Hey guys! Just wanted to give a quick thank you for 500 followers! Insane!
500!!!!
I honestly had no clue that I’d gain this many followers within a year, nor did I understand how big WordPress really was.
Guess I’ll tell the story of how my blog came to be, though it’s pretty simple, haha.
I was on reddit one day and came across an authors post offering his book for free, for a few days. Seeing that it was a genre I enjoyed, I grabbed it and began reading it that same day. I did however notice it had no reviews. After finishing the book, and enjoying it, I felt the need to leave a review on Amazon. As days passed, I kept checking on the books review count, and saw that it stayed at one. Mine. Why? This book is awesome, it needed to be found.
I remembered years back I had won a couple book giveaways on a bloggers site, who goes by the name Wordspelunking. I thought the idea of blogging and reviewing was pretty neat, and wanted to try it for myself.
I spent some time looking at books, picking out ones I’d read and review, or have already read. But these were well known books. Books that were on the front page. I kept thinking about how the book I recently reviewed sat on that one review. It was then that I decided that I’d review books for indie authors. After reading so many books by indie authors this year, I’m glad I chose to do so. I’ve read many amazing stories, and can’t wait to read more. I had hoped to gain a following big enough to give those indie authors some more attention, and I’m excited and relieved that my blog is helping. I’ll continue to visit indie authors worlds, reviewing, and trying to grow.
I’ve had a blast being here. The community is amazing. I appreciate all my commentors, followers and friends I’ve made on here. Really, thank you guys for sticking around. I have many years to look forward to, and I’m happy I’m here with you.
Much love,
iArtichokeu
Congratulations!
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Congrats girl..😃
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Congratulations! Next stop, 1,000!
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Thanks! Ahaha, have a long road getting there. Thinking of 1k is pretty mind blowing.
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I’m a bit late but congrats!
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Thank you!!!
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Woo!! Congrats!
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Thanks so much!
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Congrats!
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Thank you!
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Look how great you’re doing, Rob. I think I had 7 liked my first whole year. Lol. I just didn’t get how “social” media worked. You have a great site, your own style of reviewing, and your personality shines through. Those are three keys to success as a book reviewer. I expect that you’ll continue to grow. 🙂 Enjoy.
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So awesome congrats that is such an accomplishment!!!
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Thanks so much!!
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Congrats on this awesome milestone!
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Thanks so much! You guys are nearing 1000, insane! Great job.
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Congratulations
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Thank you!
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It’s a Festivus Miracle!
Congrats on the 500 followers! That’s very impressive after so short a time at blogging!
And thank you for supporting indie authors! It’s seriously awesome when readers like you lend a hand to the lesser-known storytellers and try and spread the word about them. There are quite a few diamonds hiding in the rough of self-published fiction. Without bloggers such as yourself, most of them would stay hidden.
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Thank you for this Chauncey. This really does mean a lot. Honestly. What’s great about all this blogging is that it’s fun. Thanks again for your kind words!
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That is the great thing about it!
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Congratulations! 🙂
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Thanks very much! I appreciate it!
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Holy cow, congratulations! You are awesome and so is your blog.
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Thank you Maria! I really appreciate all the commenting you do! You’re awesome!!
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Thanks! It’s just like you say, meeting like minded people makes this hobby really fun! I also appreciate you commenting on my blog, it makes it feel worthwhile to get a reaction!
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Congrats! I can’t even imagine getting to that number. So amazing!
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Thank you! I see that you’re halfway there! I know youll get there. You have great reviews. Oh I think I did spot a problem accessing your site though! I can’t click on your address on the WordPress reader. I think you have to change your link address from madbooklove.com to madbooklove.wordpress.com should work then
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Yay!!!! Way to go!!!📚💯💖🏆🎊 Congrats and well deserved! You will get many more because of your awesomeness!!!!💯📚💖😊
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Thanks so much Dani! It’s been mad fun. So grateful to have met you all! I feel very blessed!
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I’m blessed to have met you and everyone! Yay!!! *happy dance*💖💖💖
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Congratulations from France
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Thanks Aphadolie! My French is very rusty, but I like to check up on your blog to test my ability. I still have much to study, haha. My french is very… comme ci, comme ca.
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This is not a problem for your French. I myself use a translator to be able to express myself in English.
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J’espere que vos etudes en English se passent bien! If you need help with English, you can ask me any time!
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C’est très aimable à toi. Merci beaucoup. J’écris exprès en français pour te familiariser.
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Congrats on reaching 500!! I have to say too it’s always nice when you find one of those gems and go back later to see that others are discovering that book too since you were one of the first to see how great it was. 🙂
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Thank you! For sure! I have seen this a few times and really do wish them success. It brings a smile to my face when others feel what I felt in my reviews. Kind of like a “Told ya!” moment, haha. Sharing treasure!
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You’re quite welcome! And yes definitely, there are some really good ones out there that just need that nudge for others to find. 🙂
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I agree completely with you Carrie!!! I love finding those gems! This is a great achievement for a fantastic blogger!📚🎊💖💯
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Aww thanks Dani! You’re so very kind!
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You’re welcome and I am just being honest!🤗📚💯🏆
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Congratulations and well done!
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Thanks a ton!!
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And I love your dedictaion to indie authors! I read many of them too 😉
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They really do create amazing worlds! Don’t you absolutely love it when an author makes your imagination imagine something you have never even thought of before? I get so excited when this happens. Expanding the mind.
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I agree Sophie!!! I love the dedication you guys have for indie authors! Woot!!!💖🎊📚💯
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Congratulations!!!!!
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Thank you so much!
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Congratulations! And thank you for sharing why you started blogging.🤗🥂🎂💐
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Thank you, and thanks for reading it! You’re a big part of the community, so I always feel honored when you comment, haha xD
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Aww! Thank you!🤗
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I loved the share as well Kim! Such a great reviewer!!!🎊💯🏆
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Congratulations!!!
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Thank you!!
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Congratulations!! So very well-deserved 🙂
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Thanks so much Sophie!!! That means a lot!
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Congratulations!! Well done 🙂
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Thank you! It was fun getting here!
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Congratulations! That’s awesome!
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Thank you so much!!
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👏👏👏
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Thanks Alyssa!
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Congratulations!!!!!!!
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Thank you Julie!!!!
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Just noticed you hit 500 as well! Congrats!!
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Aw, thanks!
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Congratulations to 500 followers! I’m so glad that you bring a voice to indie authors.
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Thank you Jenn! It’s a pleasure to do so! There are some amazing authors out there. I love the feeling of reading a work of art, taking me to world’s I never could have imagined.
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I agree! A lot of the indie books I read this year have been amazing. It’s ashame that they aren’t as hyped up.
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Congratulations!!!!
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Thanks Yoly! Ill always be glad to have found your blog. I always love your stories and really am happy you returned.
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Thank you 🤗
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Congratulations! That shows some dedication 🙂
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Thanks Erik! A pleasure being here! I haven’t felt as if I’ve done any hard work. If anything, I feel as though this is the perfect hobby that I’ve always wanted. So much fun.
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Agreed blogging can be a blast! Plus you get to chat with lots of cool people all over the world.
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Yep! The amount of people is amazing. Glad you’re having fun as well!
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I just hit 100 Followers lmao, that’s funny timing 😛
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Congrats man! I know you’ll grow pretty fast. Keep up the great work!
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Thanks man! Really appreciate it.
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