Get to know Book Bloggers #2.6- Realize that your blog made it

When did you realize that your blog made it ??

Have I made it? I don't think I have.  I still have publishers I would love to form a relationship with to better my blog and spread the word about more books!  I just try and do my own thing, but I guess I would say that when I hit 1000 followers I was blown away!--Amy Stuffed Bookshelf

When I reached 400 followers and had a support system of blog friends--Tinas Book Reviews

 Uh, I'm still waiting. :) No, really, I think I have a good sincere following that I am proud of.--Michelle Redheadedbook child

I'll let you know when I get there ;)-- The Book Vixen

 There wasn't really a specific moment when I realized that my blog made it, but when I had to start turning down review requests because I was getting too many, instead of me not being interested in the book, I got pretty excited.--Natalie Mindful Musing

My blog made it?  YAY!!  I guess I don't really see our blog as being any different than anyone else's really.  Except that we give a little more variety by having teens and moms.  I have had times, when people ask for advice, when I have a double-take moment. :)  And I guess when I ask for a book and the publishing company sends it to me.....that just blows my mind, still! --Andye Reading Teen

There are so many exciting milestones in book blogging, but I think the one that really made me happy was when I started getting a lot of really great, thoughtful comments that lead to ongoing discussions that made me feel like I was getting to know my readers and they were getting to know me. A lot can be said for stats and numbers, but I think the personal connections made make it feel like I'm doing something of value. --Jennifer Reading with Tequila

Still trying to make it, but I'm pretty new at all this and I'm having fun so I figure if I keep doing this then more people will come along/discover my blog for themselves.--Rebecca Biblignome

I don't think it has. I have a nice following and I've made great friends but I don't see myself as having a "go to" blog.--Karen FWIW

My blog made it?! Sweet... Where? When?  LOL! I don't have a very big blog, but I'm very proud of what I've accomplished. Recently someone that I didn't really know sent a tweet to someone else I didn't know and recommended my blog. That was a big moment.  Another big moment was when I got my first "unsolicited" review book from a publisher.--Jen Twimom

I still don’t believe my blog’s “Made it”. I think it’ll always be a work in progress. There’s always room to change, grow and I’ll as long as I keep blogging I’ll continue to strive to make it better with great content and information.--Lisa BoundbyBooks

When I started seeing the same folks commenting regularly- I was like, oh man, I have regular readers!--Emily what book is that ?

Kelli: I still don't think we're there yet but when we reached 500 followers it was the best feeling ever.

Natalie: We made it? WOW! I am so happy, lol. I don't think we are worried about being "the next hot thing" as much as we love this hobby, it is a great release for us and we have met fantastic people along the way!--So Rather Reading

I'm grateful for the comments I do get , online friendships I have made over time and many over the love of books. But I don't think I have made it, but I have learned more about blogging & social media over the last year and apply it more to the blog. But I agree with those milestones I do get excited , and I too am excited when I get a request to review a book that I want to read.

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