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“Sunday Star Blogger Feature & Sneak Peak” is a weekly feature where I’ll feature a star blogger with an awesome blog who I will choose from the bloggers who participate in this feature, from amongst the comments I receive. Apart from this I and all the bloggers who participate are required to share their upcoming week’s schedule for their blog like upcoming reviews, features, interviews, giveaways etc. If you are not sure of your schedule then no problem, share your tentative plans. 🙂
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Every week I will select one star blogger from the blogs that comment on this feature and feature their blog here.
Star Blogger This Week
Rubina Ramesh from The Book Club
Rubina Ramesh from The Book Club
Q1.
Tell us something about yourself.
Tell us something about yourself.
My life from the beginning
has been full of travels. In fact, I was teased often that I am born with
wheels on my heels. J I
was born in Ranchi, a hill station in Bihar. As I said, my Dad had been in a
transferable job so never stuck in one place and finally passed out from St.
Joseph’s Convent, Patna.
has been full of travels. In fact, I was teased often that I am born with
wheels on my heels. J I
was born in Ranchi, a hill station in Bihar. As I said, my Dad had been in a
transferable job so never stuck in one place and finally passed out from St.
Joseph’s Convent, Patna.
All through my travels, my
only love and best friend proved to be my books. My mom was a voracious reader
and it was always, encouraged in my house. I read anything from Charles
Dickens, Georgette Heyer, Shakespeare to Sidney Sheldon, Barbara
Cartland and Mills and Boon. I love all
genres… J
only love and best friend proved to be my books. My mom was a voracious reader
and it was always, encouraged in my house. I read anything from Charles
Dickens, Georgette Heyer, Shakespeare to Sidney Sheldon, Barbara
Cartland and Mills and Boon. I love all
genres… J
I finished my MA in English
from Bangalore University and then after my marriage did my MBA from the
Liverpool University, Uk, and as my life was full of travelling I never could
hold on to a job. J
from Bangalore University and then after my marriage did my MBA from the
Liverpool University, Uk, and as my life was full of travelling I never could
hold on to a job. J
Thank God for that, for my
DH also has the same bug as my Dad…. Travelling.
DH also has the same bug as my Dad…. Travelling.
Q2. When did you first get the idea to blog? When did you start
this blog?
this blog?
I used to read a lot and
frankly speaking did not have much idea about blogging. I started playing
Farmville. (Not a very laudable thing to do, but sometimes these games help
since I was travelling so much, could not keep up with the social norms of
friendships) . At that time my brother pointed me towards blogging. He had a
photography page and since I loved books, I started doing reviews. And then
life changed.. three hundred and sixty degrees.
frankly speaking did not have much idea about blogging. I started playing
Farmville. (Not a very laudable thing to do, but sometimes these games help
since I was travelling so much, could not keep up with the social norms of
friendships) . At that time my brother pointed me towards blogging. He had a
photography page and since I loved books, I started doing reviews. And then
life changed.. three hundred and sixty degrees.
Q3.
How did you come up with this name for your blog?
How did you come up with this name for your blog?
Well, I couldn’t think of
anything original. My favorite program at that time was Oprah Winfrey. She has
a Book Club. It then struck me. This is what I wanted. A group of friends who
share with me the same love. Love for books. I just had not envisaged at that
time that my small oyster would open so wide.
anything original. My favorite program at that time was Oprah Winfrey. She has
a Book Club. It then struck me. This is what I wanted. A group of friends who
share with me the same love. Love for books. I just had not envisaged at that
time that my small oyster would open so wide.
Q4.
What is your blog about?
What is your blog about?
This is one question I have
been often asked. Am I a romance reader only? No, I read every genre. And I
love promoting new authors. Most of the books I review are by new authors. They
need a platform too, and I found some of
the books too fascinating to let go of. Originally, I started with only western
authors, for the simple reason they were more approachable, with me living on
this side of the world. But now, more and more Indian authors are approaching
me and some of them have been an honor to read.
been often asked. Am I a romance reader only? No, I read every genre. And I
love promoting new authors. Most of the books I review are by new authors. They
need a platform too, and I found some of
the books too fascinating to let go of. Originally, I started with only western
authors, for the simple reason they were more approachable, with me living on
this side of the world. But now, more and more Indian authors are approaching
me and some of them have been an honor to read.
Q5.
What’s the best thing that has happened to you because of blogging?
What’s the best thing that has happened to you because of blogging?
The world opened to me.
Strangely, I became more aware of the Indian authors, both through their
writings and personally. I got introduced to the Indian Mills and Boon
scenario, to self published authors and the Asian publishing Houses. I then
came to realize that these books need to come out and be showcased outside
India too.
Strangely, I became more aware of the Indian authors, both through their
writings and personally. I got introduced to the Indian Mills and Boon
scenario, to self published authors and the Asian publishing Houses. I then
came to realize that these books need to come out and be showcased outside
India too.
Q6.
What is the one special thing about your blog that sets it apart from all the
other similar blogs out there?
What is the one special thing about your blog that sets it apart from all the
other similar blogs out there?
The Book Club is no more
just me. It is now a group of lovers of books, who have come together to spread
the word. It is open to anyone who loves books. Anyone who wants to know about
books. We are not constrained by geography or demography anymore.Western
writers who want to promote books in India and Indian writers who want to
promote their book in the Western scenario. All are welcome. But we have only
one rule. Please give us good edited work –professionally done.
just me. It is now a group of lovers of books, who have come together to spread
the word. It is open to anyone who loves books. Anyone who wants to know about
books. We are not constrained by geography or demography anymore.Western
writers who want to promote books in India and Indian writers who want to
promote their book in the Western scenario. All are welcome. But we have only
one rule. Please give us good edited work –professionally done.
Q7.
What are your future plans for your blog?
What are your future plans for your blog?
We have started The Blog
Tours where a group of writers and reviewers are coming together to do blog hops.
A blog hop is when multiple bloggers put up a particular book on their blogs at
a specific period of time. And we can’t do this without the Author’s
participation. So ultimately, it is a combined effort between the author and
the bloggers.
Tours where a group of writers and reviewers are coming together to do blog hops.
A blog hop is when multiple bloggers put up a particular book on their blogs at
a specific period of time. And we can’t do this without the Author’s
participation. So ultimately, it is a combined effort between the author and
the bloggers.
We are also coming out with
an online magazine, Rezine. This will be open to all Reviewers who wants to
link their reviews to our magazine and also all authors who wants to tell the
readers about their books.
an online magazine, Rezine. This will be open to all Reviewers who wants to
link their reviews to our magazine and also all authors who wants to tell the
readers about their books.
A
quick top 5 with you:
quick top 5 with you:
Favorite
past time?
Books,
Photography and Movies. I have a photography club also J And love travelling.
Favorite
tourist destination?
Kerela
in India, Black Forest in Germany.
Favorite
Book?
Love
Story by Eric Segal (Since you asked me only one. ..otherwise it is a full
library.)
Love at first sight or love after a long courtship?
Love at First Sight 😀
Tea or coffee?
Coffee.. though I am tempted to say Me… J
Thank you so much Nikita for giving me this opportunity to speak about our Book Club. I do hope many more join us in our endeavor.
Sneak Peak into the Upcoming Week @ Njkinny’s World of Books
Upcoming Reviews:
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl
The Adventure of the Speckled Band by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
The Hobbit
The Recluse Storyteller
Taming Romeo
The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown
Cowboy on the Run
Forbidden Disclosure (A Billionaire in Disguise) by Terri Marie
Meghan’s Wish
Dark Wolf Rising by Rhyannon Byrd
Robbery, Murder and Cups of Tea by Phil Church
Upcoming/Ongoing Features:
#FBQ Every Monday and Thursday.
Running till March End.
Book Review, Giveaway, Author Introduction
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Hi Nikita! Thanks for linking up with my NO RULES Weekend Blog Party…I've just added it to your blog list 🙂
Thanks Paula..I loved your hop..:)
You said it Nikita Soni! Rubina Ramesh is a Star Blogger and a woman going places. Need to watch out for this lady in the blogging and book reviewing world. 😀
Great interview – both questions and answers
Thanks Sundari..Yeah Rubina is well deserved Star Blogger..That is why she is on my blog.. 🙂 🙂
Candid answers. MA & MBA – wonder where you get the energy to do all that.
Thanks Neelesh..Yeah Rubina is well deserved Star Blogger..That is why she is on my blog.. 🙂 🙂
Thanks Paula.. I am all in for your party.. 🙂
Thanks Sundari and Neelesh..Yeah Rubina is well deserved Star Blogger..That is why she is on my blog.. 🙂 🙂