Questions for My Blogging Friends

 

Because inquiring minds are always curious about things, I wondered if my blogging friends would give me some insight into their motivations for blogging. I will share my own thoughts as well.

• Why did you start blogging?

My answer: In 2005, I became a stay-at-home mom. This gave me time to pursue writing for publication. Though writing took me in an unplanned direction, I knew before my first children's book came out that I would need an online presence. A full-blown, professionally done website was out of the question, so I started my first blog. By 2007, I was hosting other authors to drive traffic to my blog. That's when I decided that my blog no longer served its original purpose. I created The Book Connection, which also led to starting The Children's and Teens' Book Connection a couple of years later. I've had other blogs since then, but these are the two that are active and dedicated to books. Laura's Little Houses--dedicated to Laura Ingalls Wilder, her famous children's books & the shows based on them--opened in 2008, and Christmas Year Round started in 2023.

• Did you or do you monetize your blog?

My answer: The Book Connection is part of the Amazon Influencers & Associates Program. If a reader clicks on a link that goes to Amazon and purchases that item, I may earn a commission on that sale. When The Busy Mom's Daily was online, I intended for that to be a monetized blog, but I've never had the time or the technological know-how to make real money off a blog. At this point, I blog for fun and because I enjoy jotting down my thoughts. 

• What is your favorite part of blogging?

My answer: Connecting with other authors and bloggers around the world. I've made so many online friends that I never would have met without this blog.

• Are you interested in or do you already vlog or podcast? 

My answer: I feel like podcasting is in my future, I'm just not quite sure how to effectively put it together with my limited time and knowledge. Then there is that crazy thing about defining what the podcast should be about and finding your target audience. It could be about real estate, books, or writing. 

I look forward to reading what you have to say. Thanks for participating.