Thursday, December 2, 2010

A Sad Announcement

It grieves me to have to write this post, just as it grieved me to email my amazing, dedicated writers with whom I have developed wonderful friendships.

Due to a suddenly very busy schedule that is not likely to let up in the next few years, I, Connie, have decided to step down as the chief operator of the Blue Bookcase and turn it over entirely to long-time co-moderator Ingrid. 

It is sad to see this day, as the Blue Bookcase was an idea of mine, which I built from nothing along with a few of my other literary-minded friends. I don't care to even estimate the number of hours I have put into creating and nurturing it. In the time that is has been in existence, I've seen it and helped it grow and expand from nothing to the wonderful site that it is today -- it is now read in most nations of the world and averages well over a hundred hits a day. 

I have no worries about the future of the Blue Bookcase, as Ingrid is a most worthy and competent successor, and I know she will continue to improve the site and honor its literary integrity. I also feel confidence in our writers, hand-selected by myself and Ingrid, who continue to provide insightful, provocative reviews and discussions.

I'll still stop by from time to time to write a review when I can manage it, and beyond that, who knows what the future will bring.

Thanks for reading.

Signing out,
Connie

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Good luck to you! Your readers will miss you!
1 reply · active 747 weeks ago
Thank you! I will definitely miss the little online community here!
Sorry to hear that you're leaving. Good luck to you in all your future endeavours.
1 reply · active 747 weeks ago
hope you enjoy whatever it is that takes you away from this little world & best of luck in all your endeavours.
and thanks for featuring me on your wonderful blog
Parrish.
ps. best of luck for ingrid, now she's full time with this site. will be there to follow & support.
1 reply · active 747 weeks ago
Thank you Parrish, and thanks for the vote of support for Ingrid -- she's terrific
We'll miss you! Come back and visit when you can!
1 reply · active 747 weeks ago
I definitely will!
Anyone who does this knows the tremendous amount of time and effort and love that goes into it. Thanks for all your hard work, Connie, and best of luck.
1 reply · active less than 1 minute ago
Thank you thank you thank you, Patrick. And you are spot on.
We will surely miss you, hope you can stop by sometime. Happy holidays to you!
No worries Connie, we will still see you around hopefully and I hope everything goes well for you. Welcome to the helm Ingrid
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Sorry to hear this - hope you enjoy what you're busy with and will be good to see you pop in and out!
Wishing you the best of luck and happiness in your new endeavors!
Oh Connie we will miss you here! But something ends always for a new beginning. So I wish you all the best! :) Hope to see a review from you some time!
1 reply · active less than 1 minute ago
Thanks Birdy! You were one of our first regular commentors, I will never forget that :) and I'll be back every now and again
It can be so hard to move away from something that means a lot to you, even if it is necessary. Ingrid is great though, and hopefully we'll see you around.
Best of luck in your future endeavors, and I look forward to reading your posts when you stop by!
Good luck Connie. See you around!

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