started 4 other books but couldn't get into 3 of them. They will be DNF while I'll finish the 4th, The Midnight Library.
It was a good BoB, just wish I had had time to finish more.
On another note, the 2nd book in my Bijou Basin series releases tomorrow!! As always, if you're a reviewer who reads erotic romance and would like to receive mine, please click one of the buttons above and contact me. I don't get much exposure (ha - since my books are "Natural Exposure" & "Negative Exposure") since I write erotic romance - it's harder to advertise. I don't pay for reviews/betas, but I'm glad to give my books out in exchange for honest reviews - just give me a shout! My first, Natural Exposure, is on SALE at Smashwords for Half Off! Click the link or the cover on the side bar --->.
See below for links to all 3 of my books (2 novels, 1 novelette) for blurbs at Goodreads.
How was your Bout of Books?
Bout of Book 29 Stats
- I completed 7 books, started 4 others
- I read 1,800 pages
- I read 3 books on my Kindle
- I listened to 3 books as audiobooks
- I read for approximately 26 hours & 25 minutes
Sunday
Night Time Audio listening time/pages: -----
Day Time Audio listening time/pages: 2 hr 25 min / 105 pages
Kindle reading time / pages: 25 min / 30 pages
Number of books I've read today: 1
Total number of books I've read: 7
Current Book:
Pages Read Today: 135
Total Pages Read: 1,800
Time Read Today: 2 hrs 50 min
Total Time Read: approximately 26 hours 25 minutes
STARTED & COMPLETED BOOKS:
Started prior, finished during:
Started during, did not finish:
My Books
Natural Exposure on Amazon
Natural Exposure on Smashwords - on $$SALE$$ for $2.99
Natural Exposure on Goodreads
Negative Exposure on Amazon - Pre-Order Now
Negative Exposure on Goodreads
A Discovery of BDSM on Amazon
A Discovery of BDSM on Goodreads
With Landlords expected, my day was all off-kilter. Unfortunately, it's always that way when we need them for something. Sigh. But it's finally fixed. I didn't get much time for reading, though I did finish up my book and it was SOOOOOOO good, it's alright I didn't get to finish it earlier or get to read much after, cuz DAYUM!! Sunday's likely a wash - Hubby's day off.
Saturday
Night Time Audio listening time/pages: 1 hr / 38 pages
Day Time Audio listening time/pages: 2 hr 45 min / 158 pages
Kindle reading time / pages: -----
Number of books I've read today: 1
Total number of books I've read: 6
Current Book:
Pages Read Today: 196
Total Pages Read: 1665
Time Read Today: 3 hours 44 minutes
Total Time Read: approximately 23 hours 25 minutes
Today's Completed Books:
My Books
Natural Exposure on Amazon
Natural Exposure on Smashwords - on $$SALE$$ for $2.99
Natural Exposure on Goodreads
Negative Exposure on Amazon - Pre-Order Now
Negative Exposure on Goodreads
A Discovery of BDSM on Amazon
A Discovery of BDSM on Goodreads
