Some of my favorite group members are today’s co-hosts–I appreciate you! Janet Alcorn, T. Powell Coltrin, Natalie Aguirre, and Pat Garcia!
April 3 question – How long have you been blogging? (Or on Facebook / Twitter / Instagram?) What do you like about it and how has it changed?
What a great question to prompt reflection. My fledgling blog (and social media) started in 2010, right before the publication of my first novel, With Good Behavior. Book bloggers were a fierce force in the publishing industry then, and I participated in blog hops and book tours galore.
Almost 15 years later, blogging in general has seemed to become less influential and mainstream. I’ve seen author blogs like mine shift away from a sole focus on book promotion. I moved from Blogger to WordPress in 2020, and I still haven’t gotten to the housekeeping I want to do on here. But one constant has been meeting wonderful writers and readers like YOU! Book nerds like us are special people.
As my writing has slowed, so has my blogging. I’m quite grateful to the insecure writer’s support group for nudging me to blog at least monthly, which has kept me in touch with writing. Hey, Alex Cavanaugh, when did IWSG start? I’m proud to have been part of this gregarious group from just about the beginning.
Here’s to 15 more years(?) of blogging!
Jennifer Lane Books 
I don’t have any books or anything, but my blogging activity has also decreased. Back when I first started blogging I was much more into the whole idea.
Lee
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You are probably one of the most active bloggers in the IWSG, Arlee.
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Blogging was much more popular in 2011 when I started. It makes me sad to see so many fewer authors and writers blogging because it’s a great way to connect. I’m grateful for the IWSG too.
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Especially after losing loved ones, blogging is a good way to connect with others. Thanks for stopping by, Natalie! ❤
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We’re glad the IWSG has kept you with us! It began September 2011, so you’ve been with us a very long time.
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Wow, that is a long time to maintain an international group, Alex–congratulations and thank you.
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Hi,
I like coming to your blog. I think we joined around the same time, but I’m not sure.
Take care and have a lovely day.
Shalom shalom
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Hi Pat, we are both old timers to this blogging game! ❤
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My writing finally picked back up, so I’m glad I was still blogging when those books came out.
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Yeah, when I finally get back to publishing, I’ll start showing up on social media again, and former readers will have likely moved on!
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So many reasons to hide in corners, including ID fraud, and our black hole/dead zone doesn’t help.
Local book groups were too daunting – make that intimidating. Then I found IWSG, your blog and so many others, positive, thoughtful, never overbearing.
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I enjoy reading your blog, too. No one puts Esther in a corner! 😀
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Without this group, I don’t know if I’d be blogging. It’s the people that keep me going. 🙂
Anna from elements of emaginette
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I feel the same way, Anna. Writers like you keep me going.
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Yes, here’s to 15 years of more blogging, Jennifer! I still love it and manage to publish four to five posts a month. I’m glad that you are still involved. Here’s to a creative April!
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That’s great you’re still so active on your blog, Fundy Blue. ❤
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Yours puts a smile on my face, and make me think too.. Thanks
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Louise has a lovely blog!
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Yes, IWSG is a great blog hop. It keeps me blogging and it keeps me connected. At least once a month, but better than nothing, right?
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Exactly, Olga! 🙂
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