Welcome to the It’s A Blogger’s Life interview series.
As you may have seen, I posted a list of some of my favourite blogs at the start of the month, and what it is I love about them. Check it out here, you will definitely find some amazing new blogs to follow if you missed it first time around. I asked some of the amazing bloggers if they would be willing to take part in this series and introduce themselves to you and share a little of their blogging wisdom.
I was so happy at the responses I got to my request – it really does go to show the strength of the blogging community and how bloggers help each other out.
Thank you to everyone who responded, and thanks to each and every one of you on that list for consistently publishing beautiful and inspiring posts that keep me coming back for more.
Anyway, enough from me, over to the interview.
Today we have Pen from The Single Swan.
My blog evolved out of my attempts to manage my upset, bitterness, disappointment and at times my desperation as I went through a break-up with my now ex-partner.
many more online. You help to give me a sense of perspective. That is really important, so thank you.
3. What is your blog about?
It is about my journey, from the beginning or thereabouts, as a single mother. To date, I have mainly written about my relationship breakdown and have used it to collect my thoughts.
Going forward I would imagine it will contain a lot more about the co-parenting challenges that I am facing and family mediation which we are jus about to embark upon.
4. What are the long term goals for your blog?
Therapy, community, discussion.
situation I will be able to give up that reliable monthly income.
5. Any tips for bloggers?
Write for you and about things that you feel strongly and passionate about. My favourite blogs are those that are honest and clearly written from the heart.
The words just flow and you almost feel that the writer has an imperative to write and feels a great sense of relief when they finish a blog post. You can sense this in a blog post. These are my favourites.
6. Describe yourself in 3 words
Anonymous, relieved (that I am no longer in an unhappy relationship) proud (of myself for having the courage to end it).
7. What are your top 3 blogging essentials?
My mac book. A bit of time. A glimmer of an idea. Wine is good but not essential.
8. What would be your dream blogging assignment and why?
Goodness me. I have never done a blogging assignment. I am quite enjoying this interview. Does that count as an assignment?
9. If you could live anywhere in the world, where would you choose and why?
I would live exactly where I am. I enjoy and indeed need to have my family and some friends nearby. That always has been important to me but is more so than ever at the moment.
That is not to say that I wouldn’t like to live and experience different cities and cultures. I have lived abroad before and loved it. I am a city girl. I can’t really be doing with animals and fields and such like.
It is the bustle of big cites, the diversity of culture and the aesthetics of the art and architecture of the city that I like.
10. Where can we find you?
My blog, on Twitter, or via email.
Show Pen some love – visit her blog, follow her on social media and of course, leave her some comments below 🙂
Thank you so much Pen for taking part!
Stay tuned for more It’s A Blogger’s Life – next up is Kate from Pouting in Heels tomorrow.
thesingleswan
Debbie, thanks again for interviewing me. X
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No worries, thank you for taking part 🙂 x
Emmas Mamma
Oh I love Pen's blog! Great interview and what a lovely idea : #bigfatlinky
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Me too, it's one of my favourites, she's so honest!
Alison
Very interesting interview. Writing a blog can be incredibly cathartic, and the opportunities offered by the internet for anonymity is so freeing. Thank you for this. I'll check the blog out. #bigfatlinky
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Yes, I agree, blogging can really help get your thoughts and feelings out. It's a great blog 😉
Martyn Kitney
Great post and a great interview. I always love the interview posts as the questions are always interesting and it's always fab to see what others say and find out more. #bigfatlinky
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I love reading the answers too, it's a good way to get to know a little more about the person behind the blog. Thanks for hosting 🙂