I told you guys I was working on something behind the scenes and today it’s finally ready to share- I made a video! This is something that I’ve been meaning to try for a while and I finally got everything together and sat down and filmed it. For my first official video, I figured I’d get personal and do the TMI tag- I’ve answered 50 random questions about myself. Heads up, it’s a bit of a long one since I had to get through 50 questions (!!), so grab your cup of coffee or tea before you settle down to watch this. You can watch it over on Youtube or down below (if you’re reading this in the middle of the night, the video should be up around 7am EST)!
I’d love to get your feedback and find out if you guys would like to see more videos from me (I promise the next one will be a lot shorter!). I can’t wait to hear your thoughts on this (I’m half excited/half nervous). If anyone else feels like answering these questions (they’re all in the description box on youtube), I’d love for you to join in. You could do a blog post on it or do your own video. Or just pick your favorite question and tell me your answer below!
P.S. Today’s my best friend’s birthday and I wanted to give her a little shoutout! Thanks E for being the best and encouraging me to do this.
![BLOODMARKED by Tracy Deonn (@simonteen #gifted) • This was probably my most anticipated release of 2022 and it was amazing! LEGENDBORN catapulted onto my list of all-time favorite books when I read it a couple years ago and now BLOODMARKED is right up there with it.
I loved being back in this world and back with these characters. Bree is such an incredible main character. She can be critical of herself, but she’s also so brave and strong. She lets herself be vulnerable with her close circle of friends. She loves fiercely and she would go to the ends of the earth for the people that she loves. Throughout this book, Bree has so many questions about her powers. When she finally realizes the answer, I was like “Yesssss, girl, yessssss!!!”
I’m so in awe of the fantasy world that Deonn has created. I loved learning more about Bree’s magic in book 2 and it still feels like there’s so much left to discover about the magical workings of this world.
This book was action-packed up and I did not want to put it down! I saved it for my honeymoon so that I could read it in longer chunks. I’m so glad I did that because I feel like it really allowed me to immerse myself in the world as I was reading.
I enjoyed this book so much, from the character growth, to the battle scenes, to the themes of self-discovery and finding your path. I can’t wait for more people to read BLOODMARKED! If you haven’t read the LEGENDBORN books yet, what in the world are you waiting for??
[ID: Nnenna holds a copy of BLOODMARKED over a white fluffy blanket with a red pillow in the shot.]
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This is great!! So glad you did it :) Can’t wait to see more videos in the future. I might do the TMI tag for a blog post soon :D
Thanks so much Emily! I’m glad I went ahead with it too. I’d love if you did a blog post on it- I bet your answers would be great! :)
I loved this video Nnenna! It’s really great to see you and hear you. We have a lot of things in common! I would love to see more videos like this one :)
Awww, thank you Maru! Thanks so much for taking the time to watch. Maybe now I’ll join in on the next virtual happy hour :)
Oh that would be so great! Let me know and I’ll send you the infor :)
Haha, I really enjoyed watching this video! It made me chuckle at some points!
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Oh, I’m so glad you enjoyed it Saskia! Thank you for watching :)
I think you are very brave to do a video! I cringe at my recorded self.
So cute and fun, I will definitely watch your next one!
Thank you for watching Lydia! I was definitely nervous about the whole hearing/seeing me thing, but on the other hand, it was really fun to do something different and work on some new skills!
I liked your video! Look forward to seeing more of them.
Thank you for watching Shenneth! :)
I love how confident you are in doing a video post!!! I love hiding behind my blog :) This is so fun and can’t wait to see more!
Thank you Natalie! I thought it would be fun to do something different and I’m working on another one for next week! :)
I am so glad you are doing videos! I think they are so fun to do. I actually have another I am planning to do soon, so keep your eye out ;) Anyhow, you did a great job and I really love your hair, it’s so voluminous. I love that you thought of Jo & Laurie from Little Women. I used to watch the one with Christian Bale all the time! I don’t like to be rushed either so I get up extra early too if I have to be somewhere (even though I am SO not a morning person).
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Thank you so much Jenmarie! It’s something I’ve wanted to try for a while and I’m glad I finally did it :) Glad you know how I feel- I’m definitely not a morning person either, but I am willing to wake up earlier so I can take my time. Looking forward to your next video- I’ll keep my eye out!
Wow! I think the video turned out so well, N!! You are a natural. :) I was cracking up at so many parts!
Awww, thanks so much E! Glad it made you laugh a little ;)
Great first vid Nnenna :) It was great to hear a voice with all the pics I have seen in the blog :)
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Thanks so much Kat! Glad you like being able to put a voice to the face :D