One year, guys! Can you believe it? When I started this blog last year, I wasn’t sure if I’d make it to one year posting consistently. It’s had it’s challenges, but it’s also had some amazing moments (uh, like when Jen Turano knew who I was. Fangirl moment). So, I’m celebrating in style with a whole week of posts and giveaways!!!! Check back each day.
Things I wish I Knew When
I Started a Blog
1. How many new friends I would make. This year has brought so many awesome new people into my life. That’s saying a lot because I’m an introvert who tends to not like people. I love, love, love the Christian Fiction (Romance) blogging community and have made some wonderful new friends. They’re joining me with some of their thoughts today!
2. I wish I’d known that I would need to turn my house into a library. Carrie @ Reading Is My Superpower
3. Be true to your personality. The only way a lot of people will ever know you is through your blog. Don’t be afraid to let your true self shine through on the page. Rachel @ Bookworm Mamma …and seconded by everyone else.
4. I would broaden my horizons. This blog has made me stretch out of my comfort zone.
5. It can be demanding/time consuming; it’s not just about free books. Carrie + Sydney @ Singing Librarian Books + everyone else.
6. The need for consistency. You don’t need to do what everyone else is doing. But be consistently YOU & post consistently. Carrie @ Reading Is My Superpower
Giveaway
Today’s giveaway will be a signed copy of A Season to Dance by Patricia Beal! I will announce the winner next week on Tuesday. As always, please read my terms and conditions for giveaways and it’s open to US residents only. Click on the link here to enter a Rafflecopter giveaway.
Don’t forget to enter the giveaways all week!
Why I Read – With Carrie @ Reading Is My Superpower
Blogiversary Extravaganza! Things I wish I Knew When I Started a Blog
First Line Fridays – Love In Three Quarter Time
Kat's Corner Books 
Go you! 🙂 Keep on blogging!
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Happy blogiversary, sweet friend!
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Thank you! You’ve been such a great source of advice and friendship this past year.
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Aww!!! Love ya!
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Thank you for the tips!
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You’re welcome.
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Glad to be introduced to your blog via “Reading Is My Superpower.” Good luck for the coming year!
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Thanks for coming to visit! Carrie has been a great support to me this year. She’s the best.
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Congrats! I don’t keep a regular blog, but I read many to get great reviews and information about new books I might like. My favorite reviews have a recommended reader list of books that are similar to the one being reviewed.
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Great post Kat! I don’t blog, but I’ve met soooo many amazing people in the CF community (readers, bloggers, authors, etc.) because of bloggers like you, Carrie, Beth Erin, Katie Donovan, etc. I also have a TBR pile that is totally out of control because of bloggers like you! 😀 I’m loving it!
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Happy blogiversary, Kat! It was so much fun meeting you at CFRR, sweet friend! Hugs!!
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You make that list of amazing people! I hope to see you at CFRR 2019!
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I don’t blog, but I do enjoy reading them! Keep being you! 😊
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Me give advice? I will only comment that be aware that too much advice is confusing, and accept the advice that works for you!
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Yes! Too many cooks in the kitchen, as they say.
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Congratulations, Kat! Happy blogaversary!
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Thanks!
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Happy blogiversary!
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Thanks!
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I don’t blog – yet. 🙂 I liked your advice. That sense of community you have sounds like blogging is totally worth it. Not advice but a question – do you write reviews for books you didn’t like? Or do those never make it onto the blog?
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That gets tricky sometimes. If it’s a book I picked up on my own and don’t like it, I won’t put it on the blog. If I have time, I’ll still put up a review on amazon and goodreads. Most CF bloggers work hard and agonize over “bad” reviews and try to frame it in a positive light, while explain why they didn’t like it. If it’s part of a tour, then it depends on the guidelines. I’ve had a couple that were difficult to write because the book and I just didn’t mesh. Those tours usually have some provision that if you would rate it below 3 stars to let the organizer know and you’ll work from there. I haven’t had that yet, but I have had some 3’s. I make a note of the author and try not to sign up for more books.
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Happy Blogiversary!!! You’ve giving away a beauty today – I just started reading A Season to Dance and so far it’s really good. And that cover is so pretty!
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It is really good! Not a book that would normally pick out for myself; I tend to avoid drama, but the redemption story and second chances. Loved it.
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Congrats Kat! I need to get reading!! 😉
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Hehehe! You know where you can borrow some. Just let me know!
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