1st Anniversary 2008
It was about 11:30pm on May 23rd 2007.
Starting a women's blogging group had been on my mind for quite a while.
"I'm doing it."
"What will I call it?"
The Go Daddy start a domain search box was working overtime as I typed in different possible names.
Everything with her or women was taken, so she seemed the logical next choice.
She Who Blogs was available and mine as soon as the credit card payment was processed.
It was just after midnight May 24th 2007 when the group was created over at Yahoo with exactly one member - yours truly.
As of May 24th 2008 She Who Blogs is 72 members strong, and includes women from all over the United States, Canada, Europe & India.
From Joanne at Frutto della Passione & Much Ado About Pictures
Auguri She Who Blogs! Congratulations and thank you for a fabulous year! Everyone please help yourself to someOlive Oil & Limoncello Cake! - From Michelle at Bleeding Espresso & Tomato Casual
She Who Blogs 1st Anniversary
She Who Blogs launched on May 24th, 2007. I actually joined a month later on June 24th. I'm not one of the most active members but I poke my head into the Yahoo Group once in a while and have made a few posts on the group blog.
In the time I've been a member my blog has grown from a fledgling book review blog to one that reviews a steady stream of advance reader copies which I review and giveaway. I'm currently averaging sweepstakes a week.
My readership has also grown, gaining 100 new loyal readers. From questions my regulars have asked I've learned tons about the publishing industry and book cover design. In fact one of my most popular weekly topics is my themed book cover list that I do for Thursday Thirteen.
Frances asked me to include a photograph. Rather than include yet another one of my children, I thought I'd share a shot of my bovine neighbors up the street. Although I live in driving distance of the "Silicon Valley" I am also just on the edge of some beautiful rural lands.
- From Sarah at Puss Reboots
That is a lovely graphic. :)
Posted by: pussreboots | May 24, 2008 at 02:36 AM
She Who Blogs - I really like that name and I even name myself She Who Designs for my design site.
Congratulations to us!
Posted by: lissa | May 24, 2008 at 10:47 AM
Woohoo for She Who Blogs! How funny that together Joanne and I produced a typically Italian way to celebrate :)
And I love that cow!
Posted by: bleeding espresso | May 24, 2008 at 02:21 PM
OMG! Happy Anniversary She Bloggers!!!!!!! I am so sorry I didn't get to get something posted for this glorious occasion...
I am once again surrounded by kids this weekend...and am just now getting out of evening devotions....
but even though I am away...you gals crossed my mind this day!
Thank you Frances, for creating a space for women of every kind to come together and blog and form healthy relationships!!!!
Love you!!!!!
Posted by: andrena | May 24, 2008 at 11:20 PM
Such an honor to be part of this fantastic group.
Happy Anniversary to us all and cheers to Frances for being the glue and the cheerleader for us all.
Clink!
Posted by: Wicked H | May 25, 2008 at 11:24 AM
Happy Anniversary ladies, here's to another year!
Posted by: joanne at frutto della passione | May 27, 2008 at 08:37 AM
Notoriously late but I did want to stop in and say a big Happy Anniversary to you Frances and to the entire She Who Blogs group. If memory serves me correctly, I believe I have been here from the beginning. I have watched this group grow by leaps and bounds and will continue to watch it grow. You are an amazing leader Frances and I am so glad I am part of such a wonderful group of women. Big hugs to you and all you do for us!
Posted by: Joy T. | May 27, 2008 at 02:34 PM
Happy anniversary! CHEERS! :)
Posted by: LJ | June 03, 2008 at 02:48 PM
aaaahhhhhh man, i missed it. but contrats to you/us!
Posted by: kerith | June 05, 2008 at 10:29 PM