Wow, it’s eight years ago today since I took the plunge, created a blog and posted my first review. Starting out over on blogger, originally as Rhiana Reads…(and wishing I’d put a bit more thought into the name before going live, though to be honest I didn’t really expect anyone would actually read it, the Rhiana is my daughters middle name and had been an alias on parenting forums!) my very first proper post was a review of The Book Of Tomorrow by Cecelia Ahern
I’ve had a few make overs and a change from blogger to WordPress since then, and a couple of long breaks but here I am, eight years later, Surprisingly to myself, as I usually don’t keep anything up for more than a few months! I’m still loving the blogging world – the amazing, kind and dedicated people I’ve met andthe fantastic books I’ve had the opportunity to read all keep me coming back to my little space on the web.
I’ve seen a lot of changes in those eight years too – back when I started there were hardly any UK book bloggers, having over 100 twitter followers was considered BIG, and e-books were never going to take off! No way would you catch me with an e-reader, or so I thought.
*** GIVEAWAY ***
To celebrate eight years of blogging I’m giving one lucky winner the chance to win a book of their choice (up to a value of £10) and some of my favourite cosy reading essentials – a gorgeous mug, scented candles, a cosy throw, hot chocolate and marshmallows, some chocolate, and some bath bombs. Open internationally, all you have to do is fill in the form by clicking enter below.
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One free entry per person with options to gain additional entries if you like!
Eight years?! That’s crazy! Happy blogiversary, lovely! 😘
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And I’m still as chaotic as ever! Thanks lovely xx
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Happy Blogiversary!! Congratulations on eight years too xxx
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Thanks Rachel!
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Congratulations!!! Fantastic achievement! Oooooo probably Rose McGowan new book which came out today x
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Thanks Kaisha … I don’t know that one so will have to check it out!
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Happy Blogoversary, Vicki!! Crazy to think we’ve been doing this for so long. I started a few months after you (March, if I recall) and you were one of the first bloggers I talked to (as you know!). Thanks for the fabulous giveaway! xX
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Ahhh how much have things changed since then! Eight years have gone so scarily quickly though 😱
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As for what book I’d choose if I won. Hmm…maybe Black Rabbit Hall by Eve Chase or Goodbye, Perfect by Sara Barnard. I have those two on my wish list!
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Ooh I bought Black Rabbit Hall after finishing Audrey Wilde but haven’t got round to it yet. good choice!
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Wow! Eight years! A very happy blogiversary and many congrats 🙂 xx
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Thanks Cathy xx
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Congratulations!! A lot has changed since then huh, it’s kind of crazy! Wonderful achievement to be blogging for so long!
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I know, it is crazy! Thanks Inge
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Wow! Congratulations and Happy Blogiversary! 🎉🍾💐
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Thanks Zoe
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Hi Vicki, congratulations what an achievement. I’m not sure which book id choose, maybe abhistorical time slip romance as I’m loving that genre at the moment.
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Ohh I love that genre too but don’t read it often enough. Pamela Hartshorne The Edge Of Dark was really good … I also think she has a new one out soon (runs to add to wishlist) xx
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Ohh I haven’t read any of hers, off to investigate thank you 😊
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😃
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Wow !!! Eight!!! Fantastic! Congratulations! Xx
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Thanks Katherine xx
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Wow! I wonder if I’ll still be going in 8 years! Congratulations!
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Thanks Emma!
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8 years! That seems like a crazy long time! Congratulations on your blogiversary 🙂
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I know! My daughter had just started reception year at school when I started. She picks her GCSE options this year 😱😱😂
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How time flies!
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Wow, 8 years, that’s a massive achievement! Well done 🥂
And a fab giveaway too, if I win, I’d choose a King book, after loving Under The Dome, I want to read all his books!
Enjoy your Blogiversary!
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Good choice… I’ve always meant to get around to reading more but think I terrified myself as a teen 😱😂
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😂😂 understandable, my first King book was The Shining – I don’t think that was wise to read as a youngster!
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Wow, 8 years is an fantastic achievement. Congratulations and here’s to the next 8! :)x
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Thanks Karen … oh I might be able to keep up with the review pile better then 😂
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Happy Blog Birthday
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Thank you!
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Happy blogiversary Vicki! Love your blog and here’s to many more. 👍🏻
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Thanks Beth xx
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Happy 8th Blogiversary! I love reading your blog posts, keep up the amazing work!
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Aw Thank you!
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