tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5448388663423032450.post7549670600878082240..comments2024-01-09T17:00:07.820+01:00Comments on Nyx Book Reviews: Busting the Newbie BluesCelinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06565673201893791906noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5448388663423032450.post-83034581335022677482012-01-28T21:37:44.803+01:002012-01-28T21:37:44.803+01:00Alot of ppl have been suggesting Netgalley! I have...Alot of ppl have been suggesting Netgalley! I have NO idea what that is but I'll look into it! This has been so insightful! Thank you<br />Shae @ <a href="http://understandingshaestory.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Understanding Shae's Story</a>Shae_carcarnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5448388663423032450.post-67146353193104514902012-01-27T09:12:08.459+01:002012-01-27T09:12:08.459+01:00Hi :)
Im a new follower and I adore the winter the...Hi :)<br />Im a new follower and I adore the winter theme of your blog :) <br />http://thephantomparagrapher.blogspot.com/2012/01/busting-newbie-blues.htmlPaula Phillipsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5448388663423032450.post-13734026254262393262012-01-10T05:20:01.162+01:002012-01-10T05:20:01.162+01:00^ Um, oops. I didn't realise that '.au'...^ Um, oops. I didn't realise that '.au' didn't mean the blogger was also from Australia. BUT NEVER MIND THAT. Sorry! :DNicolehttp://nicoleslibrary.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5448388663423032450.post-44913342516689563342012-01-10T05:11:42.227+01:002012-01-10T05:11:42.227+01:00Hi! It's nice to meet another Australian blogg...Hi! It's nice to meet another Australian blogger :). I agree about the music bit. Nothing infuriates me more than music on a blog and not knowing how to turn it off. I'm also really glad that I meet new people through blogging and discover new blogs every day...and it's also cool to have experienced bloggers like you guys to turn to if I have things to ask!<br /><br />New follower.<br /><br />And here's my post if you want to check it out: Here's my post if you want to check it out: http://nicoleslibrary.blogspot.com.au/2012/01/busting-newbie-blues.htmlNicolehttp://nicoleslibrary.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5448388663423032450.post-68400262970639149992012-01-07T20:06:12.803+01:002012-01-07T20:06:12.803+01:00I don't like when some peoples reviews are jus...I don't like when some peoples reviews are just "i love this book, you should check it out!" as well. I need to get a gist on what the book is about and if it fits into my book interest category. I don't like spoilers either. Especially when people don't worn me about them in their title or in the beginning of the review. <br /><br />You have a beautiful blog! (=<br /><br />Sincerely, amber at the book pages. Ambernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5448388663423032450.post-31061523946421041362012-01-07T01:32:24.640+01:002012-01-07T01:32:24.640+01:00Oh, AGREED! I don't like music on blogs, eithe...Oh, AGREED! I don't like music on blogs, either. It sucks when I'm at the coffee shop (or grabbing a second at work--I confess that I do it) and the blog I'm looking at starts blaring away. SO embarrassing.Rubynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5448388663423032450.post-4523033957464507642012-01-06T19:38:53.855+01:002012-01-06T19:38:53.855+01:00I hear you on the HTML...I've totally been lea...I hear you on the HTML...I've totally been learning that by trial and error! (And I've made lots of errors, LOL.) Also, yes, music that starts playing immediately when you visit a blog can be *so* irritating! Especially when I can't figure out how to turn it off. <br /><br />I like your clean, easy-to-navigate layout, by the way! :)Danyahttp://atapestryofwords.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5448388663423032450.post-50946629371334552222012-01-06T02:06:24.805+01:002012-01-06T02:06:24.805+01:00I really like all of your answers. I totally agree...I really like all of your answers. I totally agree with you on the playing music on the blog i actually wrote about that on my Newbie Bloggers post too! It's really annoying being scared to death when your just innocently trying to read a post and blam there's music! I really like the idea of Net Galley and i've signed up but i'm having trouble getting authors to accept me i've tried changing my profile thousands of times but they just wont accept me! i guess i'll just have to be patient.Paigenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5448388663423032450.post-14535462427835801892012-01-05T19:54:24.625+01:002012-01-05T19:54:24.625+01:00Oh, I liked your answers a LOT! I especially like ...Oh, I liked your answers a LOT! I especially like your background, the snowflakes are super cute. Follower counts is something I'm still pretty apprehensive on, everyone says don't worry about them though so that's what I'm trying to keep in mind. I really like clear and informative reviews too, I don't understand it if they basically rehash the story or summary. That doesn't tell me anything! It's nice to meet you. :) elenahttp://novelsounds.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5448388663423032450.post-82408907384956127332012-01-04T22:45:23.650+01:002012-01-04T22:45:23.650+01:00I love your five tips to your newbie blogger self-...I love your five tips to your newbie blogger self- because they're very true! I think blogging is supposed to be fun and not something that becomes work, so it's obviously cool that you took a break.<br /><br />I can't believe I forgot about mentioning music in my things I dislike! I mean, music is great, but to have something blast as soon as you click on a site? Not appealing.<br /><br />It's a pleasure to meet you!Alexa S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13185723439360170259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5448388663423032450.post-40472862641381039962012-01-04T18:22:06.692+01:002012-01-04T18:22:06.692+01:00Oooh I can't stand when a review is "this...Oooh I can't stand when a review is "this book was awesome!!" with no follow up as to why! And music on blogs drives me nuts! I'm usually listening to music while I'm blogging so it just comes out as a big mash-up of sound.<br /><br />I haven't gotten in to the world of the ARC yet, but I'm nervous for when I do. I feel like I will end up in over my head with way, having requested too many and an intimidating TBR pile.<br /><br />I'm also participating in Small's event, if you want to check out my post, found <a href="http://radiantshadows.blogspot.com/2012/01/busting-newbie-blues.html" rel="nofollow">here</a>!<br /><br />Kelly<br />Radiant ShadowsKellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10185081981237514590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5448388663423032450.post-55088426435610678782012-01-04T17:20:11.721+01:002012-01-04T17:20:11.721+01:00Hi there! My name is Kat and my blog is I Write, I...Hi there! My name is Kat and my blog is I Write, I Read, I Review. <br /><br />You've said so much that I agree with. Music on blogs = aaaaack! Follower counts can drive you crazy. And those early ebooks that should not have been accepted are like literary skeletons in the closet. But it all gets better with time. (Except the music...)<br /><br />Anyway, totally love your winter design and the very pretty burgundy you chose to bold the questions for the article. Have a great day!Kathy Ann Colemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17836866225157439514noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5448388663423032450.post-69467342504350916822012-01-04T13:00:34.215+01:002012-01-04T13:00:34.215+01:00Hi! I loooove your cute wintery/christmasy layout ...Hi! I loooove your cute wintery/christmasy layout going on! Especially the header, so adorable.<br /><br />I have such a problem handling my reading pile too, and I've learned not to accept EVERY single review request too. It's been a crazy almost-year and a half of learning. <br /><br />Hope to see you around! I'm Asher by the way, from <a href="http://www.paranormalindulgence.net/2012/01/busting-newbie-blues-1st-timer.html" rel="nofollow">Paranormal Indulgence</a> :)Marathonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12998824096375362353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5448388663423032450.post-30536348469510500862012-01-04T02:47:10.842+01:002012-01-04T02:47:10.842+01:00Hi, Celine. Thank you so much for sharing your wis...Hi, Celine. Thank you so much for sharing your wisdom with us newbies :D<br /><br />I really want to take your advice of making a list of the books I've reviewed (once I get more than one). That sounds like a good way to tell if you have common interests with a fellow blogger. <br /><br />Your blog is so nice and tidy. I love the snowflake background! I also like seeing what people are reading and what other blogs they follow.Eden (The Prickly Reader)https://www.blogger.com/profile/07912344516444629679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5448388663423032450.post-16019753803034300952012-01-03T21:26:18.101+01:002012-01-03T21:26:18.101+01:00PS New follower :) Love your reviews I've chec...PS New follower :) Love your reviews I've checked out.Andrea @ Cozy Uphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03956494599005857082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5448388663423032450.post-5038974373681312482012-01-03T21:19:34.500+01:002012-01-03T21:19:34.500+01:00It's great to have some older bloggers take pa...It's great to have some older bloggers take part in this to help out the newbie bloggers. I love some of the answers to your questionnaire. Netgalley was one of the first things I got into and I love it. I am a little discouraged with followers numbers but I've learned from others that it's the page view count and not followers that really matters. Thanks for taking the time to do this! Definitely going to take a look at your blog some more, but from what I've seen I really enjoy it.Andrea @ Cozy Uphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03956494599005857082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5448388663423032450.post-34146135270451420722012-01-03T19:39:54.128+01:002012-01-03T19:39:54.128+01:00Hi! Your header is SO cute!
I agree completely ab...Hi! Your header is SO cute!<br /><br />I agree completely about feeling burned out with posting. When I realized how stressful I was beginning to feel when I tried to schedule a post every.single.day, I knew I was doing something wrong. It shouldn't be a chore at all, so now I only have something up when I feel up to it. I'm glad your break from blogging allowed you to come back feeling refreshed.Steph (Poetry to Prose)https://www.blogger.com/profile/14747170006709274911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5448388663423032450.post-55365651369566267742012-01-03T19:15:58.572+01:002012-01-03T19:15:58.572+01:00Hi there! :) I'm also participating Small'...Hi there! :) I'm also participating Small's event, and also an European blogger (from Finland).<br /> <br />You definitely have now more than 7 followers :) But I'm familiar with the follower problem, I tend to get all stressed out and start panicking if I don't get any comments and I feel like I'm all alone in the whole blogging world :( <br />But luckily not so much anymore :) <br /><br /><a href="http://monaliz-mindreading.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Monaliz @ Mind Reading?</a>Monalizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03103638866332861829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5448388663423032450.post-79413546770590205602012-01-03T15:05:39.628+01:002012-01-03T15:05:39.628+01:00SO with you on music!SO with you on music!Tales of Whimsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10938494589922620170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5448388663423032450.post-31232653297728193092012-01-03T07:21:33.211+01:002012-01-03T07:21:33.211+01:00Hi! I'm participating in this event as well an...Hi! I'm participating in this event as well and had to come over and say hi. =D I agree with you on everything you've said. Ha! You definitely just need to have fun with your blog and get yourself out there. Also, the whole music on blogs drive me absolutely NUTS. <br /><br />I'm a new follower. =DMandy https://www.blogger.com/profile/01748815849910934075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5448388663423032450.post-44397400858863341852012-01-03T01:38:26.516+01:002012-01-03T01:38:26.516+01:00Hi Celine. Your blog is so pretty - I love the sno...Hi Celine. Your blog is so pretty - I love the snowflakes! Thanks for all the advice; I totally agree with so much of what you said. Nice to "meet" you!Picahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17801407628694385946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5448388663423032450.post-71903628767259915262012-01-03T00:47:44.887+01:002012-01-03T00:47:44.887+01:00I almost always have my volume off, so I've n...I almost always have my volume off, so I've never noticed music on a blog, but you're the second blogger who's mentioned it! That would definitely be distracting to visitors attempting to read your reviews. <br /><br />I agree about the list of books reviewed. When I visit a new blog, I like to find a review of a book that I've read, too, to see if the blogger and I have similar tastes. I've left some blogs because there was no list and I just couldn't tell if we would agree whether books were good or not. Thanks for sharing your answers.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5448388663423032450.post-60199076908251697032012-01-03T00:47:34.938+01:002012-01-03T00:47:34.938+01:00Thank you so much for participating again! I love ...Thank you so much for participating again! I love your responses. They're all so clearly stated and packed with awesome advice. <br /><br />You made me laugh out loud when you said you can't do anything with a review that just says "This book was awesome! And the guy is HOTTT! Read it." :P I agree! I love in depth reviews. <br /><br />Not trying to do too much is a piece of advice I really need to listen to. I'm constantly wanting to do more, but then I burn out. I am going to save your response there to remind myself. Thank you!Small Reviewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16072352095510905410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5448388663423032450.post-57570768285454039492012-01-02T19:05:43.794+01:002012-01-02T19:05:43.794+01:00I've been blogging for over a year and still o...I've been blogging for over a year and still only have just barely over 100 followers. I totally still feel like a newly. I agree with you on the Netgalley recommendation. I love getting E-Arcs from them. I read all of my books on my Kindle. Well, nice to meet you!Gina @ My Precioushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01895568426820464572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5448388663423032450.post-10707561847142944542012-01-02T17:06:04.886+01:002012-01-02T17:06:04.886+01:00Hi,
I really like your questionnaire - I see myse...Hi,<br /><br />I really like your questionnaire - I see myself in a couple of your answers. And the winter design is just gorgeous.<br /><br />I'm a European blogger as well - German ;) - and that is sometimes really annoying in the blogging community. :D<br /><br />Anne (from <a href="http://living-in-a-fairy-world.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Living in a Fairy World</a>)Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10983523655924269489noreply@blogger.com