tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5689237444917451564.post8708802468533665643..comments2024-01-03T00:59:05.275+00:00Comments on Daisy Chain Book Reviews: Busting the Newbie Blues - a great event for book bloggers everywhere!Leanna Ellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17156147175772720617noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5689237444917451564.post-82192456253172706942013-12-20T12:58:43.161+00:002013-12-20T12:58:43.161+00:00I think my biggest challenge has been HTML! When I...I think my biggest challenge has been HTML! When I started the blog first I was tearing my hair out over the layout and it was really cool<br /><br />Buy cufflink online<br /><br />http://www.linoperros.com/categories/cufflink/cid-CU00073758.aspxRohit cherrynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5689237444917451564.post-22270543623167653582012-01-22T21:56:16.054+00:002012-01-22T21:56:16.054+00:00Thank you for such a useful post! I am new blogge...Thank you for such a useful post! I am new blogger and am doing it for fun. When reading other blogs it's too easy to think I'm not blogging enough, but then it is just a hobby isn't it! Great advice though for developing it over the next year, thank you!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06016379786798060395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5689237444917451564.post-50956258613600030332010-12-12T21:38:40.935+00:002010-12-12T21:38:40.935+00:00What a wonderful, wonderful post - you've actu...What a wonderful, wonderful post - you've actually inspired me to also do this one and hopefully I'll get around to doing it this week. By the way, it's wonderful having a book twin as fabulous, chatty as you - I love your blog, love your writing style and love your reviews.<br /><br />I take my hat off to you for braving HTML. I've got a working knowledge of HTML, but even I am avoiding taking on that beast. Who knows, maybe one day I'll take on the challenge, but for now? That one can so stay on the back burner.<br /><br />I feel the exact same with you in regards to readers who request back listed titles that have been out for more than a year. I'm going to go out on a limb and say that I think that many (not all) of these bloggers are looking for a way to score free books. I believe that blogging should be varies, especially books - and that people shouldn't only stick to blogging about books that have been sent to them by publishers.<br /><br />Also, not much to add on the commenting issue, except that I completely agree with you. It definitely bugs me that meme's take preferences for comments instead of reviews, but still, one learns to live with it. I usually make the effort to comment on my followers book reviews - because while it's nice that books are highlighted, it's the thoughts and opinions about books and various book related topics that interest me.<br /><br />Fantastic post book twin :-) <br />xoxoTammy (The Book Fairy's Haven)https://www.blogger.com/profile/14199128133219847316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5689237444917451564.post-29183112138890099492010-12-12T01:36:42.696+00:002010-12-12T01:36:42.696+00:00Hi! I really enjoyed reading your answers to the q...Hi! I really enjoyed reading your answers to the questionnaire. I love your blog design, I can't believe you describe yourself as not being tech savvy. I've never thought of having a test blog to test out html before! Thanks for the advice.Ayleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07639250102446794830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5689237444917451564.post-89029065472712419462010-12-10T15:05:45.044+00:002010-12-10T15:05:45.044+00:00Fabulous answers Leanna, I especially loved your t...Fabulous answers Leanna, I especially loved your thoughts on comments. I completely agree, it's really easy to get discouraged when you've written something and no one has anything to say about it. Then it feels like you're just talking to yourself, which is fine, I started the blog for me, but it's also fun to get other people's opinions on what you've written:) I always appreciate the thoughtful comments you leave me, they make my day!Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14199685365145765394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5689237444917451564.post-7349124461276047112010-12-10T00:15:26.146+00:002010-12-10T00:15:26.146+00:00@Small Review - I'm sorry your comment got del...@Small Review - I'm sorry your comment got deleted. I hate when that happens. I am so with you on the Matched reviews (also the Vampire Academy reviews) - there were so many, but when the publisher is trying to buzz up a release they often request that the reviews be posted on a certain date, so that's why that happens. It's better if people mix and match their reviews, for sure!<br /><br />@Simay - You must change your blog layout more than anyone I know! :-p<br /><br />@Kim - I've never used the template designer, so I'm not going to be much help to you on this one. I hope you figure it out. Maybe if you're not using a pre-installed google template it'll go back automatically for you? I'm just guessing though!Leanna Ellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17156147175772720617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5689237444917451564.post-21081167701779062272010-12-09T20:38:14.552+00:002010-12-09T20:38:14.552+00:00Love that picture :) Great information and helpfu...Love that picture :) Great information and helpful hints. Thanks! I've used the new template designer for my personal blog, but can't figure out how to go back to the cut and copy background code should I decide to. I'm sure it must be something simple.Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09870662298657958483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5689237444917451564.post-68477046802305359222010-12-09T20:09:09.387+00:002010-12-09T20:09:09.387+00:00Great post! Plus, the new template designer in Blo...Great post! Plus, the new template designer in Blogger is pretty cool and you can change a whole lot of advanced settings without any html editing. I just redid mine, hehe.Zimlicioushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06612760509201273857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5689237444917451564.post-27440096075657386832010-12-09T16:50:22.353+00:002010-12-09T16:50:22.353+00:00Oh no, I wrote a response to you yesterday, but it...Oh no, I wrote a response to you yesterday, but it seems it did not show up! Here's take two.<br /><br />I'm so glad you participated in this event! You've given such great advice here and I've written down a few suggestions (like creating a test blog? Genius!)<br /><br />I can't believe you have trouble with HTML. Your blog design is one of my favorites. So neat, clear, and easy on the eyes. I especially like the colors you've chosen. <br /><br />I agree, it is discouraging when you write a review and only get a few comments on it, or worse, none. <br /><br />I'm also glad you mention reviewing books other than those from publishers. Now that you mention it, I realize it was a little overwhelming (and boring!) when every other review one day seemed to be for Matched. I think sometimes people who aren't getting ARCs feel out of the loop because they can't join in with all of the early reviews, but as a reader, I don't mind this at all. I enjoy seeing a review for a book a few months after the hype has died down. <br /><br />Thanks again for all of your responses!Small Reviewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16072352095510905410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5689237444917451564.post-29289614074122154632010-12-09T15:58:37.917+00:002010-12-09T15:58:37.917+00:00really really helpful!
Thanks a ton!!:D
http://bl...really really helpful!<br />Thanks a ton!!:D<br /><br />http://blogonlinerandom.blogspot.com/Kiwi Ivashkovhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10185971883673297235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5689237444917451564.post-4810691847210015252010-12-09T14:33:05.798+00:002010-12-09T14:33:05.798+00:00Thanks for all the nice comments, guys! I'm gl...Thanks for all the nice comments, guys! I'm glad that I've been able to offer any little advice or pass on some tips.<br /><br />@A Canadian Girl - almost deleting the blog was surprisingly easy. I'm very lucky that I pressed preview instead of save, that's all I can say!<br /><br />@Asamum - I am the same as you with reviews - I rarely read reviews of books that are coming up soon on my TBR. I think this has a lot to do with the lack of comments on some reviews because sometimes we are all reviewing the same book at the same time. That's why I've been trying to mix it up a bit lately, although I know publishers often want a review posted on a certain date, which often leads to a deluge of reviews on the same book! (and less comments). <br /><br />@Misha - html is horribly, horribly time consuming. I hear ya!<br /><br />@Christina - totally follow Tammy's blog. You will love her reviews. We like all the same books!<br /><br />@Melissa - thanks for the nice comment. I love your blog too. I can't believe I only found it a while back. I was missing out! Now it's one of the blogs I visit every day. :)Leanna Ellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17156147175772720617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5689237444917451564.post-25083015927035876702010-12-09T13:51:49.250+00:002010-12-09T13:51:49.250+00:00I love your well-thought-out answers! I really app...I love your well-thought-out answers! I really appreciate the time you always take to read and comment on my reviews, by the way, and I thought you should know that. You hit the nail on the head there. Memes are a fun way to interact, but I blog because I like to talk about how I thought of certain books. Knowing that people care enough to read and comment makes blogging all the more worthwhile. <br /><br />You should know that your blog is one of my favourites, and I truly love dropping by, even though I should do so more often! Keep up the good work, and thank you for all that you do! :)Melissa (i swim for oceans)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06840790603713851746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5689237444917451564.post-33265998825580087862010-12-09T13:47:11.976+00:002010-12-09T13:47:11.976+00:00Love your answers to this as well and thanks for t...Love your answers to this as well and thanks for the shout out! I definitely think we are book twins. :) I must start following Tammy's Blog, especially if we are book triplets. ha! Thanks for sharing this!Christina / Book Addicthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06661826027260861430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5689237444917451564.post-31949115543793691442010-12-09T11:30:09.757+00:002010-12-09T11:30:09.757+00:00Thanks for sharing! I am a newbie since I have onl...Thanks for sharing! I am a newbie since I have only been blogging for about 4 months. I had a lot of problems with HTML too. Sometimes it used to take me 2 hours for the most basic HTML stuff!<br />Your answers were very helpful! Thank you! I love your blog and it was one of the first book blog I discovered.Mishahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06987790171985663765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5689237444917451564.post-84901213362947961182010-12-09T09:11:05.480+00:002010-12-09T09:11:05.480+00:00What a lovely post. Thank you for sharing.
I know ...What a lovely post. Thank you for sharing.<br />I know what you mean about the lack of comments. Sometimes I physically cant leave comments due to the ISP and I forget when I get on my home computer.<br />If I am going to be reviewing a book myself I do not read the reviews until after I have completed my own as to remain completely unaffected by other peoples opinions obviously this is harder with some books that have a lot of hype :D<br />Thanks again for the lovely postYnysawdre Elderly Residents Associationhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08121225687563442558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5689237444917451564.post-20386612968026386412010-12-09T07:45:12.131+00:002010-12-09T07:45:12.131+00:00I enjoyed reading this, it's given me some ide...I enjoyed reading this, it's given me some ideas. It's great to read the hows and whys from other book blogs, thank you Leanna.Michelle at Clover Hill Book Reviewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15284605052909617240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5689237444917451564.post-78455375258525238642010-12-09T05:43:28.691+00:002010-12-09T05:43:28.691+00:00You got awesome answers. I love this questionnaire...You got awesome answers. I love this questionnaire. I did this too :)Steph: Short and Sweethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11252258788370814229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5689237444917451564.post-58057192507510460682010-12-09T02:42:48.842+00:002010-12-09T02:42:48.842+00:00Thanks so much for participating! Your questions r...Thanks so much for participating! Your questions really were very helpful. I've filed away a number of suggestions you've made (like having a test blog. Genius!) <br /><br />HTML was a problem for you? I never would have guessed. Your blog design is one of my favorites. So neat, organized, and the colors are very inviting and easy on the eyes. <br /><br />I'm glad you mentioned reviewing books other than those from publishers (especially since I'm not getting all that many!) Now that you mention it, I actually did find it a little tiresome when every other blog seemed to review Matched all on the same day. I think some new bloggers worry they won't be able to keep up because they aren't getting ARCs and so their reviews for those books seem really delayed. It is good to hear you suggest otherwise. <br /><br />I agree with you, it is discouraging to spend time writing a review and then get no comments. I find when I pair a review on a day when I also participate in meme I get more comments on my review. I've also tried to find memes that are basically reviews, like Tween Tuesday (Hosted by <a href="http://www.greenbeanteenqueen.com/" rel="nofollow">Green Bean Teen Queen</a>) so you get the attention through the meme, but also focus on a more substantial post. So far so good!Small Reviewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16072352095510905410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5689237444917451564.post-22714201311237170592010-12-09T01:01:46.983+00:002010-12-09T01:01:46.983+00:00Hi Leanna. Thanks for stopping by my blog. I know ...Hi Leanna. Thanks for stopping by my blog. I know I've deleted posts accidentally but how do you delete an entire blog?! :) <br /><br />The blogosphere does eat up a lot of time doesn't it? Luckily, I'm a procrastinator too so I can blame the blogs I follow for why I'm eternally behind in things and didn't post so much. I'm now working on trying to post more often and juggling my time better. <br /><br />I'm now off to check out your review for Vampire Academy.A Canadian Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07127164685941412250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5689237444917451564.post-13338275137396529402010-12-09T00:19:29.629+00:002010-12-09T00:19:29.629+00:00Leanna, I have been clicking through all of kinds ...Leanna, I have been clicking through all of kinds of blogs today with these questions filled out, and your answers have been the most helpful of them all. Thank you!Jessica K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12480400785564101170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5689237444917451564.post-51140326941051121642010-12-08T22:56:14.232+00:002010-12-08T22:56:14.232+00:00@Clarissa - the basic template layout was already ...@Clarissa - the basic template layout was already there when I got this design. I didn't write any of the html. Definitely well beyond my capabilities! :)Leanna Ellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17156147175772720617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5689237444917451564.post-71265195976293970202010-12-08T21:54:00.955+00:002010-12-08T21:54:00.955+00:00Your answers to the Busting the Newbie Blues quest...Your answers to the Busting the Newbie Blues questionaire are spot on. I'm a newbie, feeling my way through the blogosphere, and appreciate good commentary, advise and experience like yours. Thanks!Nikkihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13732996041847856833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5689237444917451564.post-66199094391064848972010-12-08T21:45:02.755+00:002010-12-08T21:45:02.755+00:00Oh, and for someone who designed this blog from sc...Oh, and for someone who designed this blog from scratch, you have done an amazing job!<br />CDAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12160669603997465454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5689237444917451564.post-24575943485394512142010-12-08T21:44:00.675+00:002010-12-08T21:44:00.675+00:00Really cool information. I'm always trying to ...Really cool information. I'm always trying to find ways to be a better blogger. Thanks.<br />CDAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12160669603997465454noreply@blogger.com