Every blogger wants to know what you the readers are wanting from the blog.  I am so tickled that I have readers at all - but I want to spend time on providing the best mystery blog.  I need your feedback to do that.  

 Last summer participation in the book giveaways tapered off and it hasn't really bounced back from my last book giveaway.  So I am asking you to take a few moments and tell me what I am doing right so far.  What are the two top things you like about the blog.  

If you wish to take a few moments and share with me what you would like to see that I have not been doing - then please, please, please leave a comment.

Thank you for your participation!

In the world of mystery books and authors we are sad to say that Ariana Franklin, author of the Mistress of the Art of Death series passed away January 27, 2011 at 77 years of age.  Ariana Franklin was the pen name of British writer Diana Norman. A former journalist, Norman had written several critically acclaimed biographies and historical novels. She lived in Hertfordshire, England, with her husband, the film critic Barry Norman. 

Miss Norman will truly be missed. 

Reader Question - Do you like Book Trailers?

Book trailers are the same idea as a movie teaser to spark some "buzz" about the upcoming release but for books.  With the advent of YouTube and movie maker software easily available, authors can make their own book trailers or hire professionals to do it.  Book trailers are seen around the internet since most authors can't afford their book trailers as television commercials.

My questions:

-  Are book trailers something you consider when looking for a book? 
 
-  Have you, dear readers, watched book trailers (I have only posted a few)?

-  Do you look for book trailers?

-  Where have you most often found book trailers?
 
-  What have you thought of the book trailers you have seen?
 
-  Do you prefer a book trailer or the author discussing the book?
 
-  Do  you have some book trailers that you particularly like?
 
-  What aspects do you like or dislike about book trailers?

Please take a few moments and get a discussion going on this new form of internet promotion.

Here is a fairly typical book trailer to get discussion started:

 

You Tell Me!

Hello again my blogoshere friends,

First I would like to announce the winner of last week's give away:
sarrcbum who left a comment about Agatha Christie and her writing style.
sarrcbum please notify me with your physical address so I can mail the "I Read Banned Books" bracelet to you.

It is easy to write up little Musings for myself, but in the blogoshere it isn't just about the blogger - it is about community. You dear readers are my community that is forming. I desire to provide blog posts that entertain, inspire and inform you. But those are all subjective. I know what may entertain, inspire and inform me - but not you. I need you wonderful readers and diligent followers to share with me.

For today's Musings I want my readers to join in and tell me what content you enjoy the most.  What do you look forward to reading about?  What would you like to see more of on this blog in keeping with the theme?  Here is your chance to help shape this blog to meet your desires.  So loosen up those fingers and tell me what would make this a world-class-exciting-must-read-blog for you.  Please use the form below to give me your input.  I am really looking forward to hearing from YOU.

Until Thursday's book review, I wish you many mysterious moments!