Two years ago today I had the idea to start this blog. I didn’t really think things out but dived right in. The name came to me as I was trying to fall asleep and I knew it was right. The domain was purchased and My Friends Are Fiction was born. I can’t believe the journey I’ve taken these last two years.
Like most folks who start a blog I had no clue I’d ever have anyone actually reading what I write. And the idea that publishers would send me books to review still floors me. That will never, ever get old. In these last couple of years I have interviewed some of my favorite authors and artists and teamed up with my husband to incorporate our love of Lego into the blog with our Lego cover redos.
The most shocking thing to have come from this experience are the relationships I’ve formed with other bloggers. I never expected to find some of my favorite people online-but I have. There have been so many of you that have been incredibly kind and become real-life friends. I can’t thank everyone enough for all your well-wishes and support these last two weeks with the loss of my grandfather.
I had hoped to make it out to BEA this next year so that I could meet a good amount of you but it doesn’t look like that’ll be happening now. Hopefully 2016 I’ll be able to make it. I would love to see all your beautiful faces in person and give you a big, awkward hug.
I wanted to thank all of you for following my blog with a giveaway. I am so honored that Macmillan and Disney wanted to help me celebrate by providing my winners an ARC. I will have 5 separate giveaways- one for each ARC and one for my international friends. Here they are…
This Shattered World by Amie Kaufman & Meagan Spooner, Tangled Webs by Lee Bross, Conviction by Kelly Loy Gilbert and The Winner’s Crime by Marie Rutkoski. Feel free to enter all 4 of the ARC giveaways. Thank you so much Disney and Macmillan-what an amazing assortment of books. My international winner will get to choose a pre-order of any of these books provided by me.
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International Giveaway (no US folks):
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Again- THANK YOU for all your support over these last 2 years. I’d love to know what you’d like to see more of in this next coming year? Sound off in the comments…
Happiest two years birthday!! I’ve met some pretty amazing bloggers since I started blogging but I hope to make many more!
Thank you!! It’s been a really great two years. I can’t imagine not blogging now!
HAPPY BLOGOVERSARY, FELLOW DECEMBER BLOG TWIN! *throws you more*
I wish you many awesome years to come! (And busy freaking out because YOU HAVE CONVICTION?! I DIDN’T KNOW THERE WERE ARCS OUT! I NEEEEEDDDD.)
(also, I accidentally entered the Tangled Webs one b/c I thought it was Conviction, so disqualify my entries for that rafflecopter. LOL.)
I don’t have Conviction but Disney will send my winner an ARC. I’ve not heard all that much about it but I might have to request it since you are so excited about it!
And back at you my December blog twin!
HEEEEEY! I didn’t know we had the same blogoversary date! XD My blog is only one, though 🙂 Congrats on blogging for two years! And thank you for the giveaways 🙂
Happy Blogoversary to you!!! Amazing how fast time flies by while blogging. I hope you have a great next year 🙂
Happy Blog Birthday, looking forward to more years and more Lego covers!!
Thank you Danielle! We have so many Lego covers planned just finding the time to do them.
Congrats! 2 years is quite the accomplishment! I just recently started my blogging journey and your post makes me excited to make so many great friends in the book blog community.
Congrats on starting your blog! I’ll drop by in a bit to visit. It is so much fun and the people really make it worth it. I hope you have a great adventure blogging 🙂
HAPPY 2ND BLOGGY BIRTHDAY!!! *throws confetti and birthday cake in the air* WOOOOOOT!! I had no clue how to blog when I started to and I’m exactly the same as you with so many bloggy friends I never thought I’d had! Omg! The blogging community is so nice and I can’t imagine life without it really. xD SO glad I stumbled on your blog one day. Haaaaaappy blogversary!
*noms birthday cake* Yes! The blogging community is amazing. I’m so glad you stopped by my blog and commented! I love that avatar and it totally drew me to your blog (along with your thoughtful comments). I love everything you’ve done in the community. Keep on rocking!
HAPPY BLOGOVERSARY, KRISTEN! <3 You deserve it all! Have cake ;D
Thank you Jess!! *nom nom nom* CAKE
Congrats on hitting the 2 year mark. Connecting with other bloggers and getting to continue your reading obsession is definitely a plus! Enjoy the next year even more 🙂
Thank you Gwendolyn! I’ve loved these last two years and can’t wait to see what this one will bring.
WOOOOHOOOO!! HAPPY SECOND BLOGOVERSARY!!
I know we both are looking forward to 2014 to end, and I’m hoping we’ll both have an amazing 2015!
I’m sad to hear you won’t make it to BEA 2015 because I was really looking forward to meeting you in person, but hopefully in 2016!!
And what do I want to see more in the blog?? MORE LEGO COVERRSSSS!! You know I simply adore them!!
Thank you dearest Pili! We WILL have an amazing 2015–I demand it. haha I so wish I’d get to go but it just doesn’t look like I can with finances 🙁 But maybe 2016. We have so many plans for Lego covers we now just need the TIME. Thank you for always being so amazing and such a great friend.
Happy blogiversary! Thanks for the giveaways 🙂
You’re welcome!
YAY 😀 Congrats on two years of blogging Kristen. <3 That is all kinds of amazing. And oh. I adore you and your blog so much 🙂 Have loved getting to know you. <3 and hoping you will continue blogging for a long time still 🙂 Thank you for always being so kind and amazing. <3 You are the best. And eeeek. Thank you so much for this giveaway 😀 Entering the International one, hih. <3 Though.. so jealous about print ARC of The Winner's Crime 🙁 want it more than anything. Sigh. One day, I hope. <3 Thank you for sharing sweetie. <3
OH! And I love the lego you made. So gorgeous 😀
I wish you could enter to win The Winner’s Crime *sobs* I wanted you to get a print ARC so badly. Maybe eventually someone will have it up to trade? Thank you for being such a great friends these last 2 years! You were one of the first folks I got to know on this blogging adventure.
Happy Blogoversary!!! Thanks for the giveaway! 🙂 xx
Thank you!
Happy 2nd blogoversary! Time flies huh? I still think it’s amazing everybody is friends with people from all over the world 😀 I love the Lego artwork you always make. It’s so unique!
I love that too Mel. I’ve learned so much from these past 2 years and getting to know people I’d never meet otherwise is the biggest plus.
Congratulations! Your blog has gone very far for two years. May many more great years come.
Thank you Jocelyn!! It’s been a lot of work and time but oh so worth it.
HAPPY SECOND BLOGOVERSARY KRISTEN! -throws all the confetti and books and chocolate at you-
I hope you and your blog will be here FOREVER so you know, 20 years later we can chat about how awesome THAT book was, how boring that other book was, and how both our blogs are soooooo old. ;D<3
Now -crawls back into a hole to study for finals-
YES Kelly! I can’t imagine life without chatting with you now. And I must know your opinion about ALL the books. How did I survive before these two years? I have no idea.
HAPPY BLOGOVERSARY!!! *much confetti*
Wishing you many more years of happy blogging 😀
Thank you Bonnie!
Happy 2nd Blogoversary!! I hope the coming year(s) are even better ones for you! Thank you for the amazing giveaways too! 🙂
Thank you Stephanie!! I hope for many more years.
Congratulations !!! That’s an amazing accomplishment! 🙂
Thank you Ashley!
WOW TWO YEARS THAT IS IMPRESSIVE! Happy Blogoversary!
Sometimes I can’t believe it’s been two years already! Thank you
Happy Blogoversary! And welcome to the terrible twos. 😉
I love your use of Lego art and it’s such a unique feature! I’m so glad I came across it because I admit, it’s my favorite! It’s been awesome reading your reviews for books we’ve both read and I loved getting to know you. Like you, I had hoped to make BEA 2015, but alas that’s a no go for me.
Here’s to another year of great blogging!
Oh, so sad for both of us that we can’t make BEA this next year. Maybe 2016 *crosses fingers* Thank you so much for your kind words! I pretty well incorporate Lego with all things, haha. I hope to do much more this next year…now if I can find some time…
Happy blogoversary, lovely!!!! You’re such a sweet and awesome person, I’m so glad I got to know you on Twitter and that’s how I discovered your fabulous blog! 🙂
Me too Rachel! I’m shocked we didn’t run into each other sooner but so glad we’ve become friends. I love flailing about books with you!
Happy blog birthday, Kristen!! Congrats on two years. I’m so glad I found your blog and that we’ve become bookish bloggery friends (if a bit shyly) at local events. 🙂
Thank you Kelley!! I’m so glad we became friends and I hope I get to run into you (awkwardly of course) at some events this next year. I only made ONE in 2014. Isn’t that crazy? Life has been busier than I expected!
Happy Blogoversary!
Thank you!!
HAPPY 2ND Kristen!
I love your Lego covers <3! And here's to the best in 2015!
Thank you Cyn!! I’m excited for what 2015 has in store for all of us. I know the books look like they’ll be absolutely amazing.
Congrats, two years is quite the accomplishment!!! I just recently started blogging and your post makes me excited for the future, for the possibility of making many great friends in the book blog community. :)))
Congrats on starting a blog Elizabeth! It’s a ton of work but so worth it. The friends I’ve made have been the best aspect and really keep me keeping up with it. I hope you enjoy your journey!
Happy blogiversary! Two years is a big deal. Here’s to even more 🙂
Thank you Kathy! When I stared I didn’t dream I’d be at it for 2 years. Now I can’t imagine life without it.
I subscribed to your blog after I found out about it through a retweet about the giveaway on twitter today. Your blog is great! Thanks for the awesome giveaway! I hope it’s okay I entered them even though I just subscribed.
Of course Emma!! I hope you stop by again an thanks so much 😀
Happy, Happy Blog Birthday!!!! Time sure flies, doesn’t it!!
Erin @ fiction fare
Goodness yes Erin. It seems just yesterday that my baby blog was just born. They really grow up too fast.