tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post1399585582509379911..comments2024-02-13T15:17:57.466-05:00Comments on Beth Fish Reads: Reflections on My 5-Year BlogoversaryBeth Fhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08627666337961326265noreply@blogger.comBlogger60125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post-67697233612325993652013-10-11T17:49:58.390-04:002013-10-11T17:49:58.390-04:00I too have had to make a change to the way I blog ...I too have had to make a change to the way I blog - mostly due to time constraints. My theory is - blogging should be fun for me and not feel like a job (because it isn't a job). While my reviews are still very much the same in style to how I have always written them, I primarily only write reviews for 2 genres - anything else might get a passing comment in Goodreads. I think everyone goes through phases of needing change/burnout etc. So shake it up a little and have fun! I'm coming up on my 5 years mark in just a couple months!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16609161113240681299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post-88769047487225784242013-09-23T06:50:52.262-04:002013-09-23T06:50:52.262-04:00Wisely said.
In many ways, I'm like you; I&#...Wisely said. <br /><br />In many ways, I'm like you; I'm not blogging for any ulterior motives but because I like blogging. For me, that's the idea that sticks in my head: Remember to keep things fun or change things up.Deb Nance at Readerbuzzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12128529491888701996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post-15443467904463491592013-09-22T18:30:47.461-04:002013-09-22T18:30:47.461-04:00congratulations on your 5 years! sorry to answer l...congratulations on your 5 years! sorry to answer late, was off the grid for a while, and I have so many blog posts to catch up with. glad you are here! celebrating my 3 years at the end of this monthAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post-78644105055172966932013-09-20T10:34:02.314-04:002013-09-20T10:34:02.314-04:00Congratulations on reaching the 5 year landmark, y...Congratulations on reaching the 5 year landmark, you've been extraordinarily successful. I fully understand about speed of writing, and how difficult it can all be. I know we all have our own expectations, but it's your blog, and it's got to be done for you, your way. I could never cope if I pressured myself to post every day- I simply couldn't. I post when I can, but sometimes things bank up, and some posts never get written. I don't blog about every book I read though. I record them all on goodreads, sometimes if I really don't like a book, or don't have anything positive to say, then I might say it there, instead of on my blog. It's not that I want to love everything, I don't, noone does, it's just that there's too much good stuff to be bagging out the bad all the time. Congratulations once again, and I'll look forward to the next 5 years, but I do hope that you ease up a bit on the pressure you seem to put yourself under. It's not worth pressure for me, it's got to be fun or it's not worth it. Louisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13187730620736345378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post-87274757492505195092013-09-19T16:00:54.727-04:002013-09-19T16:00:54.727-04:00I'm so glad you're going to continnue to b...I'm so glad you're going to continnue to blog. It does seem like a lot of people are abandoning the blogging community lately. I've only recently discovered your weekend cooking posts and I can't wait to join in! Melissa (Avid Reader)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02119628715475021774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post-88894342091362047962013-09-16T08:41:59.076-04:002013-09-16T08:41:59.076-04:00Congratulations on reaching five years - we starte...Congratulations on reaching five years - we started blogging just weeks apart! So much of what you've written here mirrors my own thoughts, but you've expressed it all so much more eloquently than I ever could. You have been an inspiration for me personally and I appreciate all you've done for the community, too.<br /><br />I don't see myself quitting any time soon either, but the book reviews are getting me down. Contemplating a drastic change in style.<br /><br />Here's to the next five years!<br />JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post-41763614379811990332013-09-15T21:16:34.069-04:002013-09-15T21:16:34.069-04:00Congratulations on five years! I'm glad there ...Congratulations on five years! I'm glad there is a core group still going on.Jeannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01374498643286099244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post-72243280195792214082013-09-15T11:59:49.047-04:002013-09-15T11:59:49.047-04:00First of all, congrats on the five year anniversar...First of all, congrats on the five year anniversary. I've been blogging in one place or another since 2006 so I know how difficult it can be to keep up the enthusiasm. <br /><br />I can relate to what you say here. I too am a very slow writer and have no desire to write a novel. I enjoy the interaction, the comments, discussing books, sharing my photos and recipes, but it takes a lot of time. While I'm still reading a lot of blogs, I'm probably not commenting as much as I'd like to. Some days I'm one of those statistics that stopped by and didn't say anything.<br /><br />As for the nature of your reviews - whatever works for you is the right answer. The best blogs change and evolve over time. <br /><br />We all need a little balance in life so you have permission to skip a day now and then. Looking forward to reading another 5 years of posts here. :)Leslie (Under My Apple Tree)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17822229389189435951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post-16560531455796564662013-09-15T09:55:01.888-04:002013-09-15T09:55:01.888-04:00Congratulations on making it 5 years! I'm goi...Congratulations on making it 5 years! I'm going on a little over 6, and am still shocked that I'm still around and wanting to blog!! :)<br /><br />I look forward to your reviews, though I don't comment near enough, and think changing them up a bit when you simply don't have much to say is okay. With all the different avenues, connections to occur in so many ways, and I personally love that. <br /><br />And, I just love your pictures you post on Instagram! I look forward to many more years of words and pics from you! :)Tif Sweeneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06015299390676538748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post-47279808721719805562013-09-14T20:49:08.624-04:002013-09-14T20:49:08.624-04:00I think everyone is feeling the pressure after thi...I think everyone is feeling the pressure after this long. Good for you for wanting to stay with it.Julie P.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16008101127541997459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post-51383366782663126942013-09-14T17:43:58.473-04:002013-09-14T17:43:58.473-04:00Congratulations on a successful five years of blog...Congratulations on a successful five years of blogging! And I do consider you very successful. You have always been one of my favorite bloggers. You've led the way in so many areas and inspired fellow bloggers as well. I don't believe I've ever thanked you for your leadership until now. Thank you. <br /><br />I enjoyed reading your recap of the last five years. My five years is coming up in a couple of months. and I've been thinking along the same lines. I've already cut back on posting but I just can't give it up completely. So. I'm glad to hear you are planning to continue too. Best of luck to you. I join Beth Hoffman in reaching through the air with an online hug just for you. (She wasn't the only one who felt a little misty-eyed.) Excellent post.Margothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07422981969760935118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post-47948699604083204832013-09-14T15:47:40.270-04:002013-09-14T15:47:40.270-04:00Congratulations on reaching this huge milestone Be...Congratulations on reaching this huge milestone Beth! I am coming up on my 4th anniversary in just a few weeks and I relate so much to many of the insightful things you wrote!<br /><br />I am SO glad you plan on being around for many years to come.<br /><br />I'm glad you've become a part of my blogging journey and I look forward to getting to know you even better in the years to come!<br /><br />Create With Joy<br />http://create-with-joy.comCreate With Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12954209323850040276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post-77234180354928111642013-09-14T12:41:55.160-04:002013-09-14T12:41:55.160-04:00Congrats on 5 years! I don't know how all of ...Congrats on 5 years! I don't know how all of you bloggers do it. I'm a reader and can hardly post a comment! I plan on staying a follower no matter how often you post and would enjoy your reviews even if you only gave a few sentences and a rating (1 to 5).<br /><br />Waiting to see a picture of your lace!Karen Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14635176445301771127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post-65829165720053659272013-09-14T12:09:28.198-04:002013-09-14T12:09:28.198-04:00More congrats on your fifth anniversary. I am humb...More congrats on your fifth anniversary. I am humbled by what you've accomplished and know you are gratified by all of the best wishes you've received.<br /><br />Like others I enjoyed your thoughts on reviewing books. I've often wondered how to reach out to other bibliophiles in a quick yet interactive way. And, yes, often it's so tough to find the right words other than "What a great book!"<br /><br />I'm new to your site but plan on becoming a lifer. Best of luck to you in the future wherever that takes you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post-50306220922914103312013-09-14T12:03:43.083-04:002013-09-14T12:03:43.083-04:00Happy blogiversary! We started just a couple of mo...Happy blogiversary! We started just a couple of months apart--though you've been much more consistent than I have! It's that struggle for balance between blog and life--I tend to lean towards life and let the blog suffer.<br /><br />I like your idea for different styles of reviews--and weekend cooking is one of my favorite memes. Even though I rarely get my act together to participate, I always enjoy reading the posts when I can.Alihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16745786643511417426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post-39507680078414846792013-09-14T11:27:03.268-04:002013-09-14T11:27:03.268-04:00Congrats on 5 years and finding ways to still make...Congrats on 5 years and finding ways to still make it fresh and workable for you.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.joyweesemoll.com/" rel="nofollow">Joy's Book Blog</a>Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14414405931825593371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post-75410549835152095192013-09-14T11:00:09.537-04:002013-09-14T11:00:09.537-04:00Congratulations on the past five years! Your blog ...Congratulations on the past five years! Your blog was one of the first I started following and served as a model for me as I started my own blog - even though I don't even approach your consistency in blogging or quality in reviews.<br /><br />Cheers for the next five years and getting that balance you are looking for!Booksnychttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11197753056299399065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post-16407837173895307422013-09-14T10:49:56.207-04:002013-09-14T10:49:56.207-04:00Congratulations on your blogging anniversary! I...Congratulations on your blogging anniversary! I'm looking forward to seeing how your blog evolves going forward.ChaosIsAFriendOfMinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10314026222157007757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post-43074768227858497202013-09-14T09:13:01.521-04:002013-09-14T09:13:01.521-04:00I'm just past my four-year blogoversary, and a...I'm just past my four-year blogoversary, and am glad to hear you're not retiring! I'm happy if I manage to post twice a week, so the pressure on myself is a lot lower. (I still struggle with twice a week posts, believe it or not, so really I'm happy if I manage one post a week.) I have always intended on writing a full review of every book I read, but come nowhere close to that, and realize that that's something that might come with retirement from full-time work, if it ever does. I can't keep up with reading daily posts, so that's why I'm just catching up with you on this one now, and other commenters have said everything better already!Laurie Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00177559207735782406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post-9200622052703306942013-09-14T08:36:17.646-04:002013-09-14T08:36:17.646-04:00This may be my favorite blog post you have written...This may be my favorite blog post you have written. I feel the same way about books that I absolutely adore; I just don't have the proper words to express how deeply I feel about them.<br />I too, have no desire to write a novel and sometimes the prospect of writing a post fills me with anxiety. (But I do have a killer idea for a screenplay; alas it will never be written.)<br />Congratulations on five years; I think you have hit the perfect balance and BethFishReads is the one blog I always read. I look forward to many more years.(Diane) bookchickdihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16640913682123489734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post-10023936693333786882013-09-14T05:56:46.752-04:002013-09-14T05:56:46.752-04:00Thanks to all of you for your kind comments. The c...Thanks to all of you for your kind comments. The community and the connections mean a lot to me. And thanks too to those who stopped by to read but didn't comment -- I understand, and I'm grateful for you too. :)Beth Fhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08627666337961326265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post-81388863146249872192013-09-14T00:08:34.178-04:002013-09-14T00:08:34.178-04:00First, congratulations on five years!
Second, I&#...First, congratulations on five years!<br /><br />Second, I'm SO glad you're not going anywhere.<br /><br />Third, I can completely relate to your feeling about writing reviews - I struggle with the same things. I feel like I should write "full-length" reviews for review copies, but end up relying on mini-reviews for the books that I read on my own initiative, with no obligation. And when I read reviews written by other bloggers, they are so in-depth and well-written, that I feel like mine are paltry. And yet, I have no desire to spend more time and effort to make mine more "literary." So, oh, well, I'm going to have to be happy with what I'm doing and my few regular readers and commenters. And I'm glad that group includes you. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post-35351576933671947402013-09-13T23:33:37.127-04:002013-09-13T23:33:37.127-04:00Happy happy Blogoversary!
I've always admired ...Happy happy Blogoversary!<br />I've always admired how you and Kathy at BermudaOnion post almost every day ~ I've never been able to keep up with a daily blog schedule.<br /><br />I'm glad you're going to stick around and hopefully ease up on your own personal expectations of yourself with blogging. You're one of the few veterans I always go to for how to do this blogging thing about books RIGHT. <br /><br />And I very much appreciate your confession about struggling with the writing of book reviews! I thought it was just something I struggled with ~ nice to know it is a shared concern.<br /><br />Enjoy your next 5 years and know even if we're not always out here commenting, you do have some very loyal fans.Stacy at The Novel Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11438410877723922583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post-15051195272594185202013-09-13T22:16:56.014-04:002013-09-13T22:16:56.014-04:00Happy Blogoversary Candace! You were one of the fi...Happy Blogoversary Candace! You were one of the first book bloggers I followed when I started blogging. I've always admired the way you blend your photography in along with your bookish posts on the blog. <br /><br />When I started blogging 3 1/2 years ago it was around the tail end of the days when commenting was big in the community. I really miss the "good old days." Recently, I thought abut turning off comments because the number of comments I receive doesn't adequately reflect my page views. I think non-blogging readers are finding our blogs which is awesome, but they probably see our sites as a resource. I couldn't let myself turn off the comments though, because I love hearing from readers.<br /><br />I can relate to your feelings concerning the act of actually writing reviews. I've been feeling this way lately too and couldn't quite put words to how I'm feeling. I think you expressed what so many of us feel from time to time beautifully!<br /><br />Happy Blogoversary! And thank you for such a beautiful post about book blogging. Well said!<br /><br />Mandy Boles<br />Mandy Boleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10646778371142937108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post-385128084612557582013-09-13T22:07:10.138-04:002013-09-13T22:07:10.138-04:00Congratulations on 5 years! I am glad that you ha...Congratulations on 5 years! I am glad that you have plans to continue even if you tweak the way you participate. I celebrated 6 years and plan to continue. Early on I struggled when I tried a style that was not me at all because I thought wordier was better (everyone was doing it that way). Writing has never been something I aspired to either. But once I gave that up and went back to my style of short & sweet and stuck with it blogging became the pleasure it was in the beginning. It is true that things have changed drastically in the last few years, but its okay! I have enjoyed getting to know you through your blog and am glad that it will continue. Nise' https://www.blogger.com/profile/15586400022454009379noreply@blogger.com