HAPPY BLOGDAY TO ME!!!

Congratulations on making it to the one year milestone! And wishing you many more happy years blogging.

I love blogs because it gives a voice to an author and makes them that much more accessable.

I like an author to be real. Share your thoughts. Share your highs. Share your lows. Rant if you want.

Don't worry about boring us. We can aways skim or skip read. And there will always be someone who won't be bored and will want to read more. Include photos when you can (very good way to attract attention). Actually I'd like to see a lot of photos. I'm a very visual person and like they say a picture is worth a thousand words.

And of course bribe us with treats every once in a while. A luscious photo. Delicous treats. Books or anything you'd like. It's one way to get the lurkers out of hiding.

Have an even more sucessful second year!
 

Happy first Blog Birthday!

I love blogs, because it's a great way to chat with author/readers. You learn some really interesting news about the authors.
 

Happy first Blog Birthday!
I agree with Danny: blog is a great way to chat with author/readers. And who wouldn't like treats, like nice photos, contests and such?
 

Happy first Blog Birthday!
Congratulations on making the one year milestone! Wishing you many more happy years blogging.

My birthday is coming up the 13th of this month. We are taking off to RENO, Yeah! For a few days. That is one thing my husband will never forget is my birthday...his is the same day.
 

You have interesting/fun facts on your blog; you have visual(pictures) and you let us in on your everyday life.

Happy first Blog year! I'm shutting my eyes, blowing out the candles and making a wish for a contemporary book if I win.
 

You have interesting/fun facts on your blog; you have visual(pictures) and you let us in on your everyday life.

Happy first Blog year! I'm shutting my eyes, blowing out the candles and making a wish for a contemporary book if I win.
 

Congrats on your first year of blogging. I like visiting blogs because I get to talk to authors/readers and hear what is going on in their lives. I get to discuss books/tv shows/mavies and other things.

Can I imagine that the cake is an ice cream cake.
 

congrats bron.
blogs are great to know what the authors are up to, their insights and the giveaways.
your blog is cool and you are from another country an extra bonus.
 

Happy Birthday to the blog! I love this place...here are some answers to your questions:

* What do you love about the blogs on your must-visit list?
- I love little stories about the author's lives and about the books they write. I also love chatting with authors and other readers through the comments about various things.

* Why do you visit my blog?
Your posts always make me smile and I enjoy reading what you have to say.

* What would make you visit more frequently?
I visit daily (sometimes more than once a day), so I don't think I could get more frequent than that...LOL
 

Happy Blogday to you!

I enjoy your pictures and descriptions of Australia. Also, information on upcoming books and excerpts are nice.
 

Hey Bron! Happy B-day. :D I can't believe its been a year. Where did the time go?

Well you know I just love you period. It doesn't matter what you talk about to me. Its just fun to hear your adventures and read your wonderful books.

I love to see how other writers balance their busy lives. Since I have a hard time doing that sometimes, but I've come to learn, we all do. :)

Really I can't wait to hear about your up coming books and what you are working on. Keep up all the great work.

Misty
 

Happy Blog Birthday!!
The reason I visit the blogs I do is mostly to see the author's every day life. To realize that even our favorite famous authors go through the same kinds of ups and downs as we do. One of the reasons I visit your blog is cause I like to hear your Australian accent. grin.
 

Happy birthday! Now where's my cake???

The blogs on my must-visit list have to be kept current. It's understandable that you can't always blog daily if it's just you, but to let it go for months on end? That's the death sentence.

I like your blog cause it's full of nifty info and a peek into life down under.

What would make me visit more often? Well I visit almost every day even if I don't comment.

I probably got the same goodies you did in Atlanta, so I'll close my eyes and blow out the candles, but don't put my name in the hat. Let another lucky commenter have my turn.

Marilyn
 

Congratulations on your one year milestone!
I love reading blogs because it is a way to connect with authors and readers.
You could never bore me. I find your life fascinating. I love reading your blog every day.
 

Happy 1st Blogday Bron and many more to come!

I visit your blog everytime I'm on the internet[every other day]After I read a book from you I loved your writing,so I thought I'd check your website out.Your blog is the very first blog I ever posted on as a matter of fact.
What I like about your blog is;hearing about what's going on in your life,what's new on the writing front,behind the scenes on your ideas is always interesting, trips,funny stuff, love pictures, learning about Australia[my dream destination],and giveaways. On some other blogs I've enjoyed what the author has seen or read and their reviews on them.Like Marilyn I think a blog should be currant, it's understandable if there's deadlines etc..Your blog is kept up though,so if I didn't come as often as I do then I would have a lot to catch up on!
 

Bronwyn,

Happy First Blogday!

I enjoy your blog a great deal already!

I enjoy excerpts, updates about new books, guest bloggers, and giveaways. I also love the little personal anecdotes that you share with us! Your easygoing nature always makes this a fun blog!
 

Happy First Blog Birthday!

Blogs are a way to keep everything real. I love authors' blogs when they let us get personal with the authors. Let us know that there is a real person with a real life on the other side of the blog. It helps us to know that we are not the only ones with problems as well as letting the authors know that we are here to support them. We readers also get to know each other as well. We also get to find out about the up and coming that we otherwise would know nothing about. That is a great plus! Prizes are also great, too.
 

Happy first birthday!! I visit your blog because I love your books and know I can get the latest news here. Plus, you always have something intesting to say and reading your blog makes you seem more "real" to me. I do visit often, I'm just one to not post very often. I find writing isn't something that comes easy and a post can take me so long to compose. So, because of that, I tend to lurk.

Most of the blogs I visit are, of course, authors because I love to read and they tend to be happy people, like you. lol True!

I think it must be so time consuming for someone to keep a blog going. Kuddos to you for providing constant entertainment. Maybe you could have some of your author friends blog for a day ever so often and talk about their books. I'm always looking for new favorites to add to my list.
 

First of all A Very Happy Birthday to you.

I love the blog to be kept up to date and be informative about what the author is writing, coming out soon and of course:

Lots of contests and to make sure the winners are announced. I hate it when the winners are not announced.

Also like to know what is going on with author's life a bit.
 

Many more years of blogging. Your blog is informative, utterly beguiling, fun with snippets of all types of information, excellent book coverage and delightful pics which warm my heart. I feel connected and it is an important outlet to explore and use. I love the books, the giveaways and the uptodate events. Just enjoy it all thoroughly.
 

Congrats on your blogging and many more. This format allows the reader to connect and to understand the author. It provides us with an entry into your lives and how you cope with the mundane and the unexpected. It is an extra fun place to go with great info and ideas. Love it.
 

G'day, Bro! I visit because I LOVE your books! What other reason is there?! Keep writing!!!!
 

Congrats on your blog. Your blog is a sensory filled exploration. Love the pics of your travels, the books that you enjoy, the different foods that you have available as treats and your allowing us into your thoughts. It is an exciting trip to explore and learn about you and your writing experiences. Always an upbeat experience. Love the unique prizes and your views.
 

G,day Bron. Many congrats on this milestone. It has been an interesting and funfilled year reading and learning. Your books are great and your inventive prizes are original. I peruse the entire site as it is an extremely well thought out and has great coverage. More pics, and prizes etc. are always appreciated and loved.
 

G'day, Bronwyn

Happy Birthday for your interesting blog.

Looking forward to many more years of blogs and books.

ellorenka@cox.net
 

Happy First Blog Birthday!

I love reading blogs. I love when the authors put up excerpts from their books and tell about their new releases on their blogs. You also get to know the author more from reading their blogs.
 

Happy 1st Birthday

I try to visit the blogs, because they are informative about the authors, upcoming books and I enjoy the comments by others posting. A lot of times I lurk at blogs,

I love pictures, contests and your books.

I have blown out the candle and made a wish, and can hardly wait to eat this cake it sounds delicious.........

Hugs,
Cryna
 

Happy first blog day.
I like an author to be real. Highs, lows, etc. this makes me feel as if I am getting to know the author as a person.
I enjoy lots of pics, too.
 

Like all the others said
HAPPY BLOG-DAY!! Bron!
I guess I am just a naturally nosy person, but I love reading snippets of other folks every day lives. Authors who blog regularly seem more "real" to readers...like friends. I like that!

I love seeing photos, too!
 

Congratualtions on your blog's first birthday and looking forward to your second year. I like to read about authors, their books and various events in their lives that they like to share with us. I don't mind whatever the authors choose to write about as while I might not care about a particular subject I realize someone else might. I enjoy the photos, contests and certain recipes some have included that they like. Keep up the great work.
 

Happy first birthday, blog. I visit because I think you have very interesting and entertaining things to say. It's wonderful to be able to learn about you and hear things about your life. I only just started visiting some other blogs. Don't really have a list of the favorites yet. I can't sit for long periods of time at the computer. I try to visit as often as I can.
Karen
 

I forgot to say G'day, Bron.
Karen
 

Happy Blog Day!!!

I enjoy blogs that talk about everything and anything. It is fun to hear what goes on in the life of an author..actual events that can be happy or sad. Blogs are also a great way to find out the latest on book projects in the works or what is almost finished and what we should have in our hands very soon..LOL :) And of course everyone loves a nice giveaway !

Here's to many many more years of your Blog Bronwyn! As long as you are here, your reading addict fans will follow :)
 

Happy 1st Birthday to your Blog! Some of the things that keep me going back to an authors blog are stories about the author's day to day life, pictures. information on upcoming releases and excerpts. It also is a plus when the author has an author has an occasional prize drawing. I am new to your Blog but I can tell you from the past posts I have read that I have enjoyed the warm, personal comments and the wonderful pictures. I may not comment at blogs every day but if I find them warm and personal I will at least stop by regularly and read the posts.
 

Happy Blog Birthday! I enjoy reading blogs, but don't post very often--I visit multiple author sites, and it would be way too time consuming to do it on a routine basis. Reading sites has allowed me to become acquainted with many authors I might not have considered reading otherwise. I do enjoy the contests, and appreciate the fact that you are throwing all the names in a hat rather than just saying the first to post (or 2nd, 3rd, etc.). Not much incentive to post if you don't get to them right away!
 

Congratulations! Your cake sounds great! First...I love your books so I visit to hear you talk about what you are writing now, how everything is going in your part of the world (have always wanted to visit Ausralia), and also, just the everyday things you do with your family and friends.
Would love to see more pictures. Also, could you put a few quick and easy recipes in your blog? Some of your favorites.
Thanks for having the giveaways. It's always fun to win!
 

Hello Bronwyn,

Happy 1st Blogging Birthday YaY!!! Congradulations :)

What do you love about the blogs on your must-visit list?
What I love about blogs is getting to chat with the author, learning more about them. Also chatting with readers and finding out their opinions on books and more.

Why do you visit my blog?
I got an email from you and I am glad I did. I love your blog looks very nice and have lots of good things to read.

What would make you visit more frequently?
Lots of good things to read. Great news about upcoming books and more.

Hugssss
Linda.H.
 

G'day, Bron!
Happy BlogDay!

I like finding out about what books are coming up, getting the inside scoop on the current books, hearing about what books you're reading and what you think of them, finding out more about the glamorous (LOL) writing life, etc. Oh, and I also like learning more about Australia, a place that seems very exotic to me. I like contests and pictures, too.
 

Congrats on your One Year Anniversary!

I haven't had time to used blogs much, but I do like the fact that I can go back and see what has been happening in everyone's lives and play catch-up.

Candy
cgorcsi@hotmail.com
 

One year - congrats! I usually read blogs when I get a newsletter telling me about one. It's such fun to learn about authors, their books and their interests. And if there is a contest/giveaway involved - so much the better!

Looking forward to year 2 with you.
 

"G'day, Bron"

Congrats on our 1st Blogday! I love visting blogs to get another perspective on books and authors.
 

"G'day, Bron"
Happy first Blogday and wishing many more in the years ahead. I love reading blogs to keep up with what my friends are doing. Almost as good as an email :)
Hugs
 

G'Day and Happy Blog Birthday, Bronwyn.

I tend to lurk through blogs visiting so many to keep updated on authors upcoming releases and extra stuff about their books or anything else interesting I find at them. You're doing fine with yours.
 

G'Day Bron! CONGRATS! Time flies!
I visit blogs to learn more about what makes the author tick (bio), likes, dislikes, where they come from, how they've evolved into writing, how they've dealt with writings ups and downs and finally how they manage and balance job family and friends. Since you're from Australia it's great to get a different perspective on another countries mores and ideals.
Books are an added "TREAT"!
I will probably stop by almost everyday.
Finally I like to read excerpts from your books and what inspired you to write it.
Keep on writing!
 

Hi Bron, Well I'm a member of RWA and an author in waiting?
Love your blog and your newsletter.
All the success in the following years.......robhap@yahoo.com.au
 

G'day from Sydney, one year blogging, that's awesome, hope you enjoy blowing out the candles
 

Happy Blogday!!

Your blog let's the reader see the author as a person.
 

It's your blog's first birthday and my birthday as well.
Congrats, Bron. Btw, long time no see. I'm being a faithful reader even though I don't visit the blog much. *g*
 

Happy Blog day,

Blogs are alote more personal then say.. a yahoo group.
I love coming to blogs and just found yours.
~Cherie~
 

Hey, Bron, Best Wishes on the big #1 birthday!!!! One down and many more
special years to go! Reality bites -
NOT!! Especially not when friends are
available to share the good and the bad. So share whatever and whenever,
you are the best judge of what you want to print. You will always have
friends here to share the load.

God bless you.
 

Happy Happy Birthday to You.
 

Happy blog birthday!

I like blogs because it gives me a view of the author behind the book.
 

Gdday, Bron -
Congrats on achieving your 1 Year Blog Anniversary. I have just started geting into blogs and love them. So informative and those giveaways are great!
 

G'day, Bron,

It is great to have a milestone to celebrate. Yum! you are making me wander off from the topic with all this talk of cream and strawberries and toffee and almonds! Yumilacious!!

* What do you love about the blogs on your must-visit list?
- I love to visit them as they are daily updated and new info is added around the clock even if it is not writing related. Just a few glimpses of an author's life makes the visit worthwhile. Of course, the contests and giveaways are an added bonus like icing on the cake.

* Why do you visit my blog?
- You have neat and new info all the time with pics of Australia and the book signings you go to. I live far far away so that makes a big difference to me. Blogs make authors feel more human to readers. I still get starry eyed if an author responds and emails me.

* What would make you visit more frequently?
- Frequent contest do make the life more interesting. Nothing bores me particularly. I would love to hear you rant and rave about something that has bothered you or even if you made cookies. Invite a guest blogger someday, you can introduce new authors to us who are your friends. Lastly, write more interesting books that make our paws itch and crave for more info. We would certainly stick to your blog like glue! LOL!

Happy Blogging forever, hon. May you find more reasons to celebrate.

Ooh! the book packs sound sooo tempting. I would love to recive one and oogle to my heart's content. I have plenty of reading time on my hands till my baby comes into this world.
 

G'day, Bron!! Happy Blog Birthday.

I love interaction on blogs. As long as I know you are reading the comments from everyone I'm a happy camper. And of course some contests lol. Pictures are always a bonus.

congrats again.
 

G'day Bron! Happy first glogday.

I love to read blogs for the information I can get about the author, but also on other authors as well. I find some of my fave authors through others when I didn't even know they have a website, or blog to go to.
Usually, when i visit a blog I get 'lost' in the author's site for the long haul. Until I read everything their site offers.

Thanks for having one of the most updated and informative blogs I've read so far!
 

G'day Bron and congrats on the one year blog anniversary!

I enjoy reading blogs, especially those from writers outside of the USA. It gives an idea of what the world is like from another perspective, not only from the climate and such, but different lifestyles.

I truly love it when you give an example of slang or phrases that are common over there and translate. It makes the reading that much more enjoyable.

Keep up the great work!

Beth
 

Just back from the Australian Romance Writers conference at the Gold Coast. Missed you! It's always so great to catch up with you on home soil, although we did pass like ships in the night at Atlanta. Great conference too.

I just want more of the same with your blog. Love the updates on your life and books. Your website is always such fun to visit. And yes, if you want to reward my very positive response with free books, you go ahead, Ms Jameson!
 

Hi Bronwyn, Happy first B-Day with your blog. I enjoy going to the blog sites of authors to see what books they are talking about, read the comments written by them and the readers. I also enjoy hearing about the beautiful country you live in. If you want to give away gifts to your readers that is fine.
 

good day bron,

many happt wishes on your blog's first birhtday
 

Happy First (Blog)Birthday! And wishing you many, many more!!
 

G'day, Bron! Happy Belated BLOGday to you!! You're doing a terrific job - keep up the great work :)
 

Good Day Bron,
Best Wishes on your blog's first birthday and many many more.

I love reading the blogs because we can find out what is going on with the authors. And the prizes are a bonus.
 

Gdday Bron. Best wishes for your blog birthday. Really nice site you have.

I like to hear about the author's life, what books are coming up and an occasional photo is nice. Also love to hear about conferences attended. Heard the RWA was great.
 

Congrats on your blogday!!
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---- <===badly created virtual cake

I'm still very new at all these blogging. But I do like to read interesting news and anecdotes of authors. Also, a bit of hints on up comming books are always enticing. Ooh and no one can withstand a good contest!!(Like this one)
I come to you for your interesting facts of life and the pictures that goes with them. I get tickled over things you've wrote.
So, anyway, happy blogday!!
 

I wish you a very Happy 1st Year of Blogging Birthday.

I come to author's blogs to hear of the funny everyday stories of writing. It also gives a wonderful glimpse of an author's personality.
 

Happy 1st Year of Blogging Birthday!!

I come to blogs because I like to read the funny everyday stories of the writing process. I also like to get to know an author to better understand her books.
 

Gdday Bron

J. Vitale
 

G'Day Bron!!
Congrats on your Birthday!

-Patricia J.
 

Hey Bron!
Happy 1st anniversary!!! Your blog is great with the extra pics, etc. on the side.
Blogs are good cause if you're feeling chatty, then you can chat away..if not, oh well. I imagine most folks are "skimmers" anyway waiting for something to catch their eye.
G'Day all!
 

Happy 1st Bloggiversary!!
What I love about blogs on my must visit list, well they're updated regularly. I like the writers voice, they're entertaining in some way or informative or even better, both.
What would make me visit more regularly? I can't think of anything you can improve on. I lost a lot of my blog links when I moved to the laptop so it took me awhile to find everyone I read again (and some I still haven't stumbled back across)
 

Gdday Bron.
Happy first blog birthday.

I like blogs because you get to find out what is what with authors and you get to meet some very nice readers and there are always the giveaways.
 

gdday,bron
happy first blog birthday
I like your site. Please enter me in the contest.
 

Happy "Blog" Birthday! May your success grow and your blog never tire.
 

G'Day Bron!!!
Happy Birthday and I hope you have many more on this blog!

I love blogs b/c they allow me to know a lot about an author and also lets me know when the next books will come out and how soon I can have them in my hand :)

Take care,
Maureen A
 

Gdday to you Bron.

And many happy returns on your first blog birthday. Many more.

I made my wish and blew out the candles. The cake was delish
 

Hi Bron! First congrats!
Its my first visit here!

* What do you love about the blogs on your must-visit list?
***contests, LOL, but too posting about new books coming

* Why do you visit my blog?
***Friend told me you had. I'm slow on the internet lately but I've read many of yours books and love dearly so i'm thrilled to be here.

* What would make you visit more frequently?
***I tend to forget where the blogs are. Is it possible to put in a link at your blog so that when you post a new journal that i'll get a email about it?

Cathie
 

Thanks for inviting us to celebrate with you on your first of many great years blogging.
 

Congrats on the anniversary, Bronwyn! I was with Lex & Kelly in Atlanta - right next to you - and didn't realize it was YOU! I think I've got all of your books to date, and those heifers neglected to introduce me to you - lol.

Questions...okay...

* What do you love about the blogs on your must-visit list?
* Why do you visit my blog?
* What would make you visit more frequently?

I love the daily connection with other writers and interesting people; I visited today just to see what you've been up to and to see if you had anything new coming out soon; and what prompts me to visit any blog is the warmth, the humor, the 'connection' that lets me know I'm not alone and that others are succeeding.

I don't like visiting anyone to pick up writing tips - LOL - not to say I don't appreciate them from time to time. I'm just more interested in 'this works for me' and 'this is what I'm working on', things of a more personal nature without the blogger/writer making it sound like the readers are her best friends.

In other words, you're doin' great with me. I wouldn't change a thing.
 

Gdday Bron - Congrats on Your Blogs First Bday.

I have closed my eyes, made a wish...
 

Goodday, Bron.

Happy First Birthday to your Blog