Reflections of a Bookaholic: Follower Appreciation Extravaganza (800): Commenter Appreciation

I Love Comments!! Getting comments on my posts NEVER gets old. It is exciting every day. This Giveaway is dedicated to commenters. I want you to know that I love and appreciate you. Really. No really.

I also want to thank a few commenters specifically. There is no way I can list all the wonderful people who have supported Reflections of a Bookaholic through comments but there are a few people that have been there throughout.

Thank You:

Juju from Tales of Whimsy: My first non-family member commenter. Plus she has consistently been around since the beginning.

Belle from BookBelle: My book twin! She has also been around since almost the beginning. I appreciate her taking the time to express her thoughts. We often think the same and her comments make me smile!

Jade from Sort of Beautiful: I'm sure Jade comments on every post. She is so awesome and she supports Reflections of a Bookaholic in multiple ways.

Dana from Let's Book It: Dana also comments on almost every post. I especially appreciate her comments because we don't always agree but I love that she let's me know. And she's sooo sweet!

I think everyone fears having a few posts where no one cares and that's okay. Comments don't mean that people aren't reading. BUT with these wonderful commenters, I'm guaranteed to have a few comments on every post. This means a lot. Thanks so much.

When I first started. I was so scared to comment. So here are a few things that I believe:

1. Most bloggers aren't picky about what you comment. You don't have to be an awesome writer or sound super deep. Just leave a commend and say hi.

2. Sometimes you have to check back when you comment because some blogs require CAPCHA. I know it sucks but just check and make sure it posted.

3. If you are new to blogging, comments are a great way to get the word out that you are around. When I see a commenter that I don't recognize, I click on their name so I can find out more about them.

4. You don't have at agree with an assertion/review/etc. to comment. If you strongly disagree or think I'm being ridiculous. Let me know. Most bloggers LOVE discussions.

5. If you are like me, you might over-think comments. Don't. Just leave the first thing that comes to your mind. Sometimes I'm not original but it is what it is.

THANKS to ALL my Commenters!! I appreciate you for stopping and sharing your thoughts.

Now for the GIVEAWAY!!

The Prize: A US Winner may choose one of the books listed below and will receive A Tree Grows in Brooklyn Bag. International winner will win a $5 gift card to The Book Depository, Amazon, or B&N (P.S. Book Depository doesn't have giftcards so we'll have to work out a book.)

US prizes: Split Second (ARC) (Review), In Her Wake (Review), The Violets of March (Review), or In Search of the Rose Notes (Review)