Who Are You?

When I read a post do you ever wonder, "Who is this person?"  I know I do.  So let me start by telling about myself, nothing exciting I assure you!
  I'm a wife, a mom, a sister, a daughter, an aunt, a niece, a daughter-in-law, a sister-in-law, and a Labor and Delivery nurse.  I love to read, am told I can write (not so sure about that), love performing arts, and I love to travel.  I live in Indianapolis.. Home of the Colts!  Indy 500!  (yes, I can hear the track, I love the sound of the cars and I love the sound of the National Drags)  (need a place to stay during race season? c'mon over!)
  I received a Kindle Fire for Christmas 2011 and my love for reading took off!  I asked a friend for a good book recommendation.  She suggested a little series called Fifty Shades of Grey.  I downloaded, not knowing anything about the books, and I do mean nothing!  Whoa!  Was I in for a surprise! 
  I started as a beta reader May 2013 when I answered a post on Facebook for an author looking for someone to read a WIP.  Sounded interesting.. why not.  I answered, read and the journey began.  I started looking for other authors needing betas.  Then, to my surprise, I received requests to be a beta. 
  I've done a bit of editing (Free of charge), made Facebook pages for authors (Free), searched for photos and attached quips from the author's book (Free), and have met some really wonderful people.  Why free?  Why not!  The author isn't sure how much money, if any, they are going to make off of the first book.  Very few find financial success with their first book, matter of fact, they usually lose money.   I love when someone is passionate at a craft, they beat the odds and succeed!
  How did I become The Book Lender?  One night at work we were discussing books.  I told a co-worker about some books I had read and I could "lend" her one on her Kindle.  She called me The Book Lender and it stuck.   Oh the fun of working night shift!  I just made the switch to Day Shift so my journey as The Book Lender continues. 
  What will I read?  Really just about anything, but I don't do non-consensual behavior or cruelty to adults, women, children or animals. Don't sneak a rape scene in!   No thanks.  I'm not into the shock factor.  There is enough evil lurking in this world and I don't need it burning my retinas and brain cells.  I usually stick to Love and Romance, but sometimes I'll venture off. 
  What to eat when reading?  Coke and pretzels is one of my faves!  I love when it is offered on a flight, so I think it reminds me of a wonderful getaway adventure. 
  So there ya have it!  Me.  Colleen.  The Book Lender.http://www.facebook.com/thebooklender