By displaying the Blog with Integrity badge, I assert that the trust of my readers and the blogging community is important to me.

I treat others respectfully, attacking ideas and not people. I also welcome respectful disagreement with my own ideas.

I believe in intellectual property rights, providing links, citing sources, and crediting inspiration where appropriate.

I disclose my material relationships, policies and business practices. My readers will know the difference between editorial, advertorial, and advertising, should I choose to have it. If I do sponsored or paid posts, they are clearly marked. I am an associate at Powell’s Books and Amazon.com. By clicking on the icons on my sidebar, or on a book linked in a review, any purchase (if made) allows me to make a percentage off that sale.

When collaborating with marketers and PR professionals, I handle myself professionally and abide by basic journalistic standards. I make it clear, and I stand by my policy that I will not review or promote a book or product if doing so undermineds my credibility – or integrity.

I always present my honest opinions to the best of my ability.

I own my words. Even if I occasionally have to eat them.

The above is the pledge put forth by Blog With Integrity. Some information was added in order to clarify information I felt pertinent, such as my affiliation with Powell’s and Amazon, and that I will not deal with those who ask me to do anything that goes against my ethics and this pledge.