tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post4362315087564480227..comments2024-03-13T06:31:17.010-04:00Comments on Susan Says: Blogging Highs, Future LowsSusan Gourley/Kelleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02669793865290876168noreply@blogger.comBlogger46125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-40243138027587504732015-06-01T18:55:28.712-04:002015-06-01T18:55:28.712-04:00Blogging is one of those social media activities w...Blogging is one of those social media activities where people come and go but very few stick around for the long haul. I enjoy it and can't see myself ever dropping out although I have cut back several times over in the past few years. <a title="good morning quotes" href="http://kquotes.com/category/good-morning-quotes/" rel="nofollow">good morning quotes</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11890293429027360976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-33562416101153261392015-05-19T22:34:05.737-04:002015-05-19T22:34:05.737-04:00Congratulations on your award! I don't think b...Congratulations on your award! I don't think blogging is going anywhere, but if recent trends say anything, thankfully it is turning more intimate and less personal; less about commercialism and more about human connection, which makes for increasingly more interesting content. :) Your blog is definitely one of those, so this award is well-deserved! Congratulations!<br /><br />-Alex HurstAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-31938056788982300362015-05-18T20:01:56.484-04:002015-05-18T20:01:56.484-04:00No publisher told me to blog. Publishers don'...No publisher told me to blog. Publishers don't really speak to us poets, you can see them imagining their money being sucked into a green tornado at the thought of publishing us. I still am not completely sure why I'm still blogging...Jennifer Ruth Jacksonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04699005759754946494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-8490762987367904612015-05-16T15:19:18.557-04:002015-05-16T15:19:18.557-04:00Oh my, as a mother I feel your pain. I wouldn'...Oh my, as a mother I feel your pain. I wouldn't probably rest a wink the whole time she's gone. I spent one day in Morocco on a tour and I can't imagine being a woman and a 2nd class citizen for more than a day to be comfortable. Best of luck to her, and to you. Kids often don't understand how hard they make parents lives. Congrats on your award and glad you've enjoyed the blogging.<br /><br /><a href="http://homelessbridge.blogspot.com/2015/05/donations-especially-for-ladies.html" rel="nofollow">Sandy at Bridge and Beyond</a>Sandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13141251905909903805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-27365121296993601322015-05-16T10:39:58.820-04:002015-05-16T10:39:58.820-04:00Hi Susan - well done for the Alex' You Rock Aw...Hi Susan - well done for the Alex' You Rock Award .. excellent news and congratulations! I saw your daughter was off to Oman - I admire her spirit and her desire to learn about the Arabic world and to enhance her knowledge of the language. I am sure she will be fine - she will have done the checking up ... and there'll be support ... <br /><br />It will be anxious making - but also such a brilliant step in life ... congratulations to you, your daughter and the family - you'll be so proud of her. Take care - cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-53449655678604951862015-05-16T05:55:39.326-04:002015-05-16T05:55:39.326-04:00Hi,
Congratulations!
It is so nice meeting you. M...Hi,<br />Congratulations! <br />It is so nice meeting you. My heart agrees with your thoughts about blogging. This year I participated in the A to Z Blog Challenge for the third time, and it was the best one ever. I read so many blogs that were first class. <br />I also am meeting new blogging friends and yes some have become like a family to me, especially since I am living as an ExPat American in Europe. <br />Hope you enjoyed your writers conference. <br />All the best.<br />Shalom,<br />Pat GarciaPat Garciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04204650731843984192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-1724132489028098192015-05-15T19:45:16.988-04:002015-05-15T19:45:16.988-04:00Blogging is one of those social media activities w...Blogging is one of those social media activities where people come and go but very few stick around for the long haul. I enjoy it and can't see myself ever dropping out although I have cut back several times over in the past few years. Karen Jones Gowenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11378428503220197256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-20855232251752942152015-05-15T19:13:14.981-04:002015-05-15T19:13:14.981-04:00Lynn Viehl was one of the first author blogs I fol...Lynn Viehl was one of the first author blogs I followed in a stalker way. She always had up to date information and shared so much about her writing process. She's the reason I tried nano when I first started writing romance. I try to blog at least twice so readers can get a peek at what I'm up to in real life or in my book lifeAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13164269285285491186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-90215912969666347792015-05-15T12:49:57.557-04:002015-05-15T12:49:57.557-04:00Have a great time at the conference!
I've been...Have a great time at the conference!<br />I've been blogging less because real-life obligations take too much time away from writing time, so I devote more to stories than blogging. I miss visiting other authors' blogs, but honestly, I don't think readers care whether we blog or not. Cate Mastershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01371792447604980848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-274064282596677272015-05-15T10:50:25.563-04:002015-05-15T10:50:25.563-04:00I don't understand so much when people worry a...I don't understand so much when people worry about blogging, no offense, please, I mean none at all. I just come at it with a place of fun. I'm not here to sell a book or because a publisher told me I had to be in social media. So for me, there's no worry. Again, it's all about the fun and the connections with others that some, turn into real friends. Others, blogger buddies. Either way, it's great fun. But will I do it forever? No idea. But for today, I blog.<br /><br />Happy Weekend.The Happy Whiskhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13438469476168485775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-41916436787595942372015-05-13T22:15:05.887-04:002015-05-13T22:15:05.887-04:00Congrats on the award. That is special.
I think b...Congrats on the award. That is special.<br /><br />I think blogging is as active or inactive as a particular blogger wants it to be. I've been slacking off myself, but I know many people who are out there visiting and posting everyday, and active in many other social media. Being social is essential for some, not so much for others. It is reciprocal;; the people that usually complain about a lack of visitors usually don't tour the blogs much.dolorahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08715849844092553699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-79548780372226554742015-05-13T21:18:45.205-04:002015-05-13T21:18:45.205-04:00Alex helped me as well. And I have to say, the A t...Alex helped me as well. And I have to say, the A to Z challenge was a big part of why I stuck with blogging (so wonderful and weird that I was a co-host this year). I'm glad blogging became a way of connecting with people for you. I feel the same. Congrats on the award!S. L. Hennessyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06514651403542719387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-35482514742585593702015-05-13T20:54:49.554-04:002015-05-13T20:54:49.554-04:00I think the loyal bloggers are still around and wi...I think the loyal bloggers are still around and will always be. Blogging is my number one social media tool, and I love doing it. Not just writing posts, but for the people I've met. Congratulations on the award! :)Christine Rainshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08263694662585963900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-15812306576466625952015-05-13T18:01:04.430-04:002015-05-13T18:01:04.430-04:00I'm definitely still blogging because of the p...I'm definitely still blogging because of the people I've met. Maybe the "heyday" is over, but it's only because the people who haven't invested in their bloggy relationships are gone. And yes, I knew where Oman was. I hope your daughter's time there is safe and educational.J E Oneilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09780097298061829471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-80742311680035451992015-05-13T17:06:15.397-04:002015-05-13T17:06:15.397-04:00I am not a writer. I started my blog because I lik...I am not a writer. I started my blog because I liked to document. I write in my blog now because I like it!! I just finished my 3rd A to Z Challenge and I am driving by today on the A to Z Road trip. Hope you enjoy yoursPaulahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17406717262345866373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-25628606959598248062015-05-13T16:38:20.285-04:002015-05-13T16:38:20.285-04:00I think Alex helped all of us!! ANd LG Smith helpe...I think Alex helped all of us!! ANd LG Smith helped me get started, too. Your daughter really will be fine - this is such an amazing adventure for her!Liz Blockerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16160510626027597666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-78397085687963722162015-05-13T15:43:31.771-04:002015-05-13T15:43:31.771-04:00Blogging has been a valuable network. I made frien...Blogging has been a valuable network. I made friends via blogging and have learned tons from what everyone writes about. Congrats on the award! You do rock.M Paxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14096697282530998519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-62029108632098086262015-05-13T13:46:13.813-04:002015-05-13T13:46:13.813-04:00Double thanks, Pat. I know your cats better than y...Double thanks, Pat. I know your cats better than you. LOLSusan Gourley/Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02669793865290876168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-21491691345481686962015-05-13T13:45:36.632-04:002015-05-13T13:45:36.632-04:00Maybe we're not as actively looking for new bl...Maybe we're not as actively looking for new blogs as we once were but I know what you mean.Susan Gourley/Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02669793865290876168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-46915943387467131192015-05-13T13:44:35.619-04:002015-05-13T13:44:35.619-04:00Thanks, Robin.Thanks, Robin.Susan Gourley/Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02669793865290876168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-64430793324144302752015-05-13T13:44:16.675-04:002015-05-13T13:44:16.675-04:00I'm so glad I met you blogging. I hope it cont...I'm so glad I met you blogging. I hope it continues to be a healing balm for you.Susan Gourley/Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02669793865290876168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-520571182284873292015-05-13T13:42:38.548-04:002015-05-13T13:42:38.548-04:00I've learned about many different parts of the...I've learned about many different parts of the world and country too. And this winter I commiserated with so many others about the weather.Susan Gourley/Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02669793865290876168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-10550773607176349872015-05-13T13:40:23.088-04:002015-05-13T13:40:23.088-04:00You've been busy moving and I've missed yo...You've been busy moving and I've missed your funny posts.Susan Gourley/Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02669793865290876168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-26513047760641227912015-05-13T13:39:53.091-04:002015-05-13T13:39:53.091-04:00Thanks, Chrys. And many like you, I met through A ...Thanks, Chrys. And many like you, I met through A to Z and never let them go.Susan Gourley/Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02669793865290876168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-52937608893226413622015-05-13T13:39:02.872-04:002015-05-13T13:39:02.872-04:00She was one of my first blogging friends too. Oman...She was one of my first blogging friends too. Oman does have nasty neighbors. Even thoughts of her flying over them is scary.Susan Gourley/Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02669793865290876168noreply@blogger.com