Here’s another addition of my 2nd year celebration. I would like to introduce you to Vikki Thompson from The View Outside. I first met Vikki on May 2, 2012. She commented on a blog post I wrote called Distracted, Again. Her comment:
“Hi 
I am sooooo distracted right now in my writing that I really am not one to offer advice lol. So I’m just stopping by (via the Insecure Writers Group) to say I know exactly how you feel 
There just aren’t enough hours in the day lol Good luck!!!!Xx”
I am sooooo distracted right now in my writing that I really am not one to offer advice lol. So I’m just stopping by (via the Insecure Writers Group) to say I know exactly how you feel There just aren’t enough hours in the day lol Good luck!!!!Xx” She has been super support ever since. So, Vikki, why do you blog?
When Sydney asked me the question Why Do You Blog? I turned to Molly Greene for inspiration. These are the reasons Molly suggests as to why writers blog:
To connect to readers.
To practice craft, discipline, voice and style.
To form relationships with other authors.
To establish an effective platform.
To blog a book or 2.
To build an e mail list.
Sydney Aaliyah Michelle 
It is all about community! And too cool you guys met through the IWSG.
Alex, your bringing people together. How beautiful is that.
So a big THANK YOU to you Alex 🙂
Xx
Totally, Vikki! This little community on the vast Internet is such a great place to meet folks and form relationships. It’s so nice to meet you here on Sydney’s blog! She’s such a superstar for bringing more writers together.
Hi Tameri,
I just love it, don’t you? 🙂
Xx
I love our little corner of WordPress!
What would we do without it Ava? 😉
Xx
Whither away in obscurity?
I started blogging to keep track of my progress and to get used to seeing my words up on the screen for people to read! It worked. 🙂 (Much of it thanks to IWSG!)
Now, blogging has become like an 24/7 cocktail party, except that I can wear my fuzzy slippers and drink hot chocolate. 🙂
I count on Vikki for the cake. 😉 You guys are awesome!
Thanks Kirsten.
Ha ha ha Kirsten,
I think we should have photographic evidence of the fluffy slippers 😉
Xx
I started blogging after I released my first book…realizing I had to create a platform. I thought I’d hate it, but found out it’s actually pretty fun. Specifically because it’s just about as random and unique as I am. I never post on a schedule, and whatever ends up out there is whatever popped in toy mind. And like you, I love the friends I’ve made all around the world!
Hi Millie 🙂
It’s crazy really isn’t it, to think that people thousands of miles away know your name and how you’re feeling that day. Great fun! 🙂
Xx
Thanks for having me Sydney,
I really enjoyed it 🙂
Xx
Blogging feels like being part of a community to me too.
It makes you all warm and fuzzy doesn’t it Patsy 🙂
Xx
I agree blogging creates a great since of community. It’s probably one of the main reasons I continue to blog. The numbers have never mattered to me.
Totally agree Sabrina! 🙂
Xx
I first started blogging on my space because I wanted to meet people I would never meet otherwise. and I sure have, including you Vikki, then I got into poetry sites and writing and it grew from there. Now I consider my online friends more as friends than my “real time” ones. The support from the writing community is awesome 😀
Awwww, thanks Sue 🙂
I know what you mean though! the Hubster knows all your names because I talk about you guys more than I do my “real life” friends lol 😉
Xx
Newbie here:) I’ve just started writing again. I’ve never done an A-Z or blogfest anything before so this is all pretty fresh, but I am definitely beginning to learn a bit from you all that’ve been doing this for a little while. I’m becoming more and more thankful for posts like this and others that share their experience and wisdom gathered over time. Thanks again Sydney and Vikki!
Cheers!
Erick @ A Brief Sinfonia