Must stop fanning myself with my hands and use them to type now because, my, my, (sounds more like “mah, mah” since I’m speaking Scarlett O’Hara-style) I’ve received a Blogger Recognition Award from the lovely Rae of Bookmark Chronicles. Thank you, Rae! If you enjoy bright, insightful book/TV show/movie reviews that make you feel like you’re chatting with a smart friend, check out Rae’s blog.
Blogger Recognition Award Rules
- Tell the world why you started blogging
- Give advice/tips to new bloggers
- Share the picture above
- Nominate other blogs and let them know how awesome you think they are.
- Share the link to Edge of Night for the original post.
Okay!
Why I Blog
If this makes any sense at all, my writing dream feels so much bigger than the small life I live that, for fear of diminishing the dream, I tend not to discuss my writing with friends and family. However, I DO feel comfortable sharing about my awesome, scary, exciting, joyful experiences writing for publication with folks in the blogosphere because they are safe, and they get me. 😉 Which brings me to my next point.
Advice/Tips to New Bloggers
100% be yourself. Read lots of other people’s blogs and be brave about leaving comments, even if they seem lame. Don’t worry that people will judge the crazy, silly, way-too-honest things you write. By blogging honestly, you will find the people who “get” you.
And now – drum roll, please – announcing Eve Messenger’s new Blogger Recognition Award winners!
Book Snacks – A mecca of great fantasy book reviews, plus Heidi seems like a really nice person.
The Book Minder – Happily stumbled upon this book blog and recently enjoyed a fun back-and-forth comment conversation with its author, the kind and funny Anaya De.
Writing Considered – Catherine C. Mead-Brower’s blog is a must-visit for anyone trying to making her way through the writing and publishing world.
Agnes Jasinksa – When Agnes writes about topics like enhancement and mind manipulation, it really gets you thinking. She’s so smart!
Angel-Lithium – steampunk writer and commenter extraordinaire
That was the sweetest thing anyone has ever said about me and my blog lol Thank you so much. I totally agree that it’s much easier to share your thoughts in a blog.The blogging community is so encouraging and supportive 🙂
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Everything I said was true. 🙂
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🙂
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Go, girl!
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I will!
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Great tip! Being yourself is one of the most important things in blogging. 🙂 And thanks so much for the nomination, Eve! I already did it (you can find it here), but I appreciate the thought! ❤
~Analee~
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Thanks for the shout-out! 😀
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You’re welcome! Thanks for your excellent blog. Best of luck to you in your writing endeavors.
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