A lil’ survey!
May 20th 2009
Karen HawkinsOn Writing!
We’re always trying to improve things here at tgb, but we need your help. Let us know what’s working and what could/should be better by answering this short survey!
1. How often do you visit tgb?
2. At what times of the day?
3. Where do you usually read tbg?
4. What sort of blogs interest you the most?
5. Have you ever bought a book recommended by a tgb post?
6. Do you find the tgb site easy to navigate? Any suggestions to make it better?
7. Is there any information you’d like to see on tgb that isn’t there now?
8. Have you visited some of the author websites because of something you read on tgb?
9. Name one thing you like about tgb?
10. List one thing you’d like us to improve?
Just to make it worth your time to answer our lil’ survey, we’ll draw two answers at random and send them a goddess prize! Thanks, my lovely goddesses! We’re always trying to make your tgb experience better, so stay tuned for updates and changes!
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72 Responses to “A lil’ survey!”
EMMANUELLE JAPPONT on 20 May 2009 at 1:45 am #
1. How often do you visit tgb? Heu… everyday or so…
2. At what times of the day? Usually in the morning, after reading my emails I check a few sites… tgb is one of them.
3. Where do you usually read tbg? at home
4. What sort of blogs interest you the most? reading and cooking blogs… exclusively
5. Have you ever bought a book recommended by a tgb post? yes.
6. Do you find the tgb site easy to navigate? Any suggestions to make it better? it works for me, no change needed.
7. Is there any information you’d like to see on tgb that isn’t there now? sorry no
8. Have you visited some of the author websites because of something you read on tgb? yes, I discvered Julia London’s website thx to one of her posts…
9. Name one thing you like about tgb? you deal with many topics and it’s almost always funny, I like that.
10. List one thing you’d like us to improve? sorry nothing comes to m mind….
I’m not sure it helped but really, tgb works for me as it is !!
Ayse on 20 May 2009 at 3:05 am #
1. How often do you visit tgb? everyday or so except when I’m traveling, won’t open on my PDA
2. At what times of the day? mid day when I need a quick smile
3. Where do you usually read tbg? work (bad Ayse)
4. What sort of blogs interest you the most? the only blogs I currently follow are resing groups
5. Have you ever bought a book recommended by a tgb post? yes
6. Do you find the tgb site easy to navigate? Any suggestions to make it better? wish it wouldn’t crash on my PDA
7. Is there any information you’d like to see on tgb that isn’t there now? can’t think of anything
8. Have you visited some of the author websites because of something you read on tgb? yes… love finding out about contests
9. Name one thing you like about tgb? you gals are funny
10. List one thing you’d like us to improve? really wish there was an edit feature
Solveig on 20 May 2009 at 3:59 am #
1. How often do you visit tgb? 3-5 times a week
2. At what times? Depends on when my son is sleeping and when I work
3. Where? On my laptop at home
4. What sort of blogs interest you the most? Happenings in your everyday life that I can relate to
5. Have you ever bought a book recommended by a tgb post? Yes I found Claudia Dain here (thank god and your girls :Ö) but originally the books I liked and ordered from Amazon (f.ex by Sabrina, Karen and Nicole) really led me to tgb :ÖD
6. Navigation? Any suggestions? No, pretty straighforward
7. New information? Nibb, you´ve got it pretty much covered
8. Visit to author websites because of tgb? Yes, I know own all of Claudia Dains books which was one of the few of you I did not know before and can´t wait for How to Dazzel a Duke (I hope we get a excerpt soon?)
9. One thing you like? You girls are all so friendly and smart :Ö) Keep up the interesting blogs, you make me smile every time
10. Improvement? A spell check. It´s really embarrassing when I see ugly typos or spelling mistakes I´ve made since english is not my first language
Thank you for a wonderful site, have a lovely summer!
MizMacgyver on 20 May 2009 at 4:48 am #
1. How often do you visit tgb? Every weekday morning before work.
2. At what times of the day? In the mornings and sometimes in the evening.
3. Where do you usually read tbg? Home
4. What sort of blogs interest you the most? Reading exclusively
5. Have you ever bought a book recommended by a tgb post? Absolutely
6. Do you find the tgb site easy to navigate? Any suggestions to make it better? I find it easy to read as it is.
7. Is there any information you’d like to see on tgb that isn’t there now? None that I can think of right now.
8. Have you visited some of the author websites because of something you read on tgb? Yes, have them bookmarked.
9. Name one thing you like about tgb? The friendliness of the authors.
10. List one thing you’d like us to improve? I really can’t see anything that needs improvement.
cail on 20 May 2009 at 5:05 am #
1. How often do you visit tgb? usually two times, sometimes more, depending on what’s going on.
2. At what times of the day? before work and after work (around 7am and then 4pm)
3. Where do you usually read tbg? on my computer at home. i used to read at work before i switched industries
4. What sort of blogs interest you the most? this one! (i only read TGB and a yankees blog.)
5. Have you ever bought a book recommended by a tgb post? yes. including guest bloggers. As I’ve said before, Kathryn Caskie got a very loyal fan out of one of her past visits.
6. Do you find the tgb site easy to navigate? its all good. i love the blog, love the forum.
7. Is there any information you’d like to see on tgb that isn’t there now? is there a search option on the forum? that might be useful, so people don’t constantly repeat questions to the authors.
8. Have you visited some of the author websites because of something you read on tgb? i pop onto them on a regular basis to get some updates.
9. Name one thing you like about tgb? the people! everyone is funny and nice!
10. List one thing you’d like us to improve? i second the spell check and edit feature for the blog.
Freedom Writer on 20 May 2009 at 5:26 am #
1. Several times per day.
2. Usually first thing in the morning, around noon and sometime in late afternoon.
3. At home
4. I like a variety of blogs about everyday life of the goddesses, and about writing.
5. Yes
6. TGB is extremely easy to navigate.
7. I’ll have to think about it. Right now I like what I see.
8. Yes, I visit Julia’s message board on a regular basis and the other goddess’ websites occasionally.
9. All of the wonderful people involved in both writing and commenting on TGB.
10. The ability to edit our own comments would be good, but I would like to see more FROS. Is it Sunday yet?
Lisa H on 20 May 2009 at 5:28 am #
I would just like to say, I love TGB!!!! I think it’s perfect the way it is!
1. I visit 3 -5 times a day.
2. First thing in the morning, nap time for the baby and sometimes before I go to bed.
3. I read the blog at home, in my office. Sometimes I bring my laptop into other rooms.
4. They all interest me. I like the variety of subjects addressed.
5. I have bought books recommended here.
6. I think this blog is very easy to navigate, that is one of the reasons I come back. There are two other blogs I’d like to visit more, but they are difficult to navigate, so I stay away.
7. Yes, I’d like to know about Karen H’s wedding!
8. All the time.
9. I like many things about TGB, but one of my favorites is the “Ask a Goddess” in the Forum. Because I am a Regency writer, I appreciate their kindness and help when I have a question related to the Regency.
10. I honestly think things are perfect. Maybe one suggestion would be a calander to see who will blog each day of the month, that might be fun.
Kathy/Cookiedough on 20 May 2009 at 5:48 am #
1. How often do you visit tgb?
about 10 times through the day
2. At what times of the day? 1st net visit of the day, then I flit through the day
3. Where do you usually read tbg? at home- no lap top
4. What sort of blogs interest you the most? tear jerker, and laugh out loud funny ones
5. Have you ever bought a book recommended by a tgb post? yup!
6. Do you find the tgb site easy to navigate? Any suggestions to make it better? very easy
7. Is there any information you’d like to see on tgb that isn’t there now? nothing missing for me
8. Have you visited some of the author websites because of something you read on tgb? again, yup!
9. Name one thing you like about tgb? the friendly atmosphere
10. List one thing you’d like us to improve? cannot think of anythying right now
nancyg on 20 May 2009 at 6:03 am #
1. several times a day
2. morning while kids are getting ready for school, after lunch, after school when kids are doing their homework
3. home office
4. all of them – you ladies pick fun topics!
5. absolutely, although several goddesses were autobuys prior to coming here
6. it’s easy shmeezy
7. can’t think of any
8. yes, especially the guest bloggers I haven’t read before…visited the goddess websites I hadn’t read, and goddess Sabrina’s lovely new website after she posted about it
9. the people, of course! I feel like I’ve *met* some lovely new online friends
– wish I could swing RWA this year and we could hang with y’all in person – I mix a mean chocolate martini!!
10. wouldn’t change a thing, dahlings!! I’ll take ya any way I can get ya..
Susan M on 20 May 2009 at 6:05 am #
1. How often do you visit tgb? It’s been a couple of months but now I’m here everyday.
2. At what times of the day? First thing in the morning and then sometimes I stop in during the day.
3. Where do you usually read tbg? At work
4. What sort of blogs interest you the most? About books, about scrapbooking
5. Have you ever bought a book recommended by a tgb post? Yes
6. Do you find the tgb site easy to navigate? Any suggestions to make it better? Yes
7. Is there any information you’d like to see on tgb that isn’t there now? Nope
8. Have you visited some of the author websites because of something you read on tgb? Yes
9. Name one thing you like about tgb? Having access to all the wonderful authors.
10. List one thing you’d like us to improve? Being able to edit your post.
Margaret A. Golla on 20 May 2009 at 6:26 am #
Survey says!
Yes
1) Daily
2) In the morning
3) At my desk that overlooks koi pond (to keep an eye out for that dratted Blue Heron!) and pool.
4) A variety: writers, glogs, murder, agents, and, of course, cake wrecks (what can I say—it makes me smile)
5) Yes
6) Easy to nav.
7) You’re doing great!
9) The brevity of the blogs. Won’t read blogs that are freakin’ long—it takes too much time.
10) Nothing comes to mind
Karen Hawkins on 20 May 2009 at 6:45 am #
Thanks for taking the time to do our survey, guys! We love this blog and want it to work. While we know what WE like, we need to hear what YOU like — so tell us everything!
And Lisa H, I’m blogging tomorrow — I’ll do it on my wedding.
You lurkers, now’s the time to be heard – and to win a prize! Come on out and answer some simple questions and let us say hello!
Noelle (Chloe Harris) on 20 May 2009 at 6:55 am #
1. How often do you visit tgb?
I have a feed on my google homepage. So everyday!
2. At what times of the day?
Mornings before I leave for my day job and on my lunch hour.
3. Where do you usually read tbg?
At home and work
4. What sort of blogs interest you the most?
Ones that combine book talk with some personal narrative.
5. Have you ever bought a book recommended by a tgb post?
Not yet but I’ve put some on my to buy list.
6. Do you find the tgb site easy to navigate? Any suggestions to make it better?
I like the navigation.
7. Is there any information you’d like to see on tgb that isn’t there now?
I’d like to click on a goddess picture and be taken to her site.
8. Have you visited some of the author websites because of something you read on tgb?
Yes, for sure.
9. Name one thing you like about tgb?
There is always a question to the readers at the end of each blog and each author always tries to respond to most posters.
10. List one thing you’d like us to improve
Maybe a few more blogs about the process and craft of writing, but I still love the more personal blogs.
Lorena on 20 May 2009 at 6:58 am #
1. How often do you visit tgb? Most weekdays.
2. At what times of the day? Morning.
3. Where do you usually read tbg? Ummm….if I don’t say “at work” would you believe me?
4. What sort of blogs interest you the most? Blogs I read are usually other writers’, agents’ etc.
5. Have you ever bought a book recommended by a tgb post? A specific book? I don’t think so, but I love getting reminders when something I’m going to buy anyway is on its way. And I did start reading Lori H’s books because of her posts in general.
6. Do you find the tgb site easy to navigate? Any suggestions to make it better? Yes and no, in that order.
7. Is there any information you’d like to see on tgb that isn’t there now? Yes—the magic spell that will guarantee me a best-seller and make me an overnight success. There is one, right?
8. Have you visited some of the author websites because of something you read on tgb? Many times.
9. Name one thing you like about tgb? Hah! One thing? Ummm…nope, not just one thing.
10. List one thing you’d like us to improve? Like others, I’d like an “I’m an idiot” button that would let me fix things AFTER I see how stupid they look once you take the little box away
Lorena on 20 May 2009 at 6:59 am #
Ooh, forgot. See? The “I’m an idiot” button would help….it would be great if you could click on the statues to redirect to a goddess site, as well….
Becky on 20 May 2009 at 7:00 am #
1. How often do you visit tgb? Every day. It’s my homepage…
2. At what times of the day? Usually morning, and then again in the evening to see what’s been said
3. Where do you usually read tbg? At home in my bedroom
4. What sort of blogs interest you the most? Oh, all kinds. I like personal anecdotes, and I like talking about romance in general, and I like talking about men and food and girl stuff.
5. Have you ever bought a book recommended by a tgb post? Yep! Not telling which one, tho.
6. Do you find the tgb site easy to navigate? Any suggestions to make it better? Oh, it’s very easy. I’ve never had any problems finding anything.
7. Is there any information you’d like to see on tgb that isn’t there now? Uhhhh no. I think all I need to know is on here, and what isn’t is on the websites that I access from here. So we’re good.
8. Have you visited some of the author websites because of something you read on tgb? Yep. All of them, in fact.
9. Name one thing you like about tgb? I love the contact we get to have with real published authors and seeing that we’re not too different at all. And tgb makes me laugh.
10. List one thing you’d like us to improve? I got nothin. Sorry!
elsiehogarth on 20 May 2009 at 7:02 am #
1. I visit tgb every day.
2. I visit tgb before 9:00am and if possible sometime in the afternoon.
3. At home in my office.
4. The ones I go into have very interesting topics because the different groups seem to be well matched: TGB, Running w/Quills etc..
5. Yes
6. Simple and easy is the best.
7. Can’t think of anything right now.
8. I have a monthly list of authors that I visit their website during the month and all the goddesses are on it.
9. It makes me laugh.
10. I like it just like it is so I can’t think of anything.
Kathy/Cookiedough on 20 May 2009 at 7:07 am #
I’ve been lurking lately, and not commenting much.
Some days I feel I don’t have much to contribute to society, so I keep my typing mouth shut, lest i offend anyone.
Jim on 20 May 2009 at 7:28 am #
1 Probably twice daily, but if you post is see soon after.
2 Usually early am then later by early evening
3 At work first thing with coffee as I read email, then after dinner when I relax on thePC
4 I read food and Photo blogs, Book blogs and blogs by friends
5 Probably monthly I buy books, I have several of your recommends.
6 Very easy to Navigate
7 Love it the way it is.
8 ALL and often
9 Planned new books and the discuss of them by all of you
10 No I really enjoy it and your work.
Karen Hawkins on 20 May 2009 at 7:33 am #
Hmmm . . . and edit and spell check feature, eh? Those are great ideas. I use firefox and it spellchecks for me but I forget that function isn’t available in every browser.
Kathy, YOU may want to keep your ‘typing mouth shut’ but we don’t. Post it, baby, post it!
Great feedback guys. Keep it coming!
Lois on 20 May 2009 at 7:38 am #
Here’s mine
1. at least once, sometimes twice
2. morning for the at least once, but in evening if twice
3. going with how others answered it, home
4. too many actually. LOL Many book/author type, photoshop/paint shop pro related/Guiding Light related
5. probably, but I can’t remember. LOL I go to so many places and see ideas and recommendations so it’s tough to recall!
6. Easy, sure. . . but I think it’s fine the way it is, so no suggestions here
7. haven’t a clue
8. specifically because of something here, perhaps, but I usual am visiting most of the author sites anyway
9. the authors
10. haven’t a clue here.
Lois
JudyPatooty on 20 May 2009 at 7:42 am #
1. How often do you visit tgb? At least once a day. Usually 2 or 3 times, though.
2. At what times of the day? First visit in the morning, then I pop back throughout the day.
3. Where do you usually read tbg? During the week – at work, on the weekend – at home
4. What sort of blogs interest you the most? Any and all. I’m not picky.
5. Have you ever bought a book recommended by a tgb post? Yes! TGB is one of my main sources of new (and new-to-me) books to read.
6. Do you find the tgb site easy to navigate? Any suggestions to make it better? Very easy to navigate. No changes necessary that I can see.
7. Is there any information you’d like to see on tgb that isn’t there now? Can’t think of anything.
8. Have you visited some of the author websites because of something you read on tgb? Yes, I’ve visited all of them more than once because of TGB.
9. Name one thing you like about tgb? The friendly atmosphere of the blog and the forum.
10. List one thing you’d like us to improve? I wish there were a way to edit our blog comments after we post them. I hate it when my comment is left with a misspelling or poor grammar!
Louisa Cornell on 20 May 2009 at 7:45 am #
1. How often do I visit ? Every day, usually a couple of times a day.
2. Usually first thing in the AM and then later in the day and right before bed.
3. At home.
4. Romance novels reading and writing blogs, Regency historical blogs.
5. Are you kidding? I buy all kinds of books recommended by the tgb !
6. It works fabulously for me.
7. Can’t think of anything off-hand.
8. All the time !
9. The sense of community, the fun, and all of the info on your new books and of course FROS !
10. Can’t think of a thing !
SheridanLA on 20 May 2009 at 7:55 am #
1. I try to pop in daily, sometimes a few times a day
2. Usually mornings since I am on the West coast and most discussions have wound down early my time.
3. early morning at home, then at work
4. I don’t read that many, actually.
5. yup.
6. easy peasy, easy to read and get around.
7. not that I can think of
8. I have visited some, both goddess and non-goddess.. but I kinda like the vibe here and all the different personalities.
9. The cool people I have “met” on here… both author and reader
10. someone to email me and remind me to enter the weekly contests.
Pesky on 20 May 2009 at 7:59 am #
1. Depends on the day. If I’m up to my eyeballs in work I don’t at all. Otherwise, about 3 times.
2. Morning when I wake up, afternoon when I eat lunch, evening
3. At home
4. Authors, Technical
5. Yes.
6. It’s straight forward.
7. Nope, I come on, I read what the topic is for the day, I may comment, I go back to my regularly scheduled activities.
8. If it’s an author visiting that I haven’t read, I’ll go to check out their websites.
9. I think we covered this a few posts back. Interesting topics no back biting
10. I got nothing.
Kat on 20 May 2009 at 8:03 am #
1. How often ….
I try to visit every day — I have it subscribed on my firefox toolbar
2. At what times….
Usually around 8 – 9 central when I get to work. Much later on weekends.
3. Where….
Work during the week unless we’re really busy then my laptop at home.
4. What sort of blogs ….
Writing or makeup. I don’t read too many, but i love reading what other writers think.
5. Have you ever bought a book recommended by a tgb post?
I’m a huge fan of Sabrina and Julia — so the fact that they post here makes me want to read everyone else too.
6. Do you find the tgb site easy to navigate? Any suggestions to make it better?
I haven’t had any problems with it.
7. Is there any information you’d like to see on tgb that isn’t there now?
Not that I can think of. It’s informative without being overbearing.
8. Have you visited…
Yes — I checked out Lori H cause I thought her new book looked really interesting.
9. Name one thing you like about tgb?
Everyone in one place — and everyone is supportive rather than guarded
10. List one thing you’d like us to improve.
A auto-response update email maybe incase I’ve posted and can’t get back to check to see if someone responded.
Sabrina Jeffries on 20 May 2009 at 8:12 am #
I just want to say that we ALL take the quick nature of posting into consideration. In other words, nobody’s holding your typos against you. I hope y’all aren’t holding ours against US! I too have a spellcheck feature that I think is in Safari (my browser). Of course, right now it’s telling me that “y’all” is misspelled. Which it’s not!!
Booklover1335 on 20 May 2009 at 8:17 am #
1. How often do you visit tgb? whenever there is a new post
2. At what times of the day? I usually check for new posts first thing in the morning, sometimes in the afternoon
3. Where do you usually read tbg? I use google reader to read new posts from blogs & websites
4. What sort of blogs interest you the most? i like author sites, blogs about books, and humour blogs
5. Have you ever bought a book recommended by a tgb post? yes, in fact have read several. liked most, some I have been disappointed in.
6. Do you find the tgb site easy to navigate? Any suggestions to make it better? no suggestions to make it better. once you know where to look for things it is pretty easy to navigate.
7. Is there any information you’d like to see on tgb that isn’t there now? I would like the goddess calender to be more frequently updated with book signing, new releases….
8. Have you visited some of the author websites because of something you read on tgb? yes
9. Name one thing you like about tgb? love the posts are not about promoting books, but about lots of things, also like to read the comments left by other followers.
10. sometimes 1200 chrs is not enough
CrystalGB on 20 May 2009 at 8:17 am #
1. How often do you visit tgb? every day
2. At what times of the day? mostly in the morning
3. Where do you usually read tbg? work
4. What sort of blogs interest you the most? reading and money saving blogs
5. Have you ever bought a book recommended by a tgb post? yes
6. Do you find the tgb site easy to navigate? Yes. Any suggestions to make it better?It is fine the way it is.
7. Is there any information you’d like to see on tgb that isn’t there now? no
8. Have you visited some of the author websites because of something you read on tgb?yes
9. Name one thing you like about tgb? I like the variety of posts that you have.
10. List one thing you’d like us to improve? Can’t thing of anything.
evlqn on 20 May 2009 at 8:54 am #
1. Everyday
2. Usually right after I check my email, and then as many times a day as I can manage.
3.At home
4.Anything on tgb. What can I say you are interesting folks.
5.Oh, yes.
6.Very easy,unless I am having a mental meltdown day. Then walking and talking are separate activities.
7.No
8. All the time.
9.I like the way the people who come here care about one another.
10. Ya all are perfect, what’s to improve?
dbrown3400 on 20 May 2009 at 8:58 am #
1. How often do you visit tgb? Several times a day.
2. At what times of the day? Usually mid-morning and in the evening.
3. Where do you usually read tbg? At home and at DD#1’s house.
4. What sort of blogs interest you the most? Most of them.
5. Have you ever bought a book recommended by a tgb post? Just about all.
6. Do you find the tgb site easy to navigate? Any suggestions to make it better? It’s easy now.
7. Is there any information you’d like to see on tgb that isn’t there now? Haven’t found anything lacking.
8. Have you visited some of the author websites because of something you read on tgb? All of them.
9. Name one thing you like about tgb? The camaraderie.
10. List one thing you’d like us to improve? Can’t think of anything.
dbrown3400 on 20 May 2009 at 8:58 am #
1. How often do you visit tgb? Several times a day.
2. At what times of the day? Usually mid-morning and in the evening.
3. Where do you usually read tbg? At home and at DD#1’s house.
4. What sort of blogs interest you the most? Most of them.
5. Have you ever bought a book recommended by a tgb post? Just about all.
6. Do you find the tgb site easy to navigate? Any suggestions to make it better? It’s easy now.
7. Is there any information you’d like to see on tgb that isn’t there now? Haven’t found anything lacking.
8. Have you visited some of the author websites because of something you read on tgb? All of them.
9. Name one thing you like about tgb? The camaraderie.
10. List one thing you’d like us to improve? Can’t think of anything.
ct009ct on 20 May 2009 at 9:17 am #
1. How often do you visit tgb?
As often as I can….don’t always comment….depends on so many things, but it’s my Favorite!!
2. At what times of the day?
Whenever I can!
3. Where do you usually read tbg?
At my computer desk
4. What sort of blogs interest you the most?
They all do, I’m easy
5. Have you ever bought a book recommended by a tgb post?
Can’t say that I have.
6. Do you find the tgb site easy to navigate? Any suggestions to make it better?
It’s great & easy. Like the suggestion of being able to click on the statues and go to the author sites.
7. Is there any information you’d like to see on tgb that isn’t there now?
If there’s anything missing, I’m possible one of you witty ladies will think of it!!!
8. Have you visited some of the author websites because of something you read on tgb?
Yes
9. Name one thing you like about tgb?
All the great Goddesses who post here
10. List one thing you’d like us to improve?
my tendency to revert to lurker……LOL
Mari on 20 May 2009 at 9:19 am #
1. How often do you visit tgb? Usually every day, or every day
2. At what times of the day? In the morning
3. Where do you usually read tbg? At my home computer
4. What sort of blogs interest you the most? I like author interviews with new authors, I also like posts where the authors descibe the writing process as I am an aspiring writer
5. Have you ever bought a book recommended by a tgb post? Yes, many times
6. Do you find the tgb site easy to navigate? Any suggestions to make it better? It’s quite easy to navigate
7. Is there any information you’d like to see on tgb that isn’t there now?Maybe some charities that the author like and would recommend to us.
8. Have you visited some of the author websites because of something you read on tgb? Yes. I usually like to visit author websites.
9. Name one thing you like about tgb? I like reading posts by authors I like.
10. List one thing you’d like us to improve – Not much improvement needed. I do appreciate that there are new posts every day.
ct009ct on 20 May 2009 at 9:19 am #
Sorry!!1 #7 possible should be POSITIVE!!
(I’ve had two cups of coffee, maybe I need another)
Sabrina Jeffries on 20 May 2009 at 9:22 am #
I’m the one in charge of putting books up on the sidebar. Would it help if I made the BOOKS clickable to the website? Or to the book page on the website?
Jessica on 20 May 2009 at 9:54 am #
1. How often do you visit tgb? At least once a day.
2. At what times of the day? Once in the morning and various times during the day.
3. Where do you usually read tbg? My living room.
4. What sort of blogs interest you the most? I’m pretty easy to please so they all kind of do.
5. Have you ever bought a book recommended by a tgb post? Yes.
6. Do you find the tgb site easy to navigate? Any suggestions to make it better? Yes, its pretty straight-forward.
7. Is there any information you’d like to see on tgb that isn’t there now? Booklover1335’s calender idea is interesting.
8. Have you visited some of the author websites because of something you read on tgb? Yes
9. Name one thing you like about tgb? The direct interaction with all the authors.
10. List one thing you’d like us to improve? I agree about a spell check and an edit button.
Margaret on 20 May 2009 at 9:59 am #
1. How often do you visit tgb? – Visit? I thought I lived here! Isn’t that my lounger in the corner?
2. At what times of day? – Morning, afternoons, last thing before I go to bed. That’s in the other corner.
3. Where do you usually read tgb? – Right here in the living room.
4. What sort of blogs interest you most?- Nearly all goddess topics, cooking, travel, family stuff, doings.
5. Have you ever bought a book recommended by a tgb post? – Yes
6. Do you find the tgb site easy to navigate? – Very much so. Please don’t “improve” it to where it isn’t.
7. Is there any information you’d like to see on tgb that isn’t there now? – Book signings
8. Have you visited some of the author websites because of something you read on tgb? – Hard to say. I read a lot of author sites also.
9. Name one thing you like about tgb? – Learning that the goddess are just plain folk and fun to hang with. I think of tgb as a grand coffee klatch.
10. List one thing you’d like us to improve? – Have a new window open when I click on a link in the blog or anywhere else on the site. As in, click on a book/goddess; new window opens to her web site. ITM, TGB stays right where I left it.
Philomena D on 20 May 2009 at 10:06 am #
1. How often do you visit tgb? Daily
2. At what times of the day? Late Morning
3. Where do you usually read tbg? at home
4. What sort of blogs interest you the most? reading and genealogy
5. Have you ever bought a book recommended by a tgb post? Yes
6. Do you find the tgb site easy to navigate? Any suggestions to make it better? No change needed.
7. Is there any information you’d like to see on tgb that isn’t there now? Everything good.
8. Have you visited some of the author websites because of something you read on tgb? Yes – when I see a new book is coming out, I will go to the author’s website.
9. Name one thing you like about tgb? I like the funny stuff
10. List one thing you’d like us to improve? Everything is good.
Suzanne Enoch on 20 May 2009 at 10:47 am #
I have to say that I like having contact with the readers here. Writing’s pretty solitary most of the time, and everybody here is so friendly and open and helpful. And I can wear my ripped T-shirt and nobody cares. Well, except maybe for Claudia. *g*
kay on 20 May 2009 at 11:13 am #
1. How often do you visit tgb? At least once a day
2. At what times of the day? Usually, the morning…maybe the afternoon depending on my day
3. Where do you usually read tbg? At work
4. What sort of blogs interest you the most? Author blogs, book review sites, history blog sites
5. Have you ever bought a book recommended by a tgb post? Yes, but I was going to buy it anyway.
6. Do you find the tgb site easy to navigate? Any suggestions to make it better? I’m fine with the way it is.
7. Is there any information you’d like to see on tgb that isn’t there now? Nah
8. Have you visited some of the author websites because of something you read on tgb? Yes.
9. Name one thing you like about tgb? The upbeat atmosphere
10. List one thing you’d like us to improve? Wouldn’t
Pesky on 20 May 2009 at 11:18 am #
Sabrina:
You could link them, but then again I haven’t had any issues with clicking on the author links on the bottom and finding them.
Dorthy on 20 May 2009 at 11:23 am #
1. How often do you visit tgb? – Daily multiple times or every other day.
2. At what times of the day? – mid-morning or late afternoon or evening or midnight or…….
3. Where do you usually read tbg? – My home computer
4. What sort of blogs interest you the most? – i only read author blogs, so i guess ones on reading, and stuff like that.
5. Have you ever bought a book recommended by a tgb post? – yes
6. Do you find the tgb site easy to navigate? Any suggestions to make it better? – find it very easy to navigate. no chance needed.
7. Is there any information you’d like to see on tgb that isn’t there now? – calander updated more…just see Booklover 1335’s post.
8. Have you visited some of the author websites because of something you read on tgb? -yes
9. Name one thing you like about tgb? – only one? ok will come back to this one when I narrow it down.
10. List one thing you’d like us to improve? – ummmmmm.
Sabrina Jeffries on 20 May 2009 at 9:22 am #
I’m the one in charge of putting books up on the sidebar. Would it help if I made the BOOKS clickable to the website? Or to the book page on the website?
YES.
crp on 20 May 2009 at 11:35 am #
How often do you visit tgb?
2. At what times of the day?
3. Where do you usually read tbg?home
4. What sort of blogs interest you the most? writer blogs
5. Have you ever bought a book recommended by a tgb post? all the time
6. Do you find the tgb site easy to navigate? Any suggestions to make it better?yes
7. Is there any information you’d like to see on tgb that isn’t there now? if an author has a series out a quick #1 of what series amd link to other books in series
8. Have you visited some of the author websites because of something you read on tgb? I click on new book covers
9. Name one thing you like about tgb? it’s funny
10. List one thing you’d like us to improve? list upcoming books so we can know to pre-order
amy1242 on 20 May 2009 at 11:43 am #
1. I visit several times throughout the day
2. Most mornings, but it depends on the day. Less on the weekends.
3. I read it from home.
4. I like various blog topics but really enjoy the humor I find here.
5. Yes, book recommendations from readers and authors here are always appreciated.
6. Very easy to navigate. No suggestions I can think of right now.
7. I second Lisa H’s comment. Looking forward to the wedding blog K-Hawk!
8. Yes, all of them.
9. I like reading all the bloggers and authors topics and comments. You’re all so dang NICE! And FUNNY!!
10. No improvements necessary. I love you just the way you are!
LisaK on 20 May 2009 at 12:14 pm #
Oh my, I’m so verra late today – got home just an hour ago, so I hope you will forgive me when I don’t read all the posts and say something that already has been said before.
1. I visit several times a day, depends on how much time I have in general.
2. Throughout the week, when I’ve got school, early afternoon in middle Europe, that’s always late night or early morning here in Blog-time.
3. At home.
4. Well, FROS, of course. *snicker* No, honestly, I like blogs about daily life stuff and writing life. And the ones complaining about something. I’m complaining all the time, so it’s good to see others do it, as well.
5. Of course. 90% of the books I buy are either recommended here (or the forum) or over at RNTV.
6. I like how it is, however, I’ve always wished for something you’ve recently started, I think: on the left side under “Goddess Keepers” the names of all of you connected to your posts. Sometimes I want to look something up that I’ve read sometime ago on a blog but can only remember who of you goddesses wrote it, but never the name or category it falls into.
7. See above.
8. Always.
9. The fact that I’ve found real friends (if only via Internet) in all
cont.
LisaK on 20 May 2009 at 12:16 pm #
cont.
of you sweeties here. I feel like I know you and that makes me feel good.
10. More man-candy. Ya know. Hot guys ‘n all that stuff. *g* Only jokin’. I love how it is here! Okay, maybe, but only because I’m an artist, the colour. I love the blue but I’m not a particular fan of the light violet. I mean, I’m used to it, it’s just not my favourite colour, but that’s only a personal thing.
Lorena on 20 May 2009 at 12:33 pm #
Sabrina: there should be a Southern spell check! And grammar check, for that matter. For example, it should know that when you’re speaking (or writing) to one person, ya’ll is correct, but when speaking or writing to a group, it should be y’all!
Clickable books, clickable goddesses….for some reason, I think technology ought to enable us to live our lives INSTANTLY. Maybe that’s because I’m a Luddite at heart and think it ought to be good for something…
Sheila Greene on 20 May 2009 at 12:44 pm #
1. How often do you visit tgb? Everyday
2. At what times of the day? Noon
3. Where do you usually read tbg? Work (lunch)
4. What sort of blogs interest you the most? Funny
5. Have you ever bought a book recommended by a tgb post? Yes (alot)
6. Do you find the tgb site easy to navigate? Any suggestions to make it better? Navigation is easy. No other suggestions. I like it the way it is.
7. Is there any information you’d like to see on tgb that isn’t there now? Do you add more Goddesses? Julie Garwood, Johanna Lindsey, Diana Palmer
8. Have you visited some of the author websites because of something you read on tgb? Yes
9. Name one thing you like about tgb? Karen Hawkins hotties and the humor. I laugh everyday. Thank you!
10. List one thing you’d like us to improve? nothing
Kathleen O on 20 May 2009 at 12:52 pm #
1. at least once a day, sometimes twice. Depends on how busy I am..
2. — usually in the mornings-depends on how long it takes to look at my emails and answer them.
3. At my desk- which is located in my Kitchen
4. It varies it depends on what mood I am in as to what intrest me.
5. OH yes,
6. find easy to navigate, no need to change in my humble opinion.
7. Maybe if the book is part of series and what # it fall into, like if it’s the 1st or 5th etc.,
8. A few of them.
9. Well it has introduced me to authors I have not read before. I have heard about them through one of the goddess’s website.
10. When you have a good thing already, why improve…but I could stand to see a few more hot guys once in awhile…
cheryl c. on 20 May 2009 at 1:10 pm #
1. How often do you visit tgb? every day ( at least once )
2. At what times of the day? varies
3. Where do you usually read tbg? at home
4. What sort of blogs interest you the most? humorous, new book intros, travel blogs, author stories, contests, surveys, book recommendations and reviews, hunky guys…really, I like a lot of different types of blogs
5. Have you ever bought a book recommended by a tgb post? YES!
6. Do you find the tgb site easy to navigate? Any suggestions to make it better? this site is very easy
7. Is there any information you’d like to see on tgb that isn’t there now? no, you guys are great
8. Have you visited some of the author websites because of something you read on tgb? I have visited all of them
9. Name one thing you like about tgb? the authors and the contests (OK, that’s 2 things)
10. List one thing you’d like us to improve? I can’t think of a thing!
Jane on 20 May 2009 at 1:12 pm #
1. How often do you visit tgb? Daily
2. At what times of the day? Mid-late afternoon.
3. Where do you usually read tbg? Work
4. What sort of blogs interest you the most? Review and reader blogs.
5. Have you ever bought a book recommended by a tgb post? Yes
6. Do you find the tgb site easy to navigate? Yes
7. Is there any information you’d like to see on tgb that isn’t there now? Can’t think of any right now.
8. Have you visited some of the author websites because of something you read on tgb? Yes
9. Name one thing you like about tgb? I love the humorous posts and FROS.
10. List one thing you’d like us to improve? It’s perfect the way it is.
Kathy/Cookiedough on 20 May 2009 at 3:26 pm #
I should start bugging Michael for more hawt pics!
Jamie on 20 May 2009 at 3:59 pm #
1. How often do you visit tgb? about 3 times a day
2. At what times of the day? Morning, late afternoon and evening
3. Where do you usually read tbg? Home at my computer
4. What sort of blogs interest you the most? anything basically. I love the hot guys and talking about cats and such (I am a big cat person).
5. Have you ever bought a book recommended by a tgb post? I have bought books by the goddesses, so that brought me here. I am new here, so I haven’t checked out the books, but I think I have read several of them all ready.
6. Do you find the tgb site easy to navigate? Any suggestions to make it better? A search feature is always nice, but other than that it’s very easy to navigate.
7. Is there any information you’d like to see on tgb that isn’t there now? Well, I like to know the books and the order of the series books, but I can find that on their individual websites.
8. Have you visited some of the author websites because of something you read on tgb? I visited the individual websites before coming here.
9. Name one thing you like about tgb? it’s a nice, friendly place
10. List one thing you’d like us to improve? it’s great as it is
Jamie on 20 May 2009 at 3:59 pm #
I could have written more above but Zeus wouldn’t let me go into details above.
Jamie on 20 May 2009 at 4:08 pm #
Oh and Sabrina – clickable books would be WONDERFUL!!!
Judy F on 20 May 2009 at 4:14 pm #
1. How often do you visit tgb? every day for some reason several times on sunday.
2. At what times of the day? about 5:50 am then when I get home from work at 4
3. Where do you usually read tbg? home mostly
4. What sort of blogs interest you the most? ones that make me laugh, review and reader/author blogs
5. Have you ever bought a book recommended by a tgb post? yes you evil people LOL
6. Do you find the tgb site easy to navigate? Any suggestions to make it better? none that I can think of
7. Is there any information you’d like to see on tgb that isn’t there now?
8. Have you visited some of the author websites because of something you read on tgb? yes
9. Name one thing you like about tgb? Its a warm and friendly place
10. List one thing you’d like us to improve? spell check and maybe emotions in the post.
Karen Hawkins on 20 May 2009 at 6:49 pm #
Your answers are giving us some great ideas to tweak the site a bit. And it’s nice to hear that most things are working for you guys!
I love surveys and checking to make sure things are a-ok. You never know until you ask — or so my mother used to always tell me! Thanks, guys!
I’ll post the winners of the drawing tomorrow!
Kathy/Cookiedough on 20 May 2009 at 6:59 pm #
on a FROS kind of note; I saw my friend’s hot cop yesterday. I was sitting talking to another friend and he strolled up in front of me to lean on the booth’s counter – his cute butt was mere inches from my face. I kept trying to get my talking friend’s attention by glancing over at him several times but she kept on talking -oblivious to his cuteness.
TinaLouiseF on 20 May 2009 at 7:04 pm #
1. Between 1 and 4 times a week. (This week 3 times)
2. Varies – Sunday between 9-10 am. Usually between 5-7 pm. Sometimes 11 pm – 2 am.
3. Either while sitting on my couch at home or while working at my dad’s house.
4. I’m not really sure. I usually read every beginning, but sometimes I do not read all of the comments.
I usually really like the guest blogs.
5. Yes
6. Yes it is easy to navigate. TGB is the second blog I found. It has some similarities to Squawk Radio, my beginning.
7. Not that I know of.
8. Yes, a few.
9. Guest Goddesses and FROS.
10. I’d use spell check.
Lisa H on 20 May 2009 at 7:52 pm #
Ohhhh for 6. I said there were other blogs I like to visit more…I meant more often. TGB is by far, hands down my favorite. I will blame my poor typing skills for that miscommunication!
Gillian on 20 May 2009 at 8:14 pm #
1. How often do you visit tgb? 3-5 times a week
2. At what times of the day? early morning or later evening
3. Where do you usually read tbg? home
4. What sort of blogs interest you the most? writing advice but love the variety
5. Have you ever bought a book recommended by a tgb post? Absolutely
6. Do you find the tgb site easy to navigate? Any suggestions to make it better? I enjoy the positive attitude
7. Is there any information you’d like to see on tgb that isn’t there now? nope
8. Have you visited some of the author websites because of something you read on tgb? oh yes, on a regular basis
9. Name one thing you like about tgb? As above, the positive attitudes.
10. List one thing you’d like us to improve? You all already do it–but thanks for responding to comments. I do not like visiting blogs where the comments are never answered.
Aemelia on 20 May 2009 at 9:02 pm #
1. How often do you visit tgb? at least once a day…though sometime 2 or more
2. At what times of the day? usually around 7:30am and then not until 5pm
3. Where do you usually read tbg? home…sometimes, but rarely at the office
4. What sort of blogs interest you the most? romancelandia, some w/snarky humor, some sweet humor, reader/reviewer/author blogs
5. Have you ever bought a book recommended by a tgb post? absolutely…thank you for helping me find Karen Rose and Sabrina Jeffries!!!!!
6. Do you find the tgb site easy to navigate?yes YES yes Any suggestions to make it better?no NO no
7. Is there any information you’d like to see on tgb that isn’t there now?hmm…not any I can think of
8. Have you visited some of the author websites because of something you read on tgb? yes
9. Name one thing you like about tgb? friendly environment & FROS
10. List one thing you’d like us to improve? morh FROS!!!!! maybe slide in a FROW in the middle of the week
P … and spell check!!!
ladydawgfan on 20 May 2009 at 9:09 pm #
1. How often do you visit tgb? On a daily basis.
2. At what times of the day? Usually in the evening
3. Where do you usually read tbg? My home computer
4. What sort of blogs interest you the most? Romance book sites
5. Have you ever bought a book recommended by a tgb post? Yes
6. Do you find the tgb site easy to navigate? Any suggestions to make it better? It’s very easy to wander through.
7. Is there any information you’d like to see on tgb that isn’t there now? Calender of Events for Goddess book signings.
8. Have you visited some of the author websites because of something you read on tgb? Yes
9. Name one thing you like about tgb? EVERYTHING!!
10. List one thing you’d like us to improve? The aforementioned edit and spell check.
RachieG on 20 May 2009 at 9:45 pm #
1. Everyday
2. Usually around 9 or after 7 in the evening.
3. Home on my laptop
4. Romance Review Blogs..or Author Blogs !!
5. two so far!
6. So easy, no complaints!
7. Not that I can think of now…
8. I have! When an author talks about their new books or has a giveaway, I enjoy going to their home websites for more information.
9. Giveaways!
10. I love it the way it is…I guess just post more!
Lyoness2009 on 20 May 2009 at 9:59 pm #
1. 2 times a day
2. after lunch and after supper
3. work and home
4. Guest authors
5. I have!
6. Very!!
7. No, everything is great!
8. About 2 or 3 times a week I visit an author’s website b/c of a recommendation on here!
9. guest authors! enjoy hearing about new books!
10. somtimes the posts are hard to figure out who the author was…that could be made a bit clearer. I love TGB!
kh on 21 May 2009 at 12:00 am #
1. How often do you visit tgb?every day
2. At what times of the day?9 pm
3. Where do you usually read tbg?home
4. What sort of blogs interest you the most?romnce
5. Have you ever bought a book recommended by a tgb post? no
6. Do you find the tgb site easy to navigate? Any suggestions to make it better?yes
7. Is there any information you’d like to see on tgb that isn’t there now? no
8. Have you visited some of the author websites because of something you read on tgb?yes
9. Name one thing you like about tgb?- the givewawys
10. List one thing you’d like us to improve? more color and heading contest winners
thanks ladies
Laurie G on 21 May 2009 at 4:04 am #
1. How often do you visit tgb?
Every morning
2. At what times of the day?
5-6 AM I’m an early bird
3. Where do you usually read tbg?
At home
4. What sort of blogs interest you the most?
about your books, life, husbands and family-makes me connect with you, things you find humorous
5. Have you ever bought a book recommended by a tgb post?
Several
6. Do you find the tgb site easy to navigate? Any suggestions to make it better?
I haven’t had any problems.
7. Is there any information you’d like to see on tgb that isn’t there now?
No, you cover it!
8. Have you visited some of the author websites because of something you read on tgb?
New authors/recommendations
9. Name one thing you like about tgb?
Friendly and fun
10. List one thing you’d like us to improve?
?
SuzyQ on 21 May 2009 at 1:18 pm #
1. How often do you visit tgb?
I used to check in at least once a day but I have been very busy lately. But ALWAYS on Sunday
2. At what times of the day?
varies
3. Where do you usually read tbg? a
t work mostly and sometimes home
4. What sort of blogs interest you the most?
only this one
5. Have you ever bought a book recommended by a tgb post?
absolutely!
6. Do you find the tgb site easy to navigate? Any suggestions to make it better?
very easy to navigate.
7. Is there any information you’d like to see on tgb that isn’t there now?
I agree with others – book signings and such.
8. Have you visited some of the author websites because of something you read on tgb?
yes
9. Name one thing you like about tgb?
how everyone makes you feel right at home.
10. List one thing you’d like us to improve?
Sabrina – great idea on linking the book to that page of the website or even an excerpt. Ha, even better – link it to the Amazon cart – LOL!
Ava on 22 May 2009 at 4:21 pm #
1. How often do you visit tgb? 1 or 2 times per week.
2. At what times of the day? Evening always.
3. Where do you usually read tbg? At home.
4. What sort of blogs interest you the most? Author blogs.
5. Have you ever bought a book recommended by a tgb post? I’m sure I have.
6. Do you find the tgb site easy to navigate? Any suggestions to make it better? I think a monthty/bi-weekly book club could be fun–people could post what books they had read recently that were good and why.
7. Is there any information you’d like to see on tgb that isn’t there now? Nope.
8. Have you visited some of the author websites because of something you read on tgb? Yup.
9. Name one thing you like about tgb? It’s just peaceful.
10. List one thing you’d like us to improve? The blog has a lot of white–so reading can be harsh on the eyes, but I do read at night after a full day or work so my eyes are tired. Less white is all I can think.
Caffey on 23 May 2009 at 11:43 pm #
1. How often do you visit tgb? ***I’d love to come each day! often I don’t rmember address. I put a note in another question below about a email feed
2. At what times of the day? **Evening
3. Where do you usually read tbg? ***On my laptop in the evening in be
4. What sort of blogs interest you the most? ***love chatting books, and historical things about historical romances, anything books
5. Have you ever bought a book recommended by a tgb post? ***many!
6. Do you find the tgb site easy to navigate? Any suggestions to make it better? ***I’d love if you put a email feed? So I can know when you have a new post up and come directly here. Its I think easier for some by email when there is a post for others its a Google reader etc. So I think its good to have both.
7. Is there any information you’d like to see on tgb that isn’t there now? ***its perfect!
8. Have you visited some of the author websites because of something you read on tgb?
***I’m always coming here from the authors sites and then after visiting going to another author site fro
9. Name one thing you like about tgb?**the book discussions
10. List one thing you’d like us to improve? ***Its perfect
Cindi on 24 May 2009 at 12:14 pm #
1. How often do you visit tgb? At LEAST weekly, every FROS SUNDAY!
2. At what times of the day? Usually mid-day or early evening.
3. Where do you usually read tbg? On the couch . . . . reclining gracefully
4. What sort of blogs interest you the most? FROS to start, but I so enjoy catching up on the days before. Your blogs are the perfect length, mostly funny but always real. And when your blogs are serious and sad, its real. I pray for happy marriages, lost weight and cry for pets gone over the rainbow bridge. I’ve been to other author blogs where its, like, “Today I wrote 3 pages . . . .”; no real people feeling there!
5. Have you ever bought a book recommended by a tgb post? Of course.
6. Do you find the tgb site easy to navigate? Any suggestions to make it better? Very easy to nav; maybe archives by subject?
7. Is there any information you’d like to see on tgb that isn’t there now? Nope!
8. Have you visited some of the author websites because of something you read on tgb? Goddess authors? Of course.
9. Name one thing you like about tgb? The NAME!
10. List one thing you’d like us to improve? Can’t think of any.