Hi Emily! Thanks so much for having me over. I love your Blogging Mentor Mondays, and I'm excited to play a part in them. I have to admit... I feel slightly inadequate compared to the awesome variety of people you have on it each week, but hopefully somebody will find something useful! This is a real honor, so thank you for thinking of me. I am officially ready to answer questions!
When and why did you start your blog? I started blogging in July of last year. It was a hard step to take, knowing I was putting myself “out there” but I wanted to learn more through the writing community.
Since you created your first blog, you've assumed a pen name and a whole new blog. Now you’re discontinuing your first blog. What advice can you give someone who is switching blog domains? Sometimes I wonder if this was a smart move. I worked really hard to get to know others through my other blog and was able to build a good following. It’s not pleasant to think of starting over, but now that I have a pen name that is the platform I want to build.
The next important thing is to get out there as your “new self” and visit other people. Comment on their blogs, let them know you switched places, and they should stop by if they get a chance. Twitter and FB are also fabulous ways to spread the word.
All in all, I realize it will take time to build back up again. Still, I just passed 100 followers and I only started it the last week in November. I am thankful that so many have come to follow me in my new spot. I’m lucky to have met such wonderful people in the blogosphere.
What is your most memorable blogging experience? I guess what makes blogging memorable is when you get to meet someone in person and they actually act excited to meet you! I have never found a more supportive group of people, and I really care about them. Even if I haven’t met them in person, I feel like I have gotten to know them through their blog. It’s the relationships that we make with one another, through blog comments, emails, beta requests, crit requests, and lunch dates that will always have a special place in my heart. (Gosh, that sounds cheesy.) But it’s true. The most memorable thing about blogging is the people! YOU GUYS!!!! I LOVE YOU GUYS! (Man, am I sentimental right now, or what?)
What are the top three reasons you blog today?
- Because I love it! I love blogging, and now it’s even better because I have something to blog about.
- I have learned SO MUCH! Education, Inspiration and Motivation.
- The PEOPLE! Yeah, we just got over the mushy part, but I love interacting with everyone each day. I love hearing how they’re doing and seeing what they have to share.
Which would you rather read: mystery or suspense? How can this be the hardest question to answer? Can I choose both? I like both. I read Mary Higgins Clark books forever, and I love John Grisham. Hmm. I swear, Mystery has suspense and Suspense has mystery. So – I would be happy with either, because in reality I’d get both. AND… I like both! *didn’t I just say that?* That wasn’t a good answer, huh? But it’s the best I’ve got!
Thanks for being here, Leigh. I'm feelin' the love! *Group hug*
107 comments:
I love Leigh, she's always so upbeat - and the new haircut rocks :-)
awesome interview. Leigh is super awesome and her blog is one of my favorites to read, and not just because of the eye candy :)
Yay Leigh!!! LOVE HER! Great interview. Two blogs is rough. I had to stop one of mine and it was sad...
Don't know Leigh yet, but, hey, we have the same hair!!
(I really need to update my photo).
I agree, I blog for many of the same reasons. Mostly the interaction with other writers.
Aww! I love the cheese! :) I don't know how you managed two blogs in the first place, superwoman. I can barely handle one, lol.
Great interview ladies!
LOL! Loving the "group hug" Em! This was so much fun! And thanks for the comments everyone!
Lovely interview! Congrats on working a successful move - it's only a matter of time before you're all back to normal, I'm sure!
Leigh is my favorite. But she already knows that. ;)
Nice job ladies. I live Leigh. She is such an awesome blogger!!
Enjoyed the interview. Going to pop right over to Leigh's blog.
Fantastic interview and very inspiring. I love Leigh Covington's pen name :)
Leigh is a great example of getting around to fellow bloggers and supporting them. Thanks for the interview!
This is an awesome community! And I know another author who had to start another blog and he's still trying to rebuild. It's tough.
I like Leigh's spikey hairdo.
I like the idea of writing under a pen name. I think I read somewhere that anonymous writers often feel freer to write without censoring themselves, because no one will know that those words belong to them. But on the other hand, I also like the idea of seeing my own name printed on a book that I wrote.
Isn't her hair cute?
Oh yeah, her eye candy is sweet. : )
sweet interview guys! you're both positive, perky examples!
I have no idea how she's done it.
Get that photo taken! I'd like to see your short hair. I bet it's cute.
I couldn't handle more than one blog either.
Great having you, Leigh! You're such a love.
I agree! Leigh is catching up fast.
Your favorite what? *pout* JK!
She's a wonder!
You're going to love it!
I do, too. It suits her well.
She is marvelous at supporting fellow bloggers!
I can only imagine how tough it would be.
I do, too. It's spunky.
I had the same inner battle. Ultimately, I chose to stick with plain old me.
I am a huge fan of Leigh/Abby's...she has been a great blogging friend and I will support her no matter what her name happens to be. As long as its not Banana Hamock. (This is a FRIENDS joke btw).
Ah, thanks, Tara. Leigh brings the best out in me.
You're a great friend to her, Jessie! I want to hear about this Banana Hamock. It sounds dirty. : D
Such a great interview! Leigh is awesome. And Mary Higgins Clark--I used to devour those books!
I did, too. Mary Higgins Clark is a master storyteller.
Great interview! We LOVE you Abby!!
I enjoyed this post. It's interesting changing your blogging ID it says a lot about you. It's a great challenge, one you're obviously up for. I admire that. Good for you! I love blogging too.
What a cool lady. Love the hair. I blog because of the people too. Thanks for the interview.
Yay for group hugs! Isn't Leigh awesome? She's one of the reasons I love blogging so much--meeting people like her.
Hi, Emily and Leigh, the camaraderie among bloggers helps make writing that much more interesting for me.
Yes we do!
I admire her, too. She's made it look so easy.
Leigh really is a sweetheart.
I agree. She makes blogging worthwhile.
Doesn't it, though?
Leigh has such a great attitude. That made me smile! Thanks for the fun interview share Emily!
Starting over on a new blog sounds like an undertaking. You seem to be very positive with it, so I'm sure your followers will click the button to go with you.
Great interview, ladies! You guys are too fun. :)
Great interview! I love Marry Higgins Clark too.
I give all the credit to Leigh. :)
I sure did!
Thanks, Carrie! Leigh made this so easy.
Ditto!
Great post, and it was great meeting Leigh:) I totally agree with her for the reasons for blogging;)
Good luck with your new blog!
Hi Emily!
Great interview! :)
Great interview. Thanks for doing these.
She's doing it for the right reasons, isn't she?
Hi, Carol! :D
Nice to meet you, Coleen!
Excellent interview. Leigh rocks! I agree blogging is so much fun because of the awesome people. :)
It's my pleasure.
Aloha Emily,
Thanks for having Leigh on - that was a fun interview and I will look out for your next one:)
You guys definitely make this worthwhile!
Great! There will be another wonderful Blogging Mentor next week.
Thanks for sharing today, ladies. It's always nice to get a glimpse behind the scenes of another writer's day ... Blog on :)
Wow...switching over is a huge task. Looks like you got it under control. =) Great tips too.
sweet! Switching over sounds tough, but the encouragement we receive from fellow bloggers is awesome - I'm sure your switchover will finish great!
Thanks for stopping by!
Good to see you, Liz!
Nice to have you here, Tyrean!
Aww! Thanks Em! Right back atcha! :)
BAHAHAHA! OMG, Jessie - you are so freakin' hilarious! I'll steer clear of Banana Hammock, AND I "Heart" FRIENDS!
Oh my gosh Em! I am overwhelmed with all the awesome comments & blogger love! See - the writing community really is the BEST! And so are YOU! Thanks again!
Awesome interview! I love Leigh! And I think that name looks good on her. Starting over is such a brave step! And her new blog... I have to say I'm experiencing a little blog jealousy. It's so pretty!
Leigh - love the new haircut... Okay, I'm hopping over to your new blog now :)
Thanks for the interview, Emily
Nice work, ladies! I made the mistake of reading all the comments on the way down and now I don't feel like I have anything original to say. Hugs anyways! *HUGS*
So true! Her new header is adorable.
Gotta love a woman who looks good in short hair. ;)
Oh, Shelly. You're definitely original. Love ya, girl!
Duh, how did I not know Leigh is Abby? :)
Great interview, ladies. I love blogging for all the great people, too!
I agree, the people make it all worth it:) Thanks for the interview gals!
Great interview. Awesome! BTW, we gave you the Versatile Blogger award so come to our blog and check it out. I know you've got plenty on your plate, so whether you participate or not, it's your call. We're just big fans! :)
I know, right?
They certainly do.
Thanks, Sara! You're such a sweetheart, you and Angie both.
Excellent interview! The folks who live in our computers make the ride so much fun. The switchover has got to be hard!!!!!!! But support is THE name of the game. Thank you Emily and Leigh! *group hug*
You're welcome. And again, I'm glad you got your mojo back, Robyn!
Awesome interview, I follow both your blogs with much interest:)
Holy comments Batman! How could anyone not love Leigh?!
We appreciate it, Mark.
What's not to love? :)
Great interview, girls and I so agree on those comments...WOW!!!
Nice meeting you, Jenny!
Top interview again! Great questions, and great answers from Leigh (Abbey) :o)
Hi there!
I just wanted to let you know that I left you awards over at my blog!!
Pop on over and get em' :)
Fabulous interview! Thanks to you both.
Great interview - I'll head over to Leigh's blog and check it out!
Thanks, Iain!
Really? Aww, shucks!
Thanks for stopping by, Cynthia.
I'm glad you are. Leigh is one of a kind.
Well, I'm behind in my life, but I had to just say that two of my favorite people were talking in this post - Love Leigh and love Emily. Plus, both of you rock short haircuts :)
Interesting interview, and I'll be hopping over to Leigh's new blog in a moment. Thanks for the introductions, Emily!
Thanks, Tasha!
Good seeing you here, Katie!
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