Eva, thank you so much for taking the time to be interviewed here today. I know you are extremely busy! I, of course, have a vested interest in this new endeavor of moving The Knights of the Round Table over to Goodreads, so I wanted to share you with my blogging friends. :)
Tell us a little about yourself? Is Eva your real name?
I’m a mom on a mission. I LOVE books!!! When Julie told me about Goodreads it was like finding out I won a new car. I mean what a great place for readers. I read Ciara’s posts and I enjoyed the KotRT reviews, so when she talked about possibly moving it off her blog onto Goodreads I was excited. I’ve wanted to get more involved in the reading world, and this seemed like a perfect opportunity.
No, Eva Shade is a pseudo name. I wanted to use something that gave me some flexibility and freedom. I’d like to keep this life separate from my ‘mom’ world. Also, I have an idea based on some past PR experience that I’m considering pursuing and I’d like to avoid the daily conversations that steer toward business. I like to keep my life compartmentalized and not blur anything together. I’m an organization freak, just ask Ciara and Julie.
Yes, I can contest to that. We must have spent about 40 hours just organizing a ‘plan’ for the new KotRT group on Goodreads. I’m hoping some of your mad organizational skills rub off on me. 
What are some things you like to do besides reading?
Um, besides reading? Hmm…well my crazy friends Ciara and Julie have taken me on hikes and I enjoy that. I also enjoy movies, TV, and spending time with family. I love all things Italian, and dream of going to Italy someday. I have a new love for computers. I’ve enjoyed Ciara showing me how to work with various programs and it’s exciting to realize there is an entire new world out there I look forward to experiencing.
Julie has me into reading a lot of great new authors. I love the fresh writing and ‘voice’. (A term Ciara taught me about). I didn’t even know there was such a thing as a sub-genre until last year. Oh, and Julie, Ciara and I are finally going to read a Karen Marie Moning book. Yay!
I love Italian food. Oh, and I’ve been to Italy twice. It is amazing, but there is so much to see I WANT to go back. Girl’s trip? Eva, I’ve never seen anyone, who had limited computer experience, learn so much so fast. You’ve got some mad skills, girl.
One last question, are you an author?
Ha, no way, my talents do not fall there. I LOVE the written word, but I’m never going to attempt a book. My talents fall elsewhere in the world of books. That’s where I’ll focus in the future.
Thanks so much for being here today, Eva. You are doing a fantastic job with the KotRT group on Goodreads. You’ve already booked authors out through Labor Day. Wow!
Today is a big day over at the KotRT group on Goodreads. If you love to read jump on over and take a free copy of a book in exchange for review. It’s that easy.
Any questions for Eva? I know she has a busy day, but I’m sure she’ll pop in to answer anything you guys might want to know.
Hi Eva! I’m looking forward to working with you in the KotRT group. Italy? I’ve been there once and want to go back! Count me in for the girl’s trip!!!!
Laura, I am so glad you are one of the first authors that we are spotlighting in our KotRT group. I hope we get you tons of reviews and your book makes it into the hands of a lot more people. And we so have to do a girls trip!
I love me the ladies of the round table
*Blushing and batting my eyes*
It looks like the group will be big..It shows that you have put a lot of time and effort into it.
Savannah, we have put so much time and energy into forming this group. It really is a project that is close to my heart. I am hoping it lives up to all the expectations. I am so excited to get it up and running!
I love Italy too! I went a couple of years ago and would love to go back. Such beauty. And I love history too.
I don’t read, but I’m going to check out the Goodreads group. If anyone there is up for an urban fantasy romance with lots of swearing, sex, and violence, I got your hook-up.
Kendall, I love history too! When I make it to Italy I plan to spend equal time eating the scrumptious food and wandering around in museums!
Great interview Eva and Ciara! I can feel the close friendship you two share with Julie, that’s awesome. Can’t wait to hear with Eva’s mad skills take KotRT! Happy Monday y’all!
Hildie, I love my girls! Working with them has been a dream. But, being friends with them even better.
Nice to meet you Eva! I totally hear you about the thrill of reading and finding other readers as passionate as yourself.
Lydia, there is nothing I love more than sharing great books with good people. That is why this endeavor means so much to me.
Hi Eva!!! Italy is FAB!! I loved Florence and Venice most.
Nice to meet you!
Nice to me you too! I will make it to Italy one day!!!
It’s nice to get some more background on Eva. Yes, the Goodreads group is growing very fast. Cool interview ladies.
Thanks!
I love Italian food and I’d love to go there, I’ve been on a day trip from France, but I’d love to spend longer there. I keep joining groups on Goodreads and forgetting to go to them oops!
Catherine, you can not forget to go to KotRT group!!!!!!
Great to meet you Eva. I’ve never been to Italy but it’s on my bucket list. Moving the Knights to GR has finally gotten me more involved with the groups I’m in over there.
Lindsay, glad we could help!
Just don’t forget about us.
Eva, glad you’ll be helping Ciara!
Alex, Ciara really needs an assistant! I am amazed at all the things she does in a day. She exhausts me.
Wow, this sounds like a great project. Nice to meet you, Eva.
Shelley, nice to meet you too! I am so excited about this project. I am really looking forward to sharing wonderful books with people that are as passionate about reading as I am!
I’m excited about your new venture! Ciara is a great friend to have. Italy for a girl trip? I’m in.
Sounds like we are going to have a great group of girls traveling to Italy! Food, art, and Italian accents. Yum!
What an organized lady! I need an Eva in my life. I’ll be checking out KotRT on Goodreads, which I don’t go into as often as I should.
Nice to meet you, Eva. I’ll check out your Goodreads group.
Waving to Ciara!
Good luck with your new Goodreads group! And I hope you get to Italy some day.
I need to take a clue from Eva and you, Ciara, and become more organized.
Awesome interview. I’m not a writer myself and I feel left out sometimes. Nice to see the non-writers featured.
Great interview and love that the reviews are going on Goodreads. Lots of goodness over there
Great interview Ciara and Eva.
I love meeting and networking with other book lovers, as I’m always wanted to read work outside of my normal comfort zone.
Sounds like you have the best of both worlds by sharing your passion for books, and travel! Ciara, thanks for hosting Eva and best of luck with your new endeavor!
They’d be crazy to miss your blog!
Hopefully they’ve re-subscribed… Sucks that Google keeps sticking it to bloggers… Lame!
I’m still here!
*HUGS*
Lisa