I know many of you can relate to the fact that life get busy and crazy.
Some days reading and blogging just gets a little overwhelming.
I never wanted blogging to feel like a chore, or to become something that stressed me out. It's supposed to be fun!!
After much thought in how to change things for the better, I knew that I just needed a partner in crime.
Not help, but a full on collaboration partner.
Someone who could have my back when things got crazy!
I knew the #1 person I wanted to ask already had their own blog, but I knew that they had also been feeling overwhelmed and stressed like I had.
So, I crossed my fingers, and my toes, and my legs, and my eyes, and I made the leap and asked if they would take the crazy chance of leaving their baby, their blog, and making this - Reading Angel - OUR BLOG.
After much thought (and let me tell you, I was having heart palpitations during this) SHE AGREED.
(and I cried, big crocodile tears of joy)
NOW I GIVE YOU, READING ANGELS.
This is no longer my blog but ours, I think what we will bring you will not only double, but triple, and more the awesome that is going to come out of this blog!
Who is going to come with me on this new blogging journey you ask?????
That's right! It's Loretta! Formally of Between The Pages Reviews.
(How weird is that for you to read Loretta? LOL)
Not only has she been my friend for many years, but she is just amazing.
We live close together, so we can meet up to bring you fun and silly things in the future.
For now, an introduction from Loretta herself for those of you who don't know her!
**BUT BETTER, know me**
Hello Dear Readers,
Some of you may be new to me, some of you may ALREADY know me. I am Loretta, Loretta Lynn... NO not the country singer, sheesh.
No I do not sing, nor do I play some sort of musical instrument. But I do read. & read my ass off at that... when I can, that is.
I have been running my own blog (Formally known AS: Between The Pages) for 2 years & 8 months (but, who's counting?) During that time, I have put a lot of my self, my life, and my love for other things on hold. Life, it can get complicated, eh? I am the mother of 2 young kids. Landon (8) & Lilah (4).
| I know, so FREAKING adorable! |
I am also the wife of a hard working coal miner. So, I tend to spend more time raising kids, and worrying, then I get to actually read. But reading is something I love, and as life gets more and more hectic, I was spending time wondering how, and what I could do to improve my blog for my readers, who I adore. The solution never came. UNTIL.. about a week ago, when over coffee Angela asked me "the question". ~Will you be willing to join my blog?!~ One question I knew took balls for her to ask, once because this was her baby first, and two because I would be leaving my baby, BTP. When she 1st asked I was thinking to myself.."What?". Then we was talking about the relief it would be not only for her, but me! The fun that we could have. And bringing my readers and her's together for so much MORE. And in reality, it was the best decision for me. A lot of the time "some" people do not realize we have lives outside of this world. One I have come to adore with more then you could ever imagine. You all have been there for me through so many things. School, Birthdays, even deaths. So it was something that I had to ponder on, sleep on and give lots of thought to. A couple days, and I was leaning more and more towards yes! I will always be Loretta (from) Between The Pages. That is where I started, but I want to give you all more. My readers, and her's. For me & her, this is what is going to help us be MORE involved, giving y'all more in the long run.
Now we plan to do a lot of fun things. I hope y'all are ready for this! Because... I am a lot to handle! I am Southern, and very improper, so.... you have been warned!
Welcome to READING ANGEL(S)
So that is my improper girl!
Hope you will hold on for this crazy new blogging ride!
It's going to be a WV good time YALL!!
Hope you will hold on for this crazy new blogging ride!
It's going to be a WV good time YALL!!
























Wow coolness! Do I smell double trouble? I follow both your blogs so this will be interesting.
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to new styles and great get-togethers from the both of you!
Congrats!
Double trouble like you wouldn't believe ;)
Deletei'm happy to see you team up since i followed you separately before! I wish you a long and fruitful collaboration
ReplyDeleteThanks for the love miki!!
DeleteTwo of my faves together! AMAZINGNESS.
ReplyDeleteEEEE We love your face CASS!!!!!!!
DeleteTwo of my faves together! AMAZINGNESS.
ReplyDeleteI will be MUCHO amazing! =)
DeleteWelcome Loretta!! I can't wait to see all the fun of you girls blogging together. Hoping it will make things a bit easier for both of you. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Amy!!
DeleteThanks Girl!! =)
DeleteThat sounds amazing! I'm so happy for you both and I'm truly looking forward to great things to come!
ReplyDeleteThanks Kim!!!
DeleteVery cool!
ReplyDeleteThanks Tammie!
DeleteI love both of you, so love that you guys are coming together, and think thats an awesome solution!!!
ReplyDeleteAw, thanks Laura! We <3 you too girl!!
DeleteThank you Laura. This is going to be the MOST awesome thing with blogging for us. :)
DeleteThis is so great! Can't wait to see how the blog goes! Congrats!
ReplyDeleteThanks Patrick!
DeleteI hope it works out good for you guys! This should take the pressure off for both of you though.
ReplyDeleteThat's what we hope Candace :D
DeleteIt's so nice to see things work out for the both of you. Best of luck on your new endeavor. I bet this blog will continue to improve - to great minds are better than one. Hopefully way less stress for everyone, more time to enjoy reading the books you love!
ReplyDeleteIt's so nice to see things work out for the both of you. Best of luck on your new endeavor. I bet this blog will continue to improve - to great minds are better than one. Hopefully way less stress for everyone, more time to enjoy reading the books you love!
ReplyDeleteYes! Also, I do so love being called a great mind ;)
DeleteYay! Welcome Loretta!
ReplyDelete*happy dance*
DeleteCongratulations, girls! I am really excited about this new venture you guys are about to go on together. I love my co-blogger like WHOA. I wish you the best of luck!
ReplyDeleteThanks Kara. I love mine too!! ;)
DeleteRight. I already loved mine like whoa :) so that's good.
DeleteAw Loretta I'm sad that you are leaving your own blog behind but I'm really excited to see what the two of you have planned. I have missed you girlies because it seemed all of us got busy with other things. I know when I took on Bianca that blogging became so much easier with someone there to help carry the weight of the blog.
ReplyDeleteCongrats to both of you!
Miss you too girl! I feel like we haven't chatted in FOREVER!
DeleteI know but sadly I never have time for a convo unless it is in an email that I can reply to on my own time. Although that is one way we can chat more often :)
DeleteCongrats on uniting as the Reading Angels! I hope this helps you both to enjoy both life and blogging more :)
ReplyDeleteMe too Jenny! Thanks a ton!
Deleteooh so fun! congrats on a new Reading Angel and what a fun adventure xo
ReplyDeleteI am excited to be joining Angela ;)
DeleteThanks elena!! <3
DeleteIt's great that you have a partner in crime now! Takes a little of that load off your shoulders :)
ReplyDeleteYes! She's been my partner in crime for years, makes sense that we do it here too ;)
DeleteCongrats Loretta! Im always a big fan, and blogging is always "funner" when you have a partner in crime! Welcome to the world of group blogs! Angela, Ive always been a fan of BTP, so I glad to be a new follower of Reading Angel ! Have a blast ladies!
ReplyDeleteKatie @ Inkk
Loretta is fabulous, right?! Hope you love us both here as much as you loved her there!
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