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In February, 2020 I became a promotional influencer and reviewer for LibroFM ALC. I announced my participation in the LibroFM ALC programme via #TheSundayPost.

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SFN | Sci-Fi November: Are You Ready for 30 Days of Sci-Fi!?

Posted Thursday, 31 October, 2013 by jorielov 3 Comments

Hallo, dear hearts!

I have an announcement to make! A wicked sweet event is about to erupt throughout the bookish blogosphere known as Sci-Fi November hosted by Rinn of Rinn Reads!! Everyone take a moment to clap and cheer as many of us have been lifelong appreciators of all-things science fiction and now we get a platform to share the lovely bits we admire so much as well as explore new territory which is what I will be doing with my book, film, and tv reviews! I might even throw in a few posts that are not on the schedule, so stay tuned! Meanwhile, during November I have 5! exciting book tours that will be ‘sticky’ to the top of my blog, whilst SFN will be featured below them! I am also going to be working on my previous reading challenges as much as I can, which means there will be a wide variety of posts happening throughout November here on Jorie Loves A Story! My hiatus is officially null and void! My official post for SFN is not actually a ‘post per se’ but a newly created ‘page‘ at the top! I decided to make a dedicated page to house an archive of all the posts & features that will be alighting whilst I dig into new authors, explore new realms of literature, and soak up the joy of the other bloggers who are taking part and imparting their love and passion for science fiction whilst most of the world will be knee-deep involved in Nanowrimo! I wish all of us November writers a heap of happiness as we embark on making November memorable and exciting!
With Galactic Greetings,

Jorie

{SOURCES: Sci-Fi November Badge provided by Rinn Reads for participants to advert the month long event and to encourage people to follow along with those of us who are contributing!}

About jorielov

I am self-educated through local libraries and alternative education opportunities. I am a writer by trade and I cured a ten-year writer’s block by the discovery of Nanowrimo in November 2008. The event changed my life by re-establishing my muse and solidifying my path. Five years later whilst exploring the bookish blogosphere I decided to become a book blogger. I am a champion of wordsmiths who evoke a visceral experience in narrative. I write comprehensive book showcases electing to get into the heart of my reading observations. I dance through genres seeking literary enlightenment and enchantment. Starting in Autumn 2013 I became a blog book tour hostess featuring books and authors. I joined The Classics Club in January 2014 to seek out appreciators of the timeless works of literature whose breadth of scope and voice resonate with us all.

"I write my heart out and own my writing after it has spilt out of the pen." - self quote (Jorie of Jorie Loves A Story)

Posted Thursday, 31 October, 2013 by jorielov in Dystopian, Sci-Fi November, Science Fiction, Steampunk, Time Travel

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3 responses to “SFN | Sci-Fi November: Are You Ready for 30 Days of Sci-Fi!?”

Ara @ My Book and My Coffee

Happy Sci-Fi Month! :) I love that you dedicated a page for that. Thanks for sharing. I visited that page and I just have to say… WOW! I look forward to reading all your posts :D

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Saturday, 2 November, 2013, 5:32 AM
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- Jorie
  
  Hallo Ara! :)
  
  I’m thankful that your stoked about my month of posts for SFN! I have to admit, even for me!? I am a bit giddy myself!! Especially given all the lovely books & authors I can explore whilst we celebrate SFN! I thought better than a post would be a page, as its more visible and easier to see! Took me a few challenges & events to realise this though! Laughs. I look forward to seeing you return! *waves happily*
  
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  Saturday, 2 November, 2013, 11:06 AM
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Christine

Your posts are showing up in my reader again! YAY! :D

Just in time for me to procrastinate too *laughs*

Can’t wait to read your SFN posts!

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Friday, 1 November, 2013, 2:03 AM
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