tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11303971.post2594603023829840419..comments2024-01-17T04:33:08.243-08:00Comments on My Friend Amy: The Sunday Salon -- You May Want to Make BEA a PriorityAmyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02515314638093018928noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11303971.post-46591312845699000722010-02-25T10:11:58.664-08:002010-02-25T10:11:58.664-08:00Just wanted to let you know that this post definit...Just wanted to let you know that this post definitely contributed to me deciding I had to go to BEA this year! (Thank you.)avisannschildhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12486477882148877317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11303971.post-78472130927079166412010-02-16T21:27:49.521-08:002010-02-16T21:27:49.521-08:00Thanks for the positive thoughts :) I'm newish...Thanks for the positive thoughts :) I'm newish to all this and glad to hear that my first attendance at the BEA, while a bit expensive, won't be wasted.DelGal Reviewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11019748610263460562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11303971.post-39434564168925780272010-02-12T10:39:47.098-08:002010-02-12T10:39:47.098-08:00great post. thanks for sharing with us your thoug...great post. thanks for sharing with us your thoughts.Serenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04745809545249574387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11303971.post-78526207183143859122010-02-10T12:15:23.483-08:002010-02-10T12:15:23.483-08:00I so wish I could go. I know you'll all have a...I so wish I could go. I know you'll all have a great time.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11303971.post-980554110542752332010-02-08T12:54:50.909-08:002010-02-08T12:54:50.909-08:00CANNOT. WAIT. :-)CANNOT. WAIT. :-)S. Krishnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10268527069548216054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11303971.post-62563713540230506742010-02-07T22:08:03.752-08:002010-02-07T22:08:03.752-08:00And how much does all this cost?
Well, I agree wi...And how much does all this cost?<br /><br />Well, I agree with you that I deserve to go to BEA (~_^), and I would definitely love to be part of the first book blogging conference, but monetarily speaking it's something of a concern. Maybe if I get a real job....Heidenkindhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09494625457587427781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11303971.post-7984540595892631322010-02-07T19:56:23.329-08:002010-02-07T19:56:23.329-08:00I will be missing out on BEA and the Book Blogger ...I will be missing out on BEA and the Book Blogger Con because of a prior commitment to another conference - less bookish, more bloggy. But having said that, I think you make a very good point. One reason I'm going to BlogHer again this year is that it IS energizing and inspiring to be around people who GET blogging, who love blogging, and who want to improve blogging - regardless of what they blog about!<br /><br />I'm hoping for another Book Blogger Con in connection with 2011 BEA...and will hold off on committing to another BlogHer till I know whether it's happening! I'm sorry to miss it this time around.Florindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09789402061034734894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11303971.post-9279876308435190102010-02-07T19:29:24.128-08:002010-02-07T19:29:24.128-08:00I truly wish I could attend BEA and Book Blogger C...I truly wish I could attend BEA and Book Blogger Con, but unfortunately no matter how much I want it, no matter how much knowledge I could and would gain, attending is an impossibility.Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15782353640720981699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11303971.post-29458774783056927112010-02-07T17:48:36.545-08:002010-02-07T17:48:36.545-08:00If I lived on the East Coast, I would be there! Bu...If I lived on the East Coast, I would be there! But I like what you said about the blogging being important. We all get down in the dumps sometimes. It's good to remember that in some small way it matters.Sherrie Petersenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11670339498152684137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11303971.post-68027109840699496822010-02-07T13:31:43.935-08:002010-02-07T13:31:43.935-08:00Amy, you were truly speaking to my heart here. I&#...Amy, you were truly speaking to my heart here. I've been enjoying the tour and all the tips, I've been lurking, but I just had to comment because I've been contemplating what you've mentioned for months. It's not that i don't love blogging because i do, but I've been overwhelmed in my feelings of discouragement lately... <br /><br />BEA is one of the things that has kept me "excited" I think I'm more excited in meeting my fellow bloggers than the event itself. <br /><br />I so very admire you as a blogger and I'm glad that you've worked through what you've had to, to keep doing the things you love in your life!the story sirenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13267020418229202701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11303971.post-45954097445667212532010-02-07T12:59:35.908-08:002010-02-07T12:59:35.908-08:00*grumble* can't go this year, but 2011 will be...*grumble* can't go this year, but 2011 will be a must! There better be a BBC next year.KT Granthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15958121742156171756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11303971.post-15644041352220469292010-02-07T12:59:27.334-08:002010-02-07T12:59:27.334-08:00This was a great, honest post, Amy. I'm super...This was a great, honest post, Amy. I'm super excited for BEA and Blogger Con, and I can't wait to hang out with my friend, Amy again. I think Daniel's sad he can't come with me and see you.Jen - Devourer of Bookshttp://www.devourerofbooks.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11303971.post-42532581750801103342010-02-07T11:31:18.663-08:002010-02-07T11:31:18.663-08:00Excellent post! I too feel a bit overwhelmed once ...Excellent post! I too feel a bit overwhelmed once in a while while I try to juggle family life, volunteering responsibilites, household stuff AND blogging! Every time I'm ready to throw in the towel, I remember why I blog in the first place - because I LOVE writing, discussing and reading books!!Stephaniehttp://stephanieswrittenword.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11303971.post-39022311914129975622010-02-07T09:40:20.903-08:002010-02-07T09:40:20.903-08:00Amy, thank you for this post...I've been where...Amy, thank you for this post...I've been where you are from time to time (discouraged, tired, wondering if it is worth the effort), and always find that going back to why I decided to do this is what helps me out of the doldrums. I will be going to my first BEA this year, and I cannot wait. You are so right - we work hard on our blogs and we deserve to reap the benefits! Can't wait to finally meet you :)Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14332796775305098552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11303971.post-76511145715935873962010-02-07T08:54:58.948-08:002010-02-07T08:54:58.948-08:00I will be there in 2011. Right now, it's just...I will be there in 2011. Right now, it's just impossible, but I WILL GO ONE DAY. :)Leslie @ This is the Refrainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18027804132268043518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11303971.post-74739030627241379642010-02-07T07:54:17.877-08:002010-02-07T07:54:17.877-08:00I finally bought my train tickets for BEA! I'm...I finally bought my train tickets for BEA! I'm so excited. Last year was a blast.Beth Fhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08627666337961326265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11303971.post-65844569962080893752010-02-07T07:53:14.564-08:002010-02-07T07:53:14.564-08:00I will definitely miss those of you who can't ...I will definitely miss those of you who can't come. ;)<br /><br />rachel, quick clarification. I didn't meant one shouldn't step back. I do take breaks, and don't really do anything I don't want to. What I meant is, that when you go to something like this and see that the world is much bigger than just your little blog it helps you when you get in a funk. So I felt down this week, but if I had quit I'd be disappointed in myself because I already feel better. Because I know in flesh and blood now several of the people I interact with here, I know that this can, if I want it to, go beyond just something I do for fun.<br /><br />And I disagree. No, I don't get paid for this but it is a discipline. Which means it won't always feel fun. And yes if that goes on for an extended period of time it's something I should consider, but for the off week, or the days when I'm having challenging dialogue with others? No, I'm not going to quit over that.Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02515314638093018928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11303971.post-7014374827371532572010-02-07T07:04:55.880-08:002010-02-07T07:04:55.880-08:00So glad you do blog! I just found you recently and...So glad you do blog! I just found you recently and I am enjoying all your posts. I started blogging this year, more as a Mom blogger--but books are my first love and I am doing more and more reviews...it makes me happy:) Anyway, Thanks for the info. maybe I'll show up in NY this spring.Heatherhttp://faithfamilyandfun.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11303971.post-43612657649230207622010-02-07T06:50:17.492-08:002010-02-07T06:50:17.492-08:00I'm so looking forward to BEA again this year!...I'm so looking forward to BEA again this year!bermudaonionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10726401178972099557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11303971.post-52854861126957618562010-02-07T06:23:54.859-08:002010-02-07T06:23:54.859-08:00I have not yet (knock on wood) had a blogging burn...I have not yet (knock on wood) had a blogging burnout. I've had some reading burnouts so I end up blogging less, but I generally put up 5-6 posts a week and have no problem doing that. I imagine one of these days I WILL run into burnout, though, so I'm so glad I'm going to BEA. We're going to have a blast.Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07026099426503180472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11303971.post-22344666752444112552010-02-07T06:15:21.386-08:002010-02-07T06:15:21.386-08:00As soon as they start rotating the location again,...As soon as they start rotating the location again, I will go. I've been to the DC one, but NY is a little too far and too scary to attempt by myself.L. Diane Wolfehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06425864276166334896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11303971.post-72261385651523209032010-02-07T05:55:04.330-08:002010-02-07T05:55:04.330-08:00I tend to disagree with your first statements only...I tend to disagree with your first statements only because this is a chosen pastime for you --- and not a necessity. Like other things in your life you cannot control as easily ( work, relationships, etc.,), I really think that if a hobby or pastime becomes too much you can definitely step back. As you mention, the book blogging community is large and easy to get lost in--- I am sure your readers would understand if you took a hiatus until you rediscovered your passion.<br /><br />Just don't look at it as so much of a commitment; rather than something you want to voluntarily share with the world... with that perspective it can become a better part of the "life" balance in your work/life balance....rachelhttp://www.a-fair-substitute-for-heaven.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11303971.post-35629567360937187222010-02-07T05:32:34.755-08:002010-02-07T05:32:34.755-08:00A great post and good points for attending. I am ...A great post and good points for attending. I am going to BEA and BBC and am thrilled to experience everythink you mentioned here! I have a checklist of what to bring and am more ready than I think I have been for any vacation I have ever taken (when I usually pack the night before).bookjourneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15811956580719885171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11303971.post-31562005227421032952010-02-07T04:55:39.311-08:002010-02-07T04:55:39.311-08:00I'm crying into my coffee over the fact that I...I'm crying into my coffee over the fact that I can't go. :( (not actual tears, don't worry). I am so bummed! But you guys are all going to have a fabulous time, and one of these days, I'll meet another blogger in person!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11303971.post-14432303864703691492010-02-07T04:15:46.783-08:002010-02-07T04:15:46.783-08:00I didn't really need to be convinced to go...I...I didn't really need to be convinced to go...I've been wanting to go since the day I started my blog a little over a year ago. Still, I don't make income from this, and it is hard to justify the expense to my husband. One of these days, I'll figure it out though!Sandy Nawrothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00564390728106776030noreply@blogger.com