About Traveling With T
Traveling With T is my blog. A blog that I started, in part, because I wanted something to occupy my free time, to save me from internet shopping (Sephora, I’m looking at you!) When I started Traveling With T, I wanted a space on the internet- a place that was for me. To write and talk about places I was going (traveling, restaurants, road-trips, fun events and book signings). When I started this blog, I did not have the intention of it becoming a book blog- I wanted to run 2 blogs- 1 about books and 1 for other things- a variety of topics. Slowly, though, I began talking about books here- and then Traveling With T just kind of morphed into the wonderful thing it is (at least in my opinion). Sometimes it’s funny, sometimes brutally honest- majority of it is books. It’s been a long and strange ride to get where it is and for me to feel 100% happy with TWT- but I wouldn’t trade the lessons I’ve learned for anything.
What Can You Expect To Find At Traveling With T
-Books (book talk and book reviews)
– Travel (local travel, road-trips, and fun events)
– Book signings
-Blog Tours and Giveaways
– Blog Talk (advice- not preachy advice or super-serious advice; advice from where I’ve been in the bloggy world- and encouragement!)
– Pictures
-Blog Features (most notably Literary Friday and Mashups.)
T. The Girl Behind The Blog.
T is the first initial of my name- and when I started this blog, I wanted a name that had some anonymity- but that could be linked to me, as well. T worked. T works.
But you want to know about me- well, here goes:
I love to read. I have loved to read since I got my first BSC book. I remember being called a book-worm when I was a kid.
The beach is the best place. EVER.
I’ve never been to England. Or France. Or Italy. But, I hope one day to say I have.
I saw the movie Eat, Pray, Love. I did not like- and I truly do not think the book would be any better.
I suffered through around 800 pages of 11/22/63 by Stephen King. For our book club. That only 1 other person read the book- and no wanted to discuss for “fear of ruining the ending”.
My accent is VERY Southern (at least that’s what people from other places tell me.
I watch Days of Our Lives. I make no apologies for my daily dose of entertainment.
British accents make me weak in the knees.
Uniformed men also make me weak in the knees- preferably a man in a military uniform- but sometimes those UPS uniforms do the trick.
My Goodreads shelf is a mess. I actually kind of slightly despise my Goodreads page.
I love music. Can’t sing a note in tune. But good golly, I LOVE dancing around the house, singing into my hairbrush.
I have a major thing for oldies music.
Roller skating is my thing. I love to roller skate. Bowling is a close second- I’m not that great at it- but I still love it.
Photography is my hobby.
I like my books in order. Hardcovers together and paperbacks together.
I met Kristian Alfonso (Hope Brady from Days of Our Lives). Pretty awesome day.
Authors are my rock stars.
I love going to concerts and events.
I don’t hate Taylor Swift. In fact, I enjoy most of her music.
Law and Order- especially the ones with Lenny (Jerry Orbach) are some of my favorite shows to watch. And watch again.
I still have an original NES. And can be found playing old-school games (Super Mario, Friday The 13th and Mega Man) when I’m feeling nostalgic.
My favorite alcoholic drink: Midori Sour. Next fav: Amaretto Sour. Unless, someone can make THE HUNK (pineapple juice and vanilla vodka)- then THAT is it.
I laugh. A lot.
I tend to pick pinks for my polish. And I like nail art.
I wish there was a blow dry bar near me. I would go and have a blow out weekly. I LOVE luxurious treatments.
Sometimes I dress up in sparkly costumes- to help raise money for a children’s hospital.
I even walked in my first Color Me Rad run/walk in 2013 to help raise additional money for the hospital.(I’m the 2nd from left on back row)
Such a fun time!
I adore scrapbooking. And really want to start getting back into crafty projects.
I want to spend a week in NYC- hitting up Broadway shows and doing touristy things during the day. I want to visit California one day- take my pic with The Hollywood sign, dip my toes in the Pacific Ocean and look for star’s homes. Hawaii is one of my dream places- I want to visit, go snorkeling, rent a convertible and learn to hula dance.
* Want to know more? Read my Things About Me page.
Traveling With T 
Hey I love your bog, what you write and how you write, that is why I am nominating you for the Sisterhood of the World bloggers award. Follow the link to see your name in lights !! http://melanietoye.wordpress.com/2012/11/28/sisterhood-of-the-world-bloggers-award/
Thank you Melanie!
pleasure
I nominated you for a Liebster Award! It’s for up and coming bloggers and, well, I love book blogs! http://www.thebookwheelblog.com/the-liebster-blog-award/
Thank you!! 🙂
I’m trying to find your contact info. Email me at thebookwheeblog@gmail.com with your email, please!
Hi- I love your blog. When I read the description on Shereads, I laughed aloud- my dream is also to own my own bookstore, preferably near a beach. I am from the northeast, and dreams of the beach are haunting me lately, with the awful weather we have been having. I am looking forward to reading The Silence of Bonaventure Arrow!
Thank you! That is so nice of you! I can imagine that with the bad weather- the beach is haunting you lately! I hope you’ll enjoy The Silence of Bonaventure Arrow- be sure and join the discussion on She Reads at the end of the month!
Just dropping through…I’ve been writing for a very long time…now I write AND I’m publisher / CEO at Crossroad Press. I would LOVE to hear from some of you who do book blogs. I have books, after all, and some very deserving authors who would love to reach out and be involved. I think sites like this are the future of book marketing, so … anyway. You can get me at @david_n_wilson on twitter or at publisher AT crossroadpress DOT com any time….
David
Thanks for stopping by! I know there are some people who are on the fence about how much book blogs and social media plays a role in books- and while I don’t know how much it helps- I just enjoy reading and talking about books. Thanks for the contact info- I look forward to chatting with you.
Melinda-
You are too kind 🙂
Congratulations!
I have nominated your blog for 4 awards.
You can read more about this nomination at:
http://michelleclementsjames.wordpress.com/2014/01/06/new-awards/
Happy New Year!
Thank you, thank you, thank you! I’ll be checking them out!
Happy New Year and Happy Reading!
Congratulations!
I have nominated your blog for the Dragon’s Loyalty Award.
You can read more about this nomination is at:
http://michelleclementsjames.wordpress.com/2014/01/14/dragons-loyalty-award/
Hope you have a wonderful day!
Thank you, thank you! I hope you have a wonderful day as well!
So glad to find you blog and look forward to chatting with you about books in the future.
Aww! Thank you 🙂 🙂 You are in the right place if you like to talk about books! Thanks for stopping by, commenting and following 🙂 I look forward to future chats!
Great blog. I also love British accents, and Law and Order is like my comfort TV show.
Thank you! Those are great things 🙂 🙂
This is awesome! I’ve followed your reviews and interviews for a couple of years, but I hadn’t read about you until now. I no longer watch Days of our Lives but I used to and i must say Hope Brady looks almost exactly the same as she did 20+ years ago! I too love oldies music and think the beach is the best place on earth. I think we could be friends 😉
I think we could def be friends 🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂 I still love all those things- although I curse the fact that Soapnetwork is no longer on (I loved to watch Days at night while cooking/eating dinner!) And Hope Brady is so pretty + love her jewelry! The beach is my happy place. Love the sounds. The waves. The smell!