Years ago, I got to attend an unofficial book blogging conference (we called it UnCon, because it was right before the Book Expo America Conference, but not actually part of it -- shout out, old Book Riot crew!). At one point, we went around the room and talked about our book blogging pet peeves. One person mentioned how so many bloggers would not post for a long time, then come back with an apology for being "gone" -- and then justify why they hadn't posted (it was always a variation on "life intervened"), as if all their readers had been waiting on pins and needles for the next post. She rightly pointed out, yeah, no one really noticed you were "gone." It's not like people had stopped reading books because you were suddenly not writing about them. Point taken. Messaged received.
I've got you in my Feedly and get the emails - that way I don't miss when you write. I always look forward to the books you write about, no matter when the posts show up. Congrats on the fiction writing too!
First of all, I *did* notice you were gone because I look forward to seeing your emails pop up in my inbox. Second of all (?), congratulations on picking up your fiction writing again! That's awesome.
Hi! I remember those Book Conference days before BEA... I miss them.
I am always happy to see your email pop up in my inbox (which is how I got here today). You and I have similar taste and read a lot of the same books, and I love hearing your take on them. I remember that comment about not writing the "sorry I've been gone" post because it sounded self-important and presumptuous, yet I still acknowledge it when I've been gone a while. I think people do notice the absence.
I've got you in my Feedly and get the emails - that way I don't miss when you write. I always look forward to the books you write about, no matter when the posts show up. Congrats on the fiction writing too!
Love your writing and your book reviews. Hope you get to publish your book, whether short stories, novel, or both! Would love to read them!
First of all, I *did* notice you were gone because I look forward to seeing your emails pop up in my inbox. Second of all (?), congratulations on picking up your fiction writing again! That's awesome.
via Substack - delivered to my inbox. Glad you are writing again! I love hearing your thoughts on books!
Welcome back! I get your blog in my email, and have missed it. You write wonderful, readable reviews, and I most always enjoy the books you recommend.
Hi! I remember those Book Conference days before BEA... I miss them.
I am always happy to see your email pop up in my inbox (which is how I got here today). You and I have similar taste and read a lot of the same books, and I love hearing your take on them. I remember that comment about not writing the "sorry I've been gone" post because it sounded self-important and presumptuous, yet I still acknowledge it when I've been gone a while. I think people do notice the absence.
Good luck with the writing!
Gayle (Everyday I Write The Book Blog)