Kristi was one of the first bloggers I met when I was just a newbie author stumbling around the blogosphere, wide-eyed and looking for friends. I was actually in awe that "The Story Siren," the diva of book blogging, was really talking to me. When she gave me my first review for The Iron King, I was jumping up and down with excitement. She's just as sweet in person as she is online (though she still won't eat eel sushi), and I owe her a great deal. Kristi does so much for debut authors and new bloggers alike, and I'm proud to say that The Story Siren is someone I call a friend.
Happy Blogoversary Kristi!
--Julie Kagawa, author of
The Iron Fey series
*Giveaway*
Julie Kagawa has been generous enough to donate one (1) copy of The Iron King and one (1) copy of The Iron Daughter in honor of Kristi's 3 year blogoversary and the Story Siren Appreciation Week. Thank you so much Julie!
To enter:
- Leave a comment, with a way we can get in contact with you, either congratulating Kristi on 3 years of blogging, telling her what she means to you or sharing a fun Kristi moment! :)
I just wanted to tell Kristi congrats on 3 years of blogging! She was surely someone I looked to ( and still do ) when I was starting my blog and someone just to read. I also look forward to her IMM's on You Tube weekly. You are awesome Kristi!
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To Kristi
ReplyDeleteJust wanted to take the time to congratulate you one 3 years of blogging. Your blog is the reason that I decided to take the leap and start my own book blog. I've stumbled across so many book sites where the tone of reviews or discussion topics were done in such an inaccessible-to-the-reader manner, that stumbling across yours was something that completely bowled me over. Thanks for all the hard work, dedication, wonderful author and book spotlights as well as sharing your wealth of knowledge so generously. Mostly, thanks for the genuine, conversational and authentically real tone of voice to your book reviews and blog.
Here's to many more fabulous blog posts, book reviews, author spotlight and features from you. Thanks for what you mean to the book community as a whole! You truly rock!
tammybell78@gmail.com
I am new to book blogging and when I found your blog, it all began making a little more sense :) Thank you for all your hard work and all the advise you so freely share with us all. Happy blogoversary and we hope there are many, many more to come!
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Kristi is the reason which I began my blog as well. I used to be a lurker and stalk her bogs for reviews every day till I found out, 'hey I can blog too!' I love how she interacts with her readers and other bloggers. So congrats Kristi on your three years and here's for another three years!
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Congrats, Kristi! Without you my blog would be a bloody mess. I love watching your IMM posts every Sunday. Thanks for being an inspirational, funny person to lighten our days. :)
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When I was new in book blogging, Kristi's blog was one of the first blogs I visited. I was inspired by her. At first, I'm just so excited to start my blog and my first review, not knowing I was spoiling it. I scanned her blog and found her very helpful Dear Story Siren posts. It really helped me a lot to organized my thoughts and make my blog sensible. I learned how to communication to other blogger's important. But those times, only one or two person visited my blog. I found her IMM meme and so I joined. whala!, a lot of readers stumbled on my page. From that moment, my reader number increases. Kristi is not mean, she share what she have.
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Kristi's blog is my go to blog everyday for book news. She has introduced me to a whole world of books and book blogs. I love her IMM post every week, and books to pine for. Happy Anniversary!!
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I´ve started reading YA novels because of Kristi´s blog. Her reviews are great, and I always search for them before buying new books. Also, I love to watch her IMM Vlog. Now I have a (looooong) list of books I want, way before they´re sold in my country. :D
ReplyDeleteHappy Blogoversary Kristi! Kisses from Argentina!!
Laura
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kristi - love your blog and it was definately an inspiration for my own. I check your blog daily and love to see what you have posted everyday.
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Kristi,
ReplyDeleteyou're an inspiration to us all. As someone who also works full time I have no idea how you are able to accomplish all that you do. You are completely dedicated and we all benefit so much because you are. All the best!
Jen
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Congratulations Kristi! Three years is amazing. You're doing a grand job.
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ReplyDeleteKristi is THE book blogger! I love that if you have questions you can ask her or just search her blog for the answer. THANKS & CONGRATS Kristi!! Your pretty much my hero.
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The Story Siren is the best blog evar!! It definitely inspired me and gave me a lot of tips that I'm not sure I would have figured out on my own. So thanks for all that you do for the blogging community and congratulations on three amazing years.
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Hi :)
ReplyDeleteThe Story Siren is an inspiration to me. I enjoy her posts and her tweets. I admire her professionalism and how that has influenced book blogging world-wide.
Happy 3rd Anniversary Kristi!
All the best,
RK Charron
Kristi--I loved getting to hang out at PAYA and talk about how our husbands/boyfriends have to put up with all of our crazy ways! You are such a genuinely nice and helpful person! I love that you share your knowledge with everyone. You are one of the least selfish bloggers I know! And I definitely appreciate that when I email you like a crazy person about a problem you take the time out of your pizza night to answer! :P
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The Story Siren is probably the best book blogger ever! She's always so helpful to newbie bloggers, and her memes and reading challenges give us all a chance to talk to ther book bloggers. She is probably who inspired me to make a book blog :) kristi is so awesome and she totally deserves all of these good things :D Go Kristi!
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I'm new to the world of blogging, but follow Kristi on Goodreads. Her reviews directly influence my to read pile. I appreciate the fact there is another bookie out there with the same tastes as me who gives honest feedback on a book. Congratulations on three years, Kristi!
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Kristi doesn't just inspire book bloggers - she inspires readers. She's built up so much clout and any book she mentions instantly makes it to thousands of reader's TBR piles. She helps new authors find readers, and new readers find books. She absolutely deserves this week of celebration, because I know there are hundreds of us who would not be book blogging without her.
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I don't want to be entered but just wanted to say good for Kristi for not eating sushi. It is disgusting, lol.
ReplyDeleteyayyy congrats kristi, i look forward to your imm every sunday!!!!
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Kristi's blog has served as both a wonderful resource for me, a new blogger, as well as just a great blog for fans of YA literature. Recently, when she did the feature on people of color in YA, I realized how happy I was that the person with the biggest blog is also someone who is using her influence for good. Not all blogs do this, and Kristi really sands out as a positive force in the blogosphere. Kristi's blog goes beyond the superficial and really explores all the wonderful possibilities of a YA book blog.
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Kristi you have a really impressive group of followers for good reason. I wish I could be so consistantly dedicated to my blog
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Oh, I left a comment on her main pic post thing too. But I'll repeat a little of it.
ReplyDeleteKristi is so personable with her followers and she always comments back to them, not making them feel like just another commenter. I am new to the whole book blogging thing and she has been such an inspiration.
What I love most is that she really brings the book blogging world together. She has created an online family and I am so thankful for all she does. Awesome reviews, the DAC, the e-mails she has answered. She just really reaches out, and I think it's so fantastic that you all are reaching back out to her. She definitely deserves the recognition!
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Kristi, your blog was one of the first ones I read months before I decided to start my own. Because of yours, I found others, and found so many reads that I doubt I would have ever read without your review and spotlights. Thank you for being such a kick butt voice in the Young Adult blogging community. You rock and I hope you have many blogging birthdays to celebrate in the future :)
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Congratulations Kristi!
ReplyDeleteI am a new book blogger and Kristi has been so nice to me. We have conversed on twitter a few times. I appreciate that she takes the time to answer questions through her "Dear Story Siren" posts. I read them and take notes!
Shannon@BooksDevoured
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Congrats on three years of blogging! I haven't been around the blogosphere for very long, but your site was one of the first that drew me in and made me take notice of a site well done - something to aspire to. Thanks for all your hard work!!!
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Kristi has been an awesome influence in the blogging community and with my blog too. I love who she is and what she has done for the rest of us! Thanks!
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Three years is amazing -- and as I'm discovering, book blogging -- and doing it well -- is work! Brava on three marvelous years -- I can't wait to see how your next three go!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Kristi and thanks for all you've done! I am a recent follower and am so impressed, look forward to each post, what's in your mail box, your contests, reviews. You. ROCK!
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Even though I am not a YA blogger (at the moment anyway), I still admire Kristi for all she does. No other blogger works as hard to promote the blogging community and bridge the gap between us bloggers and the authors we love.
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Kristi is the go to girl for good reads. I check in daily (and on twitter). Thanks for hosting this, I can't think of a more deserving blogger.
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ReplyDeleteOk, after accidentally posting on my husband's account...here we go! Haha.
ReplyDeleteCongrats, Kristi!! :) I'm newish to the blogging world and you were one of the first blogs I followed. I'm thinking of starting a blog of my own and by reading your posts I've learned so much. I also follow you on twitter and most of the time you're just making me laugh. Thanks for all your hard work!!
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I don't remember how I found Kristi's blog, but I know I was looking for help with book blogging. I just started seriously blogging this past summer and when I found Kristi's blog, I was beyond excited! She offers so much guidance to new bloggers and she introduced me to the DAC :) Now I'm getting my students to blog, and I'm even making awesome contacts with authors. Kristi, you are awesome and so helpful. I hope you keep on reading and blogging!
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When I entered the YA world around two years ago I had no idea who Kristi and I was practically lost. And when I found her blog everything became clear and I read everyone of her reviews before even deciding to read a book! So, I'm thankful to her and all the bloggers who make my reading so easy and addicted to their reviews!
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Thanks Kristi for always be a positive force in the book blogging world!
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Congrats Kristi! What an amazing accomplishment!
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Congratulations on 3 years of blogging! That is FANTASTIC (and a lot of hard work)!
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As someone who has a relatively new blog, I can't express how supportive and encouraging Kristi is. Many seasoned veterans I've seen in the blogosphere are snobby and "too good to stoop down to the newer blogs." Not Kristi. She welcomes you in with arms wide open. It's so encouraging, and she's the reason I've kept blogging this long!
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This is totally hard core! I love Kristi's blog! Congrats Kristi on 3 years of blogging! That's amazing!
ReplyDeleteThank you Kristi! I have only been blogging and reading over half a year, but all of the great weekly participations that you host have really put more meaning back into my weeks of reading. thank you!
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Congratulations on three years of blogging!!!
ReplyDeleteI just wanted to tell you thanks for all the awesome books you turned me on to. =)
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I'm very new to blogging; I can't even imagine being a blogger for 3 years. Congrats Kristi, that's dedication! Especially thank you for your "Ask the Story Siren" series from which I get a lot of information from.
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Congrats Kristi on your 3rd blogoversary! You were actually one of the reasons why I started blogging. :) You've been waaay too helpful to new and old bloggers alike. Stay as awesome as you are!
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I'm one of those debut authors stumbling around trying to figure out how to let people know about my book and Kristi has been AWESOME! She was sweet enough to read an advance copy and blurb my book, she's hosting the 2011 Debut Author Challenge to spread the word about new authors and stories and she's always sharing insights into the industry as well as the world of blogging. I love reading her posts because they are so full of information for readers, bloggers, authors and everyone!
ReplyDeleteKristi - we're so glad you're The Story Siren!!!
Kristi, congratulations on three years blogging! I visit The Story Siren every day and I've found a lot of great books because of that. Thanks for doing what you do! :)
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and ps - Congratulations on three great years!!
ReplyDeleteHappy 3rd Blogoversary Kristi! That's a real milestone :) You're a major inspiration to so many of us bloggers. Thank you!
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Congrats Kristi! Because of your blog I have found so many new and exciting books to read that I may have never even had known about! Thank you!
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Congrats Kristi! I honestly don't think I would have known how to start my own blog with out you! Thank you!
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Congrats Kristi! Like many others, your blog was among the very first I remember stumbling upon when I got interested in the YA Blogging community. You, along with a few others, are what turned me from a reader to a blogger. :) Cheers to you! ;) Thanks for the contest. And Kagawa's words are so sweet.
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Congrats Kristi! Your IMM always make me smile. I am a new book blogger and I found a link to your site through another blogger who I found by googling a book. LOL!
ReplyDeleteI have heard it said that you are the patrion saint of new book bloggers and I must say it is so true! I have found so much Valuable information on your help posts.
Lane
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Kristi is amazing! I just started blogging a few months ago and I've stumbled upon her blog and now I check up on it everyday! She's awesome at what she does - she's an inspiration to every blogger! She's the Queen of blogging :) Congratulations Kristi! You rock!
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I've only been following The Story Siren for less than 2 months, but it has quickly become my favorite! I absolutely love it and it inspired me to create my own blog!
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Congrats on the 3 years Kristi, you have done a great job and you inspire us all to manage a blog as well as you do.
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I'm sure I'm just one of many who admires Kristi's passion for books, authors, as well as the blogging community. From the many enlightening advice features that can be found on The Story Siren, to the fun memes and challenges, not to mention the well thought out and informative reviews, Kristi's blog is the perfect example of what inspired me to want to blog about books myself. Thanks for all that you do Kristi, it is much appreciated!
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I never would have thought of networking with other blogs if I haven't stumbled upon IMM.
ReplyDeleteNow i check Kristi's site everyday to check on the latest reads so I could wait out for them at our local bookstore!
Thanks for this giveaway :)
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The Story Siren is one of my favorite blogs! One of the reasons I started my own blog :) Congratulations on 3 years, Kristi!
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I follow Kristi's site because she does an awesome work !
ReplyDeleteI want to make more effort on my blog, because of The Story Siren. I wish it was also great!
Kristi's blog motivates me to give my best for my blog readers!
Thank you!
(sorry I'm not English ;) )
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Congratulations Kristi! She has an awesome blog and I must say she is a real inspiration! Thanks for the people who is doing the appreciation week, it's a wonderful thing to do!
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I think Kristi you're an inspiration to all book-lovers around the world not only bloggers. As a mere reader in the other side of the continent I can say that you bring me a peace of heaven every day with your posts & news. I have no idea how you are able to accomplish all that you do but you deserve this awesome tribute for your hard work & the love & respect that you've gain among authors, publishers, fellow blogers & readers alike.
ReplyDeleteCongrats for this 3 years blogoversary!!! ^^
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Congrats on the three years , Kristi! That's an incredible achievement. You have been such an inspiration to all book bloggers. Thanks for all the contribution to the blogging community!
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I first came across Kristi's blog because of the In My Mailbox Meme. I didn't think much of it until I saw her blog. I then started to follow her. She puts so much effort into her blog and for her readers and it's really inspiring and sets a wonderful example for bloggers everywhere. Thank you Kristi!
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Congratulations Kristi on 3 years of blogging! Even though I haven't been following you the full three years, I think you're still pretty darn cool! I only discovered you last summer when I saw your IMM posts on youtube. I thought it was a neat and fun idea, and when I discovered you had a blog, I immediately started to follow you. You were the first book blog I ever followed, and introduced me to the book blog community! I just want to say, thanks so much Kristi, for being awesome!
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Congatulations Kristi on 3 years! You deserve every last congratulation and soooooo much more for what you've done for this community! :)
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Congrats on 3 years, and thanks for taking the time to help new and seasoned bloggers!
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Congrats on blogging for three years, and THANK YOU for doing it! Your sunny personality and dedication to your blog and readers never fails to brighten my day. My TBR has grown to incredible heights thanks to all your hard work.
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Congrats, Kristi, on 3 years of EPIC blogging. You have been so supportive of the community of book bloggers and its growth throughout the three years through amazing contests, challenges, posts and reviews. It is obvious how committed you are to The Story Siren and how much time and effort you put into helping others!
ReplyDeleteSo, congrats on 3 years and here's to 3 more (and 3 more after that!
~Kellie
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Congratulations Kristi! Three years of blogging, that is really awesome! Even though I discovered your blog maybe half a year ago (better late than never) I'm a big fan of yours! Your write awesome reviews and seem like such a cool person. Keep up the good work!
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Congratulations, Kristi! I always look to The Story Siren when searching for books to read. Her reviews have always been spot on, and I love all the extras on her blog: the interviews, the giveaways, and guest posts.
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I definitely learned most of what I now know about the YA world through Kristi's blog. So thank you!
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You know you've made it when an author is freaking out about you being a reviewer. Congrats on your success, Kristi.
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Congrats Kristi! 3 years is fantastic :) Wishing you many more successful blogging years!
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Congrats on three years and thank you for In My Mailbox, Sunday is my favourite day. xD
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Congrats Kristi !!! :D
ReplyDeleteThe story Siren is probably one of the best book blog ever !! I love reading you and I'm looking forward to your new post every day! I especially love In My Mailbox, sunday is one of my favorite day thanks to you xD
I would love to enter to the contest if it's international : )
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That really is a great accomplishment in the blogging world, and how wonderful that so many people care so much they are celebrating you. Keep it up, and I will keep reading!
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Kristi's blog was the first one I ever came across if it wasn't for her I never would have found book blogging! Thanks Kristi!
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Congrats!! Keep up the great work. I love this series too. :)
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Congratulations, Kristi! You probably won't remember me, but I asked you a few questions about blogging some time back, and you were so kind and helpful.
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GO KRISTI! you deserve all of this. Your blog is awsome. your reviews are real, and entertaining, and amazing. thank YOU kristi!
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Awesome job!
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You are one of the most amazing girls I've met, you've shown me who loves books is something to share, make friends around the world. From Venezuela I am sending you a big kiss for you Congratulations !!!!!!
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Krist is not only an inspiration for the English speaking blogosphere, we can see its influence even here in the Brazilian blogosphere. It is amazing to see that there are no barriers to love books, and that people like her really make a difference.
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HAPPY BLOGOVERSARY!
ReplyDeleteIt was through In My Mailbox that I first found The Story Siren, and through that, lots of other book blogs. My tbr list grows bigger each time I visit.
Thanks for introducing me to so many new books.
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Congratulations Kristi! 3 years! I love your blog, it's my absolute favorite. Thank you Kristi.
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WOW! Congrats Kristi on three years!
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I have been planning to blog for a little over a year and finally gained enough courage to do so just a few weeks ago. Kristi's blog gave me enough motivation to create my own blog which seems to be doing well :).
ReplyDeleteHappy Blogoversary Kristi!
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Congrats I just started following your blog this year and its awsome.
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Congratulations on 3 years of blogging! I've been sharing a blog with my family members for about the same amount of time. I actually started my own little book review blog just a couple months ago, mostly for my sisters. I love your blog, it is so wonderful! I am completely jealous of the amazing books you are gifted with!
ReplyDeleteI absolutely LOVE Julie's Iron Fey series! They are fantastic... and I just love me some Prince Ash! :)
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Congratulation on 3 years blogging. I just started following you this year. You are great in your videos. You make me what to read all the book in your videos In My Mailbox. You make reading sound fun especially when you do your happy dance. :)
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Happy Blogoversary, Kristi.
ReplyDeleteFrom all those posts about you, you seems so serious about your blog book. as a new follower,I want to read you review
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Thank you for the great giveaway!
ReplyDeleteCongrats again Kristi!:D
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Can I just mention that I find it amusing that these comments have word verification, because Kristi has mentioned how bad she is a doing them. That is all. Thanks!
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Wow, 3 years! Congrats Kristi!
ReplyDeleteAnd thanks for the giveaway, Happy Holidays!
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