How fun is it that today, on my blogoversary, I have a post on Blog Nosh?!
Let me tell you. It’s fun. It’s very fun.
Two years ago, I’d never heard of Blog Nosh. I’d never even considered blogging. As far as I knew, a blog was an online diary of random daily events, like recording how often you changed your kids’ diapers and what you ate for breakfast. Too busy. Not interested.
But my literary agent insisted I need one. Our conversation went something like this:
Literary Agent: “You really should have a blog.”Me: “A blog? I don’t want to write about changing diapers and making lunch.”Literary Agent: “It doesn’t matter. You need an online presence. You should have a blog.”Me: “Ugghh.”
And so it began. At the time, I had written magazine articles, published one book, and was working on a second book with my friend and co-author, Barbie. Because I was doing the bulk of the book writing, she took on the blog project. She signed us up at Blogger, and together we embarked on a year-long journey of discovering the blogosphere, learning who blogged about what, and trying to understand the concept of an RSS feed. And what a year that was! I had no idea there were so many thoughtful, funny women out here, writing their hearts out. I didn’t know I’d connect with you, come to know, and seek your council. But I did. And after the first year, it just got too hard to do this thing together – it was too hard to merge our voices into one, and so the blog became my solo project.
So now, on my two-year blogoversary, I want to thank all of you. I want to thank you, all of you, who take time from your lives to read whatever it is I have to say on any given day. I want to thank you, all of you, who have taken the time to help me understand this brave new world, to navigate the completely unfamiliar waters of the blogosphere. But most of all, I want to thank you, all of you, who share your hearts, your thoughts, your insights and your quandaries with the rest of us. You’re the ones who helped me find my way and feel connected, and otherwise, what’s the point? I mean, really?
Although I’m still working on the book project, I long-ago put to rest the idea of using this book as an “online presence.” Now it’s simply my blog. It’s a place for ideas. It’s a place to share what I’ve learned. It’s a place to ask you what you’ve learned. It’s a place to connect with other women and their incredible ideas.
Thanks, literary agent, for your misguided advice. It all worked out for the best.
Happy blogoversary!
Happy Big #2 !! And thanks right back atcha : )
It sure did! Glad you're here!
Happy blogoversary 🙂
I'm late on commenting, but I'll throw in my congratulations anyway. I'm very glad you decided to start blogging in addition to other writing. It has been fun to read!
Happy Blogoversary! I am glad I found your blog. 🙂
Wow you are one busy woman! I wish my blog were as successful and I'm coming up on 3 years!
Congrats Friend, on all your success!