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Coming to BlogFest? Come and mingle...

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HannahMumsnet · 15/10/2013 12:10

We are getting pretty darn excited about the imminent approach of BlogFest on November 9, where we'll be hearing from Prof. Tanya Byron, Jon Ronson, Stella Creasy and Jo Brand - as well as some of our fantastic bloggers including Annie Spratt, Tanya Barrow, Jack Monroe, Rosie Fiore, Jax Blunt, Alison Perry, Sonya Cisco, Tanya Tirraro, Cassandra Parkin, Andrea Mann, MaggieWoodley and Gemma Regaldo-Hawkey.

This thread is for everyone who’s already coming, is thinking of coming (or wishes they were coming!) to gather, share tips and info – and generally get ready for the Big Day!

You can also join in the conversation on Twitter by following us @MumsnetBloggers. Feel free to tweet us with any questions – or, alternatively, you can email us on bloggers[at]mumsnet[dot]com.

See you on the 9th!

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PigeonPairNell · 15/10/2013 21:55

I'm coming! Can't wait. The line-up looks really good.

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katese11 · 20/10/2013 18:13

Me too! Will be good to meet you nell!

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sadeyedladyofthelowlandsea · 21/10/2013 12:04

Mingling minglily, trying to pretend not to have shaking knees.

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VickiMcLeod · 21/10/2013 13:49

¡Hola! Very happy to be attending my second Blogfest! (This one has a lot to live up to after last year's triumph, but I am sure it will).

Will be coming over from Mallorca for the event so hopefully I will bring some sunshine with me!

Here's my blog //www.familymattersmallorca.com

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Natalie82B · 21/10/2013 14:45

Very excited about Blogfest, but starting to get nervous now as it will be my first time and I'm coming on my own. Sure it will be great though.

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sadeyedladyofthelowlandsea · 21/10/2013 18:53

I'm in the same boat as you Natalie, torn between being excited and nervy! I'm going to another event at a publishers on Thursday, and I'll be on my own for that too, so I'm treating that as a BlogFest dry run.

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janmary · 21/10/2013 22:25

Hi everyone

I too know no one but hopefully we can connect here so it won't be quite so daunting!

My blog is //www.janmary.com - welcome to my world!

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janmary · 22/10/2013 06:59

Can we all share our blogs, twitter names, Instagram etc? Then we can connect/follow/say hi :)

//Www.janmary.com
@janmary3
On Instagram .....janmary! (You'd never have guessed!)

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playlearn · 22/10/2013 14:58

Hi! I'm excited about going to Blogfest, and nervous as I won't know anyone. Would love to follow some new people on twitter, etc so we can chat beforehand

Blog - Play & Learn Everyday
Twitter @PlayLearnToday
Facebook
Pinterest

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PigeonPairNell · 22/10/2013 22:28

Kate really pleased that I'll get to meet you there! And everyone else...my blog's the Pigeon Pair and Me and I'm @NellHeshram on Twitter. Facebook here. Can't wait.

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MummyBarrow · 24/10/2013 12:26

Sneaking in....

Hello everybody. I am also going to my first Blogfest this year and appear to have been selected to speak. Me?! Speaking? Anyway, do say hello. It would be great to meet up.

@mummybarrow on Twitter. I don't really do any of the other social networks, I am a bit crap at those. Twitter is where I hang out most. I say most, I mean constantly.

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CogitoErgoMum · 24/10/2013 13:32

Hello
I am going and I am looking forward to it. I have no idea what to expect - very new to this whole blogging thing.

Here is my blog

cogitoergomum.wordpress.com/
Twitter is @CogitoErgoMum

I am new to that too, but getting better at using it.
Looking forward to meeting you all.

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PervCat · 24/10/2013 14:24

im going
i fricken hate blogs

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beyondtheplayground · 24/10/2013 19:52

Good luck to you, MummyBarrow! I'm a BlogFest virgin & very much looking forward to the day. Blog: magazinemum.blogspot.co.uk Beyond The Playground, Twitter: www.twitter.com/PlaygroundOnlin @PlaygroundOnlin. I'll be travelling up from sunny Tunbridge Wells, where keynote speaker Jo Brand went to grammar school.

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SouthwarkBelle1 · 24/10/2013 22:03

Hi, I'm also a newbie, well to blogging events anyway. Looking forward to it/slightly scared!

Here's my blog: southwarkbelle.blogspot.co.uk/
My Twitter: twitter.com/SouthwarkBelle
And my claim to Jo Brand - She lives near me (apparently)

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PervCat · 25/10/2013 00:18

I don't know Jo brand. Or care

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SandyCalico · 25/10/2013 16:47

Hello, I'll be there AGAIN this year. I can't decide which sessions to attend though. Decisions decisions.

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CrazyWithTwins · 25/10/2013 19:10

Hello! I'm coming to BlogFest too. This time last year I didn't even know what a blog conference was!

You can find me on twitter as @crazywithtwins

Just entered the dinner compy thingy too!

cheers! Wine

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KateMumsnet · 25/10/2013 20:19

Keep 'em coming peeps. We're so looking forward to seeing you all on the 9th. It's all getting a bit real now, isn't it?!

Just to let you know, we're going to have a designated meeting point at King's Place so those of you that want to connect in RL have a place to do so.

Any other thoughts about how we can make things as lovely as poss for those who aren't going with a friend? Last year was brilliant in terms of friendliness - so many people making new friendships - but we're always open to suggestions.

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KatieClark · 25/10/2013 20:55

Hi, I'm coming to BlogFest for the first time this year. More than a bit nervous as I don't know anyone
My (new) blog is happinessinlearning.wordpress.com/
twitter handle: @TheExplorersMum

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PervCat · 25/10/2013 22:28

I'm going to be there. And REAKLY POLITE. Look out for the kindest person. That'll be me

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Natalie82B · 25/10/2013 23:36

Would definitely be good to connect a bit before then. On twitter I am -

@NjsNotebook

Blog is - //www.njsnotebook.blogspot.co.uk

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mrsdarlingx · 26/10/2013 00:00

I'll be there too, will do my best to be a better social media addict before then to hopefully find a few friendly faces :)
Twitter @mrsdarlingx
darlingsanddaydreams.com

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inadifferentvoiceblog · 26/10/2013 21:43

Hello!
I'm coming on the 9th. Have been blogging a couple of years at www.inadifferentvoice.co.uk but not done any conferences before. I tweet at @janey_uk
Looking forward to it!
Jane

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sadeyedladyofthelowlandsea · 27/10/2013 20:00

Hello again!

I'm usually found at Put up with rain (ignore the most recent posts, It Has Been A Difficult Time). On twitter @jessikart

I went to a party at Harper Collins on Thursday where I knew NO ONE and I was terrified. Then I spotted two other women who looked how I felt, so I went up to them and blurted out 'I don't know anyone here either!'. The evening was fine after that Grin

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