Introducing... THE PAGE FLIPPER

The Page Flipper
Chelsea

"The Page Flipper is a blog dedicated to everything YA - both the books and the authors that write them."


What drew you into the book blogging world?
Books! Okay, that's kind of a given. But I was so incredibly sick of the glazed eyes I got from people who didn't read. I'd always have to talk about the book I was reading, and I'd take it out on my poor unsuspecting family. And then I went online in 2007 and found all these cool book websites like Book Divas, etc. Somehow, I came into contact with a publisher at Penguin who was looking for reader feedback. She sent me the book, I emailed her my thoughts, etc. And then I found blogspot and realized I could freely talk about the books I read to the world. And, since then, I haven't shut up.

What's your favorite part about book blogging?
I know this is probably a standard answer, but the community. It's awesome getting to talk to other readers - and even authors - about books. And there is generally no eye-glazing, because they're as excited about books as I am. It's awesome.

Who's your favorite author?
Laurie Halse Anderson. She rocks.

What kind of fiction are you into? or are you a nonfiction reader?
Despite having written a nonfiction memoir, I'm more of a fiction reader. But I love nonfiction that reads like fiction, like David Sedaris' books or I Don't Want to Be Crazy by Samantha Schutz. As far as fiction goes, I'm totally varied. One day, I'll be reading fantasy, and the next contemporary. After that, I'll pick up science fiction and wash it down with chick lit. If it's YA and the summary sounds appealing, no matter the genre, I'll scarf it down. Bon appetit.

If you could change your name what would you go by?
Jade. I love that name. I read The Nature of Jade by Deb Caletti solely because of that, and found an awesome author.

IF you could have an AWESOME super power what would it be?
I'd want to control the elements. I mean, really, think about it. Telekenisis? If you master wind, it's basically the same thing. Flying? Wind. Who needs mind control when you can just threaten people with blasts of fire? I think it's just as effective. Plus, how fun would it be to make earthquakes and stuff? Okay, obviously I've thought about this too much for my own good.

What is your guilty pleasure?
Writing fan fiction. Guilty as charged.

Why should I visit your blog?
Because I'll give you a cookie? :) Bribing always works. In that vein, I also have contests for awesome books, like prize packs of YA. And because, if you're reading this, you probably love books as much as I do. So come chat with me about them!

And.. anything else you'd like to add?
That loose-leafed jasmine tea is the best thing to drink alongside a book.

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Don't forget to visit Chelsea at her blog!
*Pictured from left to right is Chelsea, Laurie Halse Anderson, and Sarah Dessen.

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