I started blogging two years ago, back when I didn’t even know what a blog was. I’d read about how important blogging was for authors, both as a way of getting known and as a way of connecting with readers. Deciding to “act as if” I were going to be published one day, in the hopes of making it happen, I created this blog. I had nothing to say, no one to say it to, no reason to say anything, but I didn’t let that stop me. I started yapping and haven’t stopped since. Although I intended to blog every day, I’ve only managed 372 posts in those two years. I’ve received 2,003 comments. I’ve posted in 36 categories, and used 1,402 tags. In the past year, I’ve had five times as many views as I did the first year. Not bad for someone who’d never even heard of a blog.
Did acting as if I were going to get published work? Perhaps, though there is no direct connection that I know of. Still, I have had two books published by Second Wind Publishing and a third will be published next month. More importantly — at least blog-wise — I am still blogging, still making connections, still making friends. Still having fun.
It amazes me that anyone wants to read anything that I write here. This is so much a place for just letting my thoughts roam, for thinking through problems, and (I admit it) for pontificating a bit. It’s been a kick, writing this blog, and I want to thank all of you for indulging my whims and whimseys.
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So . . . thank you.
Bertram's Blog 
September 24, 2009 at 3:59 pm
And thank you! That’s so encouraging and great, particularly since I’m still in the first year of blogging, in the same boat you were – hoping to, one day, be published! It’s neat to see your success.
Looks like I’m comment number 2,004.
September 24, 2009 at 4:31 pm
Happy Bloggiversary! Sounds like I’m in the same place as owlandsparrow
September 25, 2009 at 12:06 am
Well, here’s hoping that by your second bloggiversary, you will both be published!!
September 27, 2009 at 2:46 pm
I thought I would post something every day, too, but it was hard to keep up. You have a fair number of posts, though, and I enjoy stopping by to read them.
Happy Anniversary,
Malcolm
September 27, 2009 at 3:16 pm
Thank you, Malcolm. I’m glad you stop by; I always enjoy your comments.