tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7611036570698926101.post3143364392525730584..comments2024-03-28T20:04:18.471-05:00Comments on Somewhere Only We Know: Armchair BEA 2013 - Day 5 Part 1 - Keeping It RealSomewhere Only We Knowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13301973028870770126noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7611036570698926101.post-80404661143499040472016-11-28T20:30:26.918-06:002016-11-28T20:30:26.918-06:00It can be really hard to move past that...but I th...It can be really hard to move past that...but I think like you said, it's easier to do online! Everyone is different and everyone has different preferences...so yeah, it's okay for not everyone to love me. Thanks so much for stopping by!Sandy @ Somewhere Only We Knowhttps://sandyfarmer.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7611036570698926101.post-49056485405535363212013-06-03T19:05:50.759-05:002013-06-03T19:05:50.759-05:00Thanks Sara. That's the only way it makes sens...Thanks Sara. That's the only way it makes sense to me! Thanks for returning the favor!Sandy @ Somewhere Only We Knowhttp://sandyfarmer.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7611036570698926101.post-73756612645214254642013-06-03T18:23:13.860-05:002013-06-03T18:23:13.860-05:00I loved what you said about writing for you, becau...I loved what you said about writing for you, because you love it. Such the perfect attitude to have. <3<br /><br />Thanks for stopping by my post!<br /><br />~Sara @ <a href="http://forever17books.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Forever 17 Books</a>Sarahttp://twitter.com/Forever17Booksnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7611036570698926101.post-3241851976117598952013-06-02T18:11:09.123-05:002013-06-02T18:11:09.123-05:00I think you're right. People can usually tell ...I think you're right. People can usually tell when you're faking and when you're genuine. And amen to keeping the drama out. Life has enough drama of it's own. Thanks for reading!Sandy @ Somewhere Only We Knowhttp://sandyfarmer.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7611036570698926101.post-59369815534921623752013-06-02T17:58:58.226-05:002013-06-02T17:58:58.226-05:00Wonderful post and yes I am so at the stage in my ...Wonderful post and yes I am so at the stage in my life too, I am confident in who I am and am not out to win any awards, and ya know what I think people sense how genuine we are through our reviews, interaction and actions that the followers come and the friendships build. I am not a drama mama and my life is good!kimbacaffeinatehttp://www.caffeinatedbookreviewer.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7611036570698926101.post-7752623906666353342013-06-02T15:10:03.139-05:002013-06-02T15:10:03.139-05:00I think I'm just beginning to get past the sta...I think I'm just beginning to get past the stage where I want everyone to love me. It's easier online, but I think it's absolutely necessary when it comes to blogging. Not everyone will like what you have to say, and that's OK.Stormy Cnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7611036570698926101.post-59365837571647732092013-06-01T18:00:33.363-05:002013-06-01T18:00:33.363-05:00I know EXACTLY what you mean! I've always been...I know EXACTLY what you mean! I've always been a re-reader, but since blogging, I have done very little re-reading. I thought these features might be a great way that I can incorporate re-reading with actually posting about them on the blog--that way I don't feel guilty for the re-reads. Thanks again!Sandy @ Somewhere Only We Knowhttp://sandyfarmer.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7611036570698926101.post-24504781136174598732013-06-01T17:59:16.049-05:002013-06-01T17:59:16.049-05:00That's a great idea. If I ever do a post like ...That's a great idea. If I ever do a post like that, I'll have to be sure to link back to you so I remember where the idea came from. :)<br /><br /><br />I haven't been approving many of the requests I've been getting from authors directly, and I've only been requesting from NetGalley ones that I'm thoroughly excited about reading. I went through a spell last year where I read a bunch of mediocre books in a row and it can really bring you down. Focus on what you love for a while and hopefully that'll bring some of your passion back.<br /><br /><br />Thanks for stopping by and commenting!Sandy @ Somewhere Only We Knowhttp://sandyfarmer.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7611036570698926101.post-2586789523625596222013-06-01T17:57:25.421-05:002013-06-01T17:57:25.421-05:00I agree. Time is valuable. Opportunity cost, right...I agree. Time is valuable. Opportunity cost, right? And you're completely right, I think authors and publishers need constructive criticism just as much as they need praise. Thanks for your comment and encouragement!Sandy @ Somewhere Only We Knowhttp://sandyfarmer.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7611036570698926101.post-68010404252454776232013-06-01T17:56:14.173-05:002013-06-01T17:56:14.173-05:00Thanks Monika!Thanks Monika!Sandy @ Somewhere Only We Knowhttp://sandyfarmer.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7611036570698926101.post-2235152696373945842013-06-01T15:34:46.004-05:002013-06-01T15:34:46.004-05:00Oh! And I love the sounds of both of your features...Oh! And I love the sounds of both of your features! I've thought about doing something where I review books I read before blogging, but I've got too many new books to spend time re-reading right now! HahaKellynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7611036570698926101.post-39505918450633607952013-06-01T15:34:07.420-05:002013-06-01T15:34:07.420-05:00A lot of the things you touch on, especially this ...A lot of the things you touch on, especially this part: <i>I started it for me...I read for me...I write for me. It's the only way any of this is worth it.</i> are the reasons I created a blogging manifesto; a document that works to remind me of the reasons I started blogging so I don't get caught up in the hype or trying to be a part of the "popular" crowd.<br /><br /><br />I've decided to stop requesting review copies (for now) so I can work through the group of books that I proactively went out and purchased, in the hopes that I find a few more 4-5 star reads. I've been reading a lot of mediocre books lately :(Kellynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7611036570698926101.post-74078452111926251072013-06-01T09:54:52.678-05:002013-06-01T09:54:52.678-05:00I consider my time valuable, so if a book isn'...I consider my time valuable, so if a book isn't worth my time it isn't going to be finished. I've got more books on my stack and in my kindle that need my attention - and more being published ;) that will need a review. <br />I like that you want to publish an 'honest' review - I think negative reviews, which I've finally got the guts to post, can serve as a positive check to authors. What works|what doesn't. And maybe they need to see their writing thru a different pair of eyes. Yours count!<br />Thanks for sharing!Faith Hope Cherryteahttp://faithhopecherrytea.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7611036570698926101.post-30635645467619437372013-06-01T07:57:50.618-05:002013-06-01T07:57:50.618-05:00Your new feature ideas are great, can't wait t...Your new feature ideas are great, can't wait to read them on your blog!!Monikanoreply@blogger.com