BLOG AWARDS: Just a small way to say THANK YOU

The Sassy’s Seal of Approval
is awarded by me. As you have probably noticed, on AR we do not dish out ratings. We either like a book or we don’t. Usually we have good reasons to both like and dislike ‘parts’ of a book. There are, however, some cases where we feel that this is just not enough and this is where our prestigious award comes in.

To be awarded the Sassy’s Seal of Approval and have it displayed on their website, (with link back to AR) an author must have written an outstanding book of excellence, in the eyes of Sassy.

We will not be handing these out to every Tom, Dick or Harry. Unless of course your name is Tom, Dick or Harry and you have written a book of excellence. 😀

With fictional books we will be looking for an enticing plot, interesting and believable characters we really care for and a fully developed story with a good beginning, middle and end! Not forgetting that extra rush of excitement gained as we are swept along with a story we could not put down.

Non-fiction books should have the ability to hold one’s interest, reveal exciting, possibly life changing news, which empower and inspire. These are often valuable guides and resources, which also supply us with that familiar book buzz we so love when reading something that captures our heart and really ‘speaks’ to us; mind, body and soul.
A good cover is also a bonus!

Awarded to:

Sharon Maria Bidwell

(As you can see I don’t give them out willy-nilly!)

For Reviewers to Award

The Award is yet to be unveiled LOL

The AR Reviewer’s Revered Read 
This is awardedby other AR reviewers, the permanent members of staff that I know will only give this out to authors that truly deserve this prestigious honour. 

For an author’s book to be awarded the The AR Reviewer’s Revered Read and have it displayed on their website, (with link back to AR) they must have written an outstanding book of excellence, in the eyesof one of our trusted, and very good, AR reviewers.

As with the Sassy Seal of Approval, this award will not behanded out to every Tom, Dick or Harry. Unless of course yourname is Tom, Dick or Harry and you have written a book of excellence.

With fictional bookswe will be looking for an enticing plot, interesting and believablecharacters we really care for and a fully developed story with a goodbeginning, middle and end! Not forgetting that extra rush of excitementgained as we are swept along with a story we could not put down.

Non-fictionbooks should have the ability to hold one’s interest, reveal exciting,possibly life changing news, which empower and inspire. These are oftenvaluable guides and resources, which also supply us with that familiarbook buzz we so love when reading something that captures our heart andreally ‘speaks’ to us; mind, body and soul.

Send review requests to:
Sassy Brit
Sassy[dot]Brit[at]gmail[dot]com

Ifyou require a review of a book, which falls into the genre of erotica, pleasecontact: 
Trisha Collins:
alternative[dot]read[dot]publishers[dot]requests[at]inbox[dot]com

For our Readers

Alternative-Readers

Spreading Blog Love!

This one I award to bloggers. This will be given in recognition of their dedication and enthusiasm in sharing informative and entertaining book news, plus to acknowledge the growing friendships that blog love spreads. Book lovers are truly an inspiration to us all and this is my way of simply saying thank you, I love your blog!

I call it the
The Saturday Sassy Stamp of Approval!
Awarded to:

http://booknerdextraordinaire.blogspot.com/ — Jaime’s Jewell of a place!
http://www.bookchickcity.com/ — The Book Chic Carolyn!
The equally infamous Eleni! @ http://www.lafemmereaders.blogspot.com/
E.H> of Erotic Horizon fame
MizB17 @ Should be Reading! Check out this and her other blogs.
“Inky” Jo, of Ink and Paper Fantasy Reviews
Lovely Ladybug, of Escape in a Book
Nise’ “The Wise”, of Under the Boardwalk