I am not being paid for any of my reviews or promotions. If I recommend a book (or any other product/website/etc), it's because I genuinely like it and not because I'm being paid for it.
Books I review are generally borrowed from my local library or bought from a reputable retailer. If I happen to receive an ARC, then I will make a note of it in the review.
Here is where I get to be just a reader, and share what I love. I'm a 17 year old aspiring author, entirely too addicted to reading and the internet. I live with my parents (and animals) in Louisiana. I'm home-schooled, but working for my GED.
I read a lot, and I like chatting about the ones I like--HENCE the blog. I also like to talk about writing, but I do that over at Plot Bunnies.