tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2381281230448720689.post5446213064525086169..comments2024-03-28T04:19:03.393+01:00Comments on Offbeat YA: Tell Me Something Tuesday: How Long Have You Been Blogging? And Has Your Blog Changed Over Time?Roberta R.http://www.blogger.com/profile/18228840429799100354noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2381281230448720689.post-75285011977952986482022-05-30T08:41:11.780+02:002022-05-30T08:41:11.780+02:00YES to both things ๐.YES to both things ๐.Roberta R.https://www.blogger.com/profile/18228840429799100354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2381281230448720689.post-44940297421140702522022-05-30T04:27:05.572+02:002022-05-30T04:27:05.572+02:00I read popular books too. This isn't our job, ...I read popular books too. This isn't our job, we're allowed to read whatever interests us. But we're still supporting the indie and underhyped books that we like :-)Kit @ Metaphors and Moonlighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10113986982046115579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2381281230448720689.post-5108590408361996352022-05-25T09:49:02.448+02:002022-05-25T09:49:02.448+02:00I think we're like a tribe of our own - decidi...I think we're like a tribe of our own - deciding to start a blog to support a specific type of books that don't fit the mold LOL (though I HAVE read more popular/traditionally published books through the years). Then again, we don't even read the same books usually...that only goes to demonstrate how many underhyped books there are out there! ๐ Roberta R.https://www.blogger.com/profile/18228840429799100354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2381281230448720689.post-24764405762002926082022-05-24T22:09:59.234+02:002022-05-24T22:09:59.234+02:00Ten years, wow! That's cool, I started my blog...Ten years, wow! That's cool, I started my blog for essentially the same reason. I was finding all these amazing indie/self-pub books, and I wanted more people to know about them. Though the sorts of posts I do have changed sometimes throughout the years. Anyway, I'm glad you've stuck around and that you've kept supporting all those unsung books!Kit @ Metaphors and Moonlighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10113986982046115579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2381281230448720689.post-11537452862618266422022-05-24T09:32:19.561+02:002022-05-24T09:32:19.561+02:00Less stress, more fun!Less stress, more fun!Roberta R.https://www.blogger.com/profile/18228840429799100354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2381281230448720689.post-63617736705113992532022-05-23T22:48:58.271+02:002022-05-23T22:48:58.271+02:00I like things how they are now too :D
Just like it...I like things how they are now too :D<br />Just like it should beBlodeueddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03435479623560871881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2381281230448720689.post-46404365984328220522022-05-22T17:15:58.514+02:002022-05-22T17:15:58.514+02:00LOL, no, it doesn't work that way...life is de...LOL, no, it doesn't work that way...life is demanding (and blogging IS time consuming).<br /><br />Taking photos is not my forte, and I'm a little envious of people who know how!<br /><br />Do you only blog in Polish?Roberta R.https://www.blogger.com/profile/18228840429799100354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2381281230448720689.post-50396904305263497592022-05-22T15:10:37.762+02:002022-05-22T15:10:37.762+02:00I blog a year shorter than you. I keep promising m...I blog a year shorter than you. I keep promising myself that I will find more time, I will write more, but it doesn't work that way ... Blogging is time-consuming. If something has changed over the years, the look of my blog, I've learned to take better photos and it shows. The subject matter and content, I think, remain the same.Krรณlowa Karohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00291508119998179640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2381281230448720689.post-32313508237088636132022-05-19T18:33:33.735+02:002022-05-19T18:33:33.735+02:00I don't think there are many of those left...I...I don't think there are many of those left...I mean, there are bloggers I know that have been around for a long time, but they aren't what you would call "big". I can count on the fingers of one hand those who get attention from the publishers and review consistently...Tammy and Shannon come to mind...Roberta R.https://www.blogger.com/profile/18228840429799100354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2381281230448720689.post-85119010507359558172022-05-19T17:53:01.292+02:002022-05-19T17:53:01.292+02:00It's interesting to look back at how I thought...It's interesting to look back at how I thought back when I started. So clueless but it's been such a wild journey. And you're right- we find our place. Hopefully- a comfortable place. I'm honestly kind of glad I wasn't a "big" blogger per se- remember those, the really big book blogs back in the mid- 20teens?- are those still around? Anywho- glad you're doing Greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17515345156687765162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2381281230448720689.post-61254114916530078642022-05-19T16:20:04.021+02:002022-05-19T16:20:04.021+02:00"TEN YEARS! Honestly, though, I loved the gra..."TEN YEARS! Honestly, though, I loved the graphics and banners of your blog, and I love that you haven't changed much in the ten years you've blogged (and quite frankly the time we've been friends - omg it's been that long?!)"<br />LOL, yeah! Thank you!<br /><br />"Either way, I'm happy we found each other and have stuck around in each other's lives for so Roberta R.https://www.blogger.com/profile/18228840429799100354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2381281230448720689.post-21189007350793582352022-05-18T21:12:44.184+02:002022-05-18T21:12:44.184+02:00TEN YEARS! Honestly, though, I loved the graphics ...TEN YEARS! Honestly, though, I loved the graphics and banners of your blog, and I love that you haven't changed much in the ten years you've blogged (and quite frankly the time we've been friends - omg it's been that long?!) Either way, I'm happy we found each other and have stuck around in each other's lives for so long! Please don't disappear randomly, I'd be Sophia @ Bookwyrming Thoughtshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08649156623055831699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2381281230448720689.post-18106644400597408752022-05-18T20:55:43.142+02:002022-05-18T20:55:43.142+02:00Haha, mine and yours couldn't be more differen...Haha, mine and yours couldn't be more different if they tried, but thanks! and likewise - I do love the colour black, plus it ties in with the name, as you said.<br /><br />I remember your mentioning that you've been blogging for almost two decades! 17 is...wild. Happy blogoversary in advance!Roberta R.https://www.blogger.com/profile/18228840429799100354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2381281230448720689.post-51137461299743000962022-05-18T20:48:24.266+02:002022-05-18T20:48:24.266+02:00But there's definitely a pattern to your blog,...But there's definitely a pattern to your blog, isn't there? it's still about different forms of art that you practice/like ๐. And 6 years is a great accomplishment!Roberta R.https://www.blogger.com/profile/18228840429799100354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2381281230448720689.post-45803195010248246472022-05-18T20:45:15.389+02:002022-05-18T20:45:15.389+02:00Yours does have this well-established feel...I thi...Yours does have this well-established feel...I think you're one of the very few bloggers who still gets lots of ARCs on a regular basis! Which is no wonder, since you do a great job with promoting and reviewing. Looking forward to the new design!Roberta R.https://www.blogger.com/profile/18228840429799100354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2381281230448720689.post-89742612071886368082022-05-18T20:42:13.251+02:002022-05-18T20:42:13.251+02:00Thank you! Glad to be your TMST buddy, even if I c...Thank you! Glad to be your TMST buddy, even if I can be so random ๐.Roberta R.https://www.blogger.com/profile/18228840429799100354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2381281230448720689.post-22229742616338773942022-05-18T20:40:43.251+02:002022-05-18T20:40:43.251+02:00"mine has changed so much and so often that I..."mine has changed so much and so often that I'm surprised people have stuck with me lol"<br />But the constant is your being friendly and welcoming and spontaneous and your keeping the conversation going. It's easy to find something to say when one visits - one never feels like they have to try too hard.<br /><br />"Between your reviews and life posts more of your Roberta R.https://www.blogger.com/profile/18228840429799100354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2381281230448720689.post-27625251958272902622022-05-18T20:35:41.846+02:002022-05-18T20:35:41.846+02:00My, am I old...in more than one way ๐ฑ ๐. Thank y...My, am I old...in more than one way ๐ฑ ๐. Thank you!<br /><br />"Kind of" is a honest way to put it. I guess everyone dreams/has dreamed at some point to "make it" as a blogger. Then we find our niche and our pace and...we just make peace with it.<br /><br />"Great post! Hope you're well this week :)"<br />Thanks! Still hoarse as hell, but that's my "Roberta R.https://www.blogger.com/profile/18228840429799100354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2381281230448720689.post-91843248894536674302022-05-18T20:30:52.819+02:002022-05-18T20:30:52.819+02:00You've been at it for a long time! And it'...You've been at it for a long time! And it's great that you get to have a record of a crucial phase of your life. I started blogging when I was already an old lady...๐Roberta R.https://www.blogger.com/profile/18228840429799100354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2381281230448720689.post-59100659546305233122022-05-18T20:26:48.713+02:002022-05-18T20:26:48.713+02:00Thank you! And likewise ๐.Thank you! And likewise ๐.Roberta R.https://www.blogger.com/profile/18228840429799100354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2381281230448720689.post-80251409732993275622022-05-18T20:26:12.817+02:002022-05-18T20:26:12.817+02:00If not having goals work for you, that's freei...If not having goals work for you, that's freeing at least!<br /><br />I understand what you mean. I know my colour choice is a bit...bold LOL. But I love that it's unique, and I did try to use a readable font back when I set my blog up. At least there's that ๐ .<br /><br />"I like that you're constant in what you do - I think it's a good thing."<br />Thank you!Roberta R.https://www.blogger.com/profile/18228840429799100354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2381281230448720689.post-42174968837962244602022-05-18T15:59:40.092+02:002022-05-18T15:59:40.092+02:00That's awesome that you've been blogging f...That's awesome that you've been blogging for almost ten years. :) I've been blogging for six years about, and it's really interesting how things changed from when I first started. When I first started I had intended my blog only to be for writing and drawing, but then I started including other things I was interested in and it became what it is today. :) <br />-Quinley Quinleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15834070737945039010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2381281230448720689.post-13349212916653678892022-05-18T02:58:42.634+02:002022-05-18T02:58:42.634+02:00My blog is almost 11! And it hasn't changed mu...My blog is almost 11! And it hasn't changed much in the past 5 or 6 years. But I'm ready to change the design, I'm getting sick of it, lol.Tammy Sparkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07399852378701581588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2381281230448720689.post-19991306399320070312022-05-18T01:13:10.152+02:002022-05-18T01:13:10.152+02:00Congrats on all of those years. I am newish to you...Congrats on all of those years. I am newish to your blog - finding you as part of TMST, but I'm enjoying getting to know you better through your posts and reviews. Looking forward to your next post to tell us your plans.Jen Twimomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11267405113503713323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2381281230448720689.post-47935899504682909482022-05-17T20:14:46.947+02:002022-05-17T20:14:46.947+02:00Per usual, I am late drafting the post for this qu...Per usual, I am late drafting the post for this question but mine has changed so much and so often that I'm surprised people have stuck with me lol <br /><br />It's a MUCH smaller group now but I'm happier so it's all good. <br /><br />I feel like yours has changed in some ways. It's definitely more YOU or maybe more personal. Between your reviews and life posts more of your Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13958940283330319507noreply@blogger.com