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Nevertheless, it’s somewhat incredible to me to think that I’ve been blogging for two years. I mean, I remember when the blog was a weird tan and red color and had a tiled book background. I remember being terrified when I put up that first post two years ago and I remember thinking well, it’ll be worth it if one person likes it.
I never imagined this. I wasn’t sure that the blog would last a couple months—let alone two full years. I never thought that I’d have wonderful discussions in the comments or that I’d get nice e-mails from people that I will save forever. I never thought I’d meet some wonderful people or that’d I’d learn just as much from writing the posts as I do from discussing the ideas behind them.
And it’s thanks to you. Really.
Whether you’ve read one post or you’ve been here since May 6, 2011—every comment, every page view, e-mail, Facebook like, Twitter follow and tumblr reblog is a vote of support. Every kind word and virtual high-five is a reminder of why I continue to do this. Of why I wrack my brain three times a week for a post to write.
In a way, nothing has changed—I’m still an unagented writer dreaming of publication. I’m still a person who loves to write and read and gets excited about Harry Potter fandom and Marvel movies, and occasionally I’ll write a post that scares me just as much as that first ever post did.
But in a way, everything has changed—I’ve shared an excerpt from my novel here for the first time, I have people regularly sharing my posts with others and I’ve had truly incredible conversations about why writers must read and whether or not cursing is acceptable in YA novels, and I’m proud to say that I have an awesome community right here at Writability.
So thank you. All of you. You have truly made this experience worthwhile and wonderful and I cannot thank you enough.
I only recently found this blog, but yay!! Happy birthday to your blog!! :-D Btw I thought of the song 'Everything Has Changed' by Ed Sheeran and Taylor Swift :P
ReplyDeleteCongrats Ava! You're now one of the 'old dogs'! :D
ReplyDeleteHa ha thanks, Fida! :D
ReplyDeleteThank you, E.J.! I suppose I am now. :)
ReplyDeleteAw you started on my birthday. Congratulations! You sound like an authority in writing, though maybe you don't feel it.
ReplyDeleteI started on your birthday? How cool! Happy (belated) birthday, then!
ReplyDeleteAnd thank you! It's been a wonderful journey getting to this point. ^_^
Happy BLirthday...I mean, birthday! Maybe in two years I'll have as many followers as you!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Linda! I've found that the most important part is to have an active group of followers who like to join in on the discussion, and those are found one lovely person at a time. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks right back at ya. Love your posts and your words of wisdom, and thankful that you are guiding me along my own blogdom path. Congrats and wishing you many more fantastic years (and hopefully an agent or whatever it takes to get you where you want to go).
ReplyDeleteHappy blogaversary, and I hope you have many more. I've met some of the nicest people blogging (and got to meet one of them on a visit to her home state, too) and glad you have had the same experience.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much! And I'm thrilled to hear that you've found the blog helpful. :)
ReplyDeleteI certainly have. Thank you, Alana!
ReplyDeleteWoohoo! Congrats, Ava :D I'm certain that one day you will be an agented *and* published author. And I hope the fame never goes to your head and you continue to blog :P Thanks for all the great posts, it's fun to be along for the ride!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! Could you please give me the link to the chapter of your novel? I somehow missed it.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Farhan! It wasn't a full chapter, it was just the first 250 words with the query pitch. But here's the link nonetheless. :)
ReplyDeleteAw! That's awesome. Congratulations! That's kind of how I feel about things, too. It's been great getting to know you, Ava. *waves*
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Thank you, Jimmy! It's been wonderful getting to know you as well. Thanks for your support!
ReplyDeleteHappy blog birthday!
ReplyDeleteThank you! ^_^
ReplyDeleteGreat job Ava. Love your blog and all your writings.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, Deb! Glad to hear it. :)
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