tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-594646035303934578.post8189714230265175567..comments2023-09-15T03:28:35.940-05:00Comments on Books, Belles, and Beaux: Plans for 2014 - New DirectionsJoannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07716758796036142540noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-594646035303934578.post-91381735545011568842014-01-27T10:12:03.625-06:002014-01-27T10:12:03.625-06:00Yours might be the second or third blog today that...Yours might be the second or third blog today that has announced a hiatus/close and I'm so bummed -- although I completely appreciate why the decision!<br /><br />I've actually stopped using GoodReads since the whole Review policy change and am bummed as a giant part of my friends list there quit GR in response. But I'll try to check in more to see what you're reading and liking.Audrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07511122937603890352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-594646035303934578.post-20324844937731538212014-01-06T08:15:31.556-06:002014-01-06T08:15:31.556-06:00Shoshanah - Got it! Looking forward to sharing on ...Shoshanah - Got it! Looking forward to sharing on Goodreads!Joannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07716758796036142540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-594646035303934578.post-18525907786576145102014-01-05T13:33:39.008-06:002014-01-05T13:33:39.008-06:00I think with the amount of time it takes to blog i...I think with the amount of time it takes to blog it definitely makes sense that you're going to want to change the time you put into it. I've definitely been through blogging slumps where it's been hard to write, but at this point I can't quite imagine my life without it.<br /><br />And I just sent you a friend request on goodreads!Shoshanahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15707241263291051104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-594646035303934578.post-53290449781077950472013-12-28T19:29:00.650-06:002013-12-28T19:29:00.650-06:00Heather and Melissa -- I am so glad you both plan ...Heather and Melissa -- I am so glad you both plan on continuing with your blogs! I do plan to continue visiting book blogs, so we can stay in touch that way. Melissa, if I find an absolutely wonderful book that I feel inspired to write about, I will definitely let you know. If you ever want to do a buddy read, let me know! I'd love to do a guest post!<br /><br />Have a wonderful New Year!Joannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07716758796036142540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-594646035303934578.post-43433952390502391492013-12-28T18:01:38.630-06:002013-12-28T18:01:38.630-06:00Hi Joanne. I'm sad that you'll no longer ...Hi Joanne. I'm sad that you'll no longer be blogging, but I totally understand your reasons for stopping. I've considered stopping too, as sometimes I feel I put in so much work for what seems to be little return, but I'm going to stick with it a while longer and see how things play out. I'm no longer on GoodReads (I just don't like the format) but since you'll still be popping buy other blogs I know we'll keep in touch :-) Remember, if you ever want to guest post let me know...Melissa @ Confessions of an Avid Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03320886752332455903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-594646035303934578.post-5178643736498625192013-12-23T17:44:55.005-06:002013-12-23T17:44:55.005-06:00I have read a lot of people are having a little bu...I have read a lot of people are having a little burnout. I am in some ways too, nut I can't imagine giving up my blog. I have changed the way I blog in some ways, I have freed up my schedule and become more flexible. I don't work to anyone elses schedule. I use Goodreads to keep track of my books but don't engage too much as I don't tend to have that much time nor can I easily find those close friends I like to follow. Hopefully you find your passion again! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16609161113240681299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-594646035303934578.post-65997024133699991722013-12-23T11:03:35.558-06:002013-12-23T11:03:35.558-06:00I'm with you Joanne, I think I'm doing the...I'm with you Joanne, I think I'm doing the same thing!Julie at Outlandish Dreaminghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16595989966510183531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-594646035303934578.post-87928142037529424232013-12-23T09:16:01.081-06:002013-12-23T09:16:01.081-06:00Glad to hear this, Melissa -- I do follow you on G...Glad to hear this, Melissa -- I do follow you on GR.<br /><br />Pat -- I won't be deleting my blog as I put too much effort into writing my posts, plus it's a great resource for me. Are you on Goodreads?Joannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07716758796036142540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-594646035303934578.post-89052760718223524402013-12-23T07:11:15.311-06:002013-12-23T07:11:15.311-06:00I am new to blogging and appreciate reading other ...I am new to blogging and appreciate reading other blogger's perspectives. I started my first blog and deleted it, unsure if blogging was what I wanted to do. I opened a new blog though because I missed blogging. So, I recommend not deleting your blog in case you would like to come back to it. Wishing you Happy Holidays!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16263900929320390381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-594646035303934578.post-66851653695012084952013-12-22T20:50:54.848-06:002013-12-22T20:50:54.848-06:00I've cut back significantly on my blog...and h...I've cut back significantly on my blog...and haven't regretted it. <br />Happy 2014. 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