One year ago today, I made my first post on this blog!
Actually, I’m pretty sure I posted it on the 13th but that the time on WordPress was set wrong and made it the 14th… but since today is also Valentine’s Day I just think it’s more fun to go with today anyway!
So first off, I want to thank all the lovely people (that’s you guys) who have read, commented, and subscribed to my blog! My first post got one comment from a person I know in real life, and I’m so thankful for how it has grown since that time. I have met so many wonderful people who have referred me to some fantastic books that I might not have discovered or read otherwise. I also participated in NaNoWriMo for the first time this past November, and I’m not sure I would have done it had it not been for the encouragement that came from many of you guys, and that turned out to be a good experience for me. There’s no way I can ever properly thank you all for these things!
I wanted to reflect just a little on this past year and how I want to move forward, but I’ll try not to bore you too much. I set out to blog about stories of all kinds that influenced me, whether they were from books, TV, or movies, and I wanted to talk about my own writing journey. I was nervous about covering a wide range, but fortunately I have found people who love YA books AND Star Trek just as much as I do. Overall the response has been positive, and I am truly grateful. When I read my first post again, I was pleased to see how well I have stuck with my original intent with the blog, and I’m so happy I decided to start this journey.
So what’s ahead for Ode to Jo and Katniss? For now, I am going to continue blogging in this same space, in the same way. Sometime in the next year the time may come where I go with a self-hosted website using my name to focus more on myself as an author, but this would mostly likely be when I am close to querying agents. And I’m hoping that will mean later this year, but we’ll see. I would still blog some fun discussion posts and other things, but I would probably back off on reviews. But if and when that time comes, you’ll hear about it then. Until then, here I am!
Seriously, I wish there was a way I could thank everyone by name who has been a part of this blog, but that would just be a crazy long list. So please accept this virtual hug…
Now everyone go celebrate with Valentine’s Day chocolates! 😀
Happy Anniversary! As a newer follower I have really enjoyed your blog! I will have to go back and check out your past links! Have a great V-day!
Missie @ A Flurry of Ponderings
Thanks so much! Glad you’re enjoying the blog and hope you have s great V- Day as well!
OMG, it’s your blogoversary! Happy blogoversary, Amy! I don’t want you to stop blogging, but if you do, well, I’ll only accept it if you become an author. Or a self-pub, and if that happens, I shall plug your book like there’s no tomorrow.
Aww, thanks Shannelle! I would still blog as an author, the approach would just be different.
Congrats Amy! I always enjoy reading your blog.
Anthony
Thanks, Anthony! I haven’t heard from you in a while and hope all is well!
YAY, congrats on one year of blogging, Amy! I’m so glad I found your blog — and I’m so glad you stuck with it! You’re one of my favorite bloggers, so I’m happy to hear that when you switch over to author-mode on the blog, you’ll still continue to post discussions. I can’t wait to see what this next year brings for you and your writing and blogging. 🙂
Aww, thanks so much, Kelley! That means a lot to me! 🙂
Congratulations! I absolutely love your blog and am so happy that you plan to continue doing what you’re doing. It is so nice to see a blog with such a wide array of original content. Yay!
Thanks, Natalie! I love that you also do movie reviews on your blog!
happy blogoversary!!! I’m so glad you did start this blog because I’ve really enjoyed reading a lot of your posts and trading comments with you 🙂
I hope 2014 brings lots of fun new posts and good luck on your writing! I totally understand moving to a blog to a different focus with your writing. I sometimes want to have more of a traditional book blog because there’s so many fun things to do but I also want to keep my own blog focused my writing and more of an author profile 🙂
Thanks! Definitely don’t feel pressured to do the traditional book blog if you’re liking what you do now! 🙂
Congratulations! I love reading your blog – it’s one of my favourites. 🙂
Thanks so much!
Congrats on your blogoversary! I actually thought you have been around for longer than that, your blog seems so polished! Looking forward to seeing you around for many more years! 🙂
Aww, thanks Charlene! I appreciate that!
Congratulations, fellow alumnus! You run a really cool blog and I’ll continue to tune in.
Thanks, Ryell!
Congratulations Amy! =D Like Charlene I’m surprised you’ve only been blogging for a year – you’ve obviously achieved a lot in that time =) Here’s to many more!
Thanks, Rinn! That means a lot!
Congrats, Amy! This is an amazing milestone!
Looking forward to reading more of your insightful posts! 🙂
Thanks so much!
HAPPY HAPPY BLOGOVERSARY <3 First off, let me just express how truly happy I am for everything you've accomplished, and that I am so glad to have met someone as awesome as you 🙂 You've been around on my blog since practically the beginning, so you've seen me grown too, but since this is obviously about you, let me just say that I am proud to have someone so amazing to call a friend 🙂 I've always thought that you're blog is unique because you do movie and TV reviews too, so just stay awesome and I hope to see lots more of you around! <3 Good luck for the year Amy, especially with your author endeavors 😀
Aww, thanks so much, Jasmine! I really appreciate it! And I love the fun features you have on your blog! 🙂
HAPPY BLOGOVERSARY! This is exciting 🙂 I’m so happy that you started blogging and everything you’ve done. Good luck with your authorly future…and I know it’s not a word, but it is fun to say, ha!
Ha ha, I “authorly” is fun to say! Thanks so much, Summer!