Hello and Happy 2015! I hope this will be a wonderful year for all of us out here in blog land. I had a fantastic holiday and after taking a bit of a hiatus from blogging I'm excited to be back and looking forward to catching up with everyone.
One thing I'm excited to share is this new blog banner made for me by the amazing Erin of edhGraphics. I love it! I've wanted a blog banner for a long time but I've never hired anyone to make one because I had no clue what I actually wanted the banner to be.
But thanks to my sister I finally have something else I've always wanted - an author tagline. I couldn't come up with a single thing and mentioned my frustration to my sister, who thought up "Mysteries Untethered by Time" almost immediately. I love the line as much as I love the banner! Once I had the line I contacted Erin and she did the rest.
I'm excited about the tagline because it fits not only my published works but also my ideas I am trying to shape into new stories. I'm going to post more about those ideas in Wednesday's post for the first IWSG meeting of 2015, but suffice it to say I haven't moved much past the idea stage at this point. But with the new year and much of the stress of 2014 behind me I am optimistic that will change.
I'm also excited because my new book Polar Day will be released one month from today! This will be almost exactly two years since Polar Night was released so that is kind of fun. It's been an amazing two years to say the least. It's safe to say I will have a lot more to post about Polar Day in the coming weeks.
I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday season and here's to an even better 2015. :)
Love the banner and the tagline, awesome changes for a brand new year! And Polar Day too! Wonderful surprises, congratulations!
ReplyDeleteThe banner is great and the slogan makes it! Great look, Julie. And welcome back.
ReplyDeleteYeh, Julie's back! :) Really like the banner and tagline.
ReplyDeleteLove the new banner and tagline. They look/sound great!
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year!
Happy new year! LOVE that new banner and tagline. Suits you perfectly. :) Here's to a fantastic 2015.
ReplyDeleteFantastic tagline and banner! Your site has a fresh new look for 2015. :)
ReplyDeleteI love the tagline and the banner, Julie!!! And the cover for Polar Day is AWESOME!!! Can't wait to read it!!!
ReplyDeleteGreat new look, Julie. I've got to do something to spiff up my blog. You and Carrie Butler are kicking my butt with great design.
ReplyDeleteThank you all so much! I'm so happy to be back, have really missed everyone.
ReplyDeleteWell done for your sister - fab tagline :) And the banners lovely. I must admit I've used free banners in the past from Cutest Blog on the Block, but I am tempted now everything's coming together to get my own made :) xx
ReplyDeleteOh I love the banner. It shall become the brand by which I know you by!
ReplyDeleteWhat a catching tagline! And a great banner. Happy New Year, dear Julie.
ReplyDeleteI love your new banner! I have a new one too. I guess that's the trend for 2015. ;) Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteYour banner looks great. I can't believe it was two years since Polar Night.
ReplyDeleteLove the new banner and agree that your sister came up with an awesome tag line. 2014 did come with some challenges, so I'm with you- let's assume 2015 is all about the good stuff!
ReplyDeleteHappy New years to you and yours. That's a great looking banner. I'm working on one but learning how to use Photoshop first.
ReplyDeletevery nice! happy new year to you!
ReplyDeleteI love your tagline too - so clever and apt! It's lucky you have such a smart sister, huh? Congrats on the new banner and on your upcoming release. Exciting times! :)
ReplyDeleteGlad to see you're back! I love the new banner and tagline.
ReplyDeleteSounds wonderful, Julie! It's nice to come up with a tagline to encompass one's work. I took a long break from blogging as well and now enjoying seeing so many bloggers I like back posting.
ReplyDeleteVery slick banner and the tagline is great! Congrats on the new release and I hope 2015 is good for you.
ReplyDeleteI love the banner and the slogan. Well done! and lots of excitement to come by the sound of it. Congrats and good luck with your release.
ReplyDeleteI like the new look, Julie. Congrats on your upcoming book. It's wonderful to have that sense of excitement and purpose that comes with each story and publication.
ReplyDeleteGlad you had a great holiday! I LOVE your new banner! Congratulations ♥
ReplyDeleteYour sister came up with a great line and it works so well. I am happy for you and a Big Happy New Year to you:)
ReplyDeleteI'm totally loving the new banner and the tag line is pin perfect!!! Give that sis a hug!
ReplyDeleteI also love your beautiful banner, and clever tag line! The cover for Polar Day also looks fantastic! Look how much you've already accomplished in 2015, and it's only January 6th! Your wonderful sister really came through with that memorable tag line! Hope your mom is continuing to do well! All the best to the Flanders family in 2015!
ReplyDeleteJulie
Thank you all again so much! You guys rock! :)
ReplyDeleteYour sister is a genius. And I'm really excited for the release of Polar Day :-)
ReplyDeleteHi Julie - congratulations on Erin and your sister .. both perfect concepts - aren't they great .. no wonder you're so pleased. The blog looks a lovely happy peaceful place to be untethered by time (wish it were so!) ... but what a fabulous way to start the new year and here's to a happy 2015 .. and with Polar Day ready for the world - you are well on your way to a satisfying year .. cheers Hilary
ReplyDeleteOh, you blog looks lovely! Love the blog banner and tagline. I need that too. Congrats on Polar Day!
ReplyDeleteSometimes the smallest things take the biggest effort. Love the banner and tagline. Sounds like your year is going to be full to bursting. :-)
ReplyDeleteAnna from Shout with Emaginette
Ooooo. Love your sister's idea for a tagline. Super.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on Polar Day!
Good start for a new year!
ReplyDeleteIt looks fantastic, Julie, and I love the tagline. Good work!
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