I’m celebrating my two-year blogiverary!
That’s right, I’ve been writing a book related post nearly ever week for two years! That’s over 100 posts! And I’m celebrating with some news and not one giveaway, but TWO!
News and Changes
And I’ve got some other exciting news. I’ve always dreamed of writing for children, and that dream is starting to come true. I’ve now sold three poems to various children’s magazines which will be published in 2017 and beyond. In addition, I’m writing and submitting new poems and stories every week.
Because of my writing goals and because I have a good backlog of posts now, I’ll be decreasing my blogging schedule to twice a month for the time being. I plan to do one picture book post and one post about a chapter book or middle-grade novel.
Thank You!
Thanks so much for being a loyal reader! I appreciate you, and I’ll continue to work at bringing you valuable reviews, just at a little slower pace.
And, Finally, the Giveaway!
And now, to celebrate this Blogiversary, I’ll be giving away two of my favorite books from this year: They All Saw a Cat (full review here) and Circus Mirandus (full review here). You can enter to win one or both until midnight Central on November 15. And don’t forget to find me on Instagram @housefullofbookworms where I occasionally run more giveaways of my favorite books.
I have a daughter who LOVES cats. I know who this book would find. 🙂
And funny enough, my son loves magic (he practices magic tricks all the time) so he’d love Circus Mirandus. 🙂
Sarah M
Well, good luck on both! 🙂
Congrats on getting some of your poems published!!
Thanks so much, Sarah!
Hooray for hitting the two year mark on your blog–that amounts to a pretty hefty pile of read and reviewed books–but an even bigger congrats for your exciting news! May God continue to bless your efforts as you focus more on writing for children, which is an awesome calling. I hope you’ll post updates here so that we can look for your work in print. 🙂
Aww, thanks so much, Jamie! I will definitely keep y’all updated on any big writing news! 🙂
Thanks so much for continuing to post, even if less frequently. Your reviews have led us to some great books!!
I’m so glad to hear that, Ally! Don’t worry, this blog isn’t going anywhere. 🙂
Hi ? Love your site.
Thank you!
Congrats on 2 years!
Thanks!
Carolyn,
Since I found your blog, I have requested many, many of the books you review from our library and the ones they didn’t have, I have recommended they purchase (and they did!). I don’t think that we have been disappointed with any of the books you have recommended. You have been such a great resource. Thanks so much for the time you have spent putting all this together! Thanks for the giveaway too.
Thank you for the wonderful encouragement! I’m so glad you’ve enjoyed my recommendations so far! 🙂 (And yay for your library!)
I truly love your books and reviews. Thank you so much for all the research you do on the books.
Awww! Thanks so much!
Hi! I haven’t stopped by in awhile. I need to come by more often 🙂
Hi, again! We have been reading through Poppy by Avi and enjoy it!!
That’s great! 🙂
This is so exciting!!! Congrats friend on a job well done and the new adventures that await!
Thank you, Sarah! And thanks for all the encouragement along the way so far!
Congrats on the new direction! And thank you for all your wonderful recommendations!
Thanks, Amy!
Congratulations Carolyn!
I just recommended your blog to another Grandmother today!!!
Thanks, Mom! 🙂
Love your blog and all the great book recommendations. Congrats on the sold poems!
Thanks so much!
Exciting changes! I really appreciate your reviews and recommendations, but I’m excited for you to get to work on the next thing you have going on! Glad you’re not giving this up completely! 🙂
Thanks for the encouragement, Cat! 🙂
Ha! How have I not found you on facebook before this? Well I’m glad now I have! 🙂
Thanks for your great book lists!
Way to go! Congrats on your anniversary!
Thanks!
Congratulations! Thank you again for your blog–I can’t tell you what a help it has been this year. My girls fell in love with the Mysterious Benedict Society and also the Woolstone Craft Detective Agency series all because of your posts. I am so glad you’ll be able to still post a couple times each month. I will look forward to more great recommendations and reviews!
Thanks so much for your encouragement, Kara! I’m so glad the blog has been a help to you!! 🙂
Congrats!!
Thanks!
I love your recommendations – I might usually be a silent reader, but I enjoy them very much!
I’m so glad to hear that, Laurel! It’s very encouraging! 🙂
Circus Mirandus is a great book! Thanks for giving a copy away. : )
Absolutely! It’s fun to give away favorite books!