I have always been an avid reader (actually, I'd say I'm a reading addict), and when I discovered LibraryThing, and GoodReads, I was all kinds of happy. I started reading book blogs around the same time, and I really liked how I could read about how other people felt about books I was reading, and also that I could enter into a bit of conversation about books. I also discovered that book bloggers were a great way to learn about all kinds of books --- things I'd never heard of were making their way into my book bag, and the stack of books by the bed started to get bigger.
I wasn't sure about blogging, myself, because I wasn't sure if anyone out there would care about what I was saying. However, I started to like the idea of just getting my thoughts down, and writing, even if no one read any of my posts. So, I did a bit of looking around to get some inspiration, and then created my own blog. I've been blogging now for almost three years, and I think I've come a long way since those early posts (some of them make me cringe a bit, but I keep them anyway). I've also come a long way since my early blog design --- once I hired Lori to do up my design, I felt like I was really myself, and comfortable on my blog.
I may not have a large number of followers, and I usually don't have many comments on my posts, but I still really enjoy blogging, and making connections with other bloggers. I had to get up some courage to start, but now, I'm comfortable, and I'm looking forward to reaching out and connecting a little more with other bloggers (the nice thing is, if you're shy like I am, talking about books, and blogging, makes it a lot easier).
Happy Friday, everyone --- and have a wonderful weekend!!!
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Blogging has also been a really great way for me to learn about new books and to engage deeper with what I read-- both through writing about the books and through discussing with others.
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i like your header for your blog! also, i like your answer! thanks for stopping by my blog!
Three years! That's impressive! Congratulations! My blog will be one sometime this month (not sure about the exact date. Oops.)
I also love the conversational part of blogging, and how much more connected I feel to what's popular in publishing right now.
Wow three years, that is awesome! I completely agree on the connection you make with other book bloggers. hah and don't cringe at your older posts, they helped you get here today.:)
thank you for stopping by my blog.
Liz
One of the joys of writing mini-book reviews on my blog and Goodreads is that it makes me think about what I just read, figure out what worked, what made me enjoy the story. As a reader and writer that intrigues me.
So glad we met through our blogs!
Thanks for visiting. I don't have a huge number of followers (about the same as you) or comments either, but I enjoy writing, reading other blogs, and I do enjoy the comments I get. I know that some people are reading what I have to say, and really, I started this for me, and I enjoy doing it, so that's enough for me.
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