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Wow! It was actually 4 years since I started Ana’s Attic back in February 2012, but when I began it wasn’t a book blog, I was focusing on toys and lingerie, and what to read after Fifty Shades. My husband had built me the site as a gift. But the only part I was really interested in keeping up with was the books! At that time I was reading about 5 a week and was dying to share my favorites with more people.

So in June, 2012,  I made the website into a book blog, and here I am, 4 years later, with 5 successful Wicked Book events under my belt, a TON of amazing new friends, and some great girls who help me out on the blog. Megan has been helping for a while, and Dayna and Raegan have been helping on Facebook in the last year. Scheva, Tara, & Joanne help out too. Mr. Ana still does most of my graphics.

I’ve done about 800 reviews, and at least 350 big sale and free lists. Back in the beginning, these lists were bargain finds. The books we really wanted to read were rarely 99¢, and if they were, it was for a very short time, like when the next book in a series came out. I struggled to find 100 every week. Now we have over 600, and I want to read every one of them! I have done about 200 New Release posts, which I try to get up by Wednesday night, and put up my Facebook giveaway at the same time, which ends on Fridays.

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Pro tip: I used to redo my lists every week. Now I remove books no longer on sale and try to add about 50 per week. See the top of each category for the new additions, I also continually update the most recent list, until a new one comes out.

I have given away thousands of dollars in gift cards and prizes. I still give away $5 or a new release every Wednesday/Thursday, $20 for my monthly recap and bestseller lists, and dozens of other giveaways each month.

Since the middle of June, 2012, I have had 2,650,000+ page views on the blog, and 1,762,000+ unique visits. I work hard to keep the material fresh, I don’t use canned promo posts, and I try to have at least 5 new posts per week on the blog.

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Besides the blog, Wicked Book Weekend has become one of the biggest, hardest things I do. (Teehee, actually that would be Mr. Ana). My husband and I have put on 5 successful Wicked Book Events, and will be taking 2017 off, but we will be back in 2018! I started Wicked in Orlando to meet my favorite authors. At first I just HAD to find a way to hang out with Tara Sivec (and I even shared a suite with her!). Then I added on some of my favorite authors like RK Lilley, Raine Miller, Katie Ashley, Colleen Hoover, Abbi Glines, Jasinda Wilder, Katja Millay and a few more that year for an intimate weekend and lunch. I made signing yearbooks because, since there were no indie signings yet, I didn’t even think the authors had paperbacks, nor did I want any cluttering my house. (SO MANY REGRETS!) Now the signing yearbooks have become a great unique keepsake of all of the Wicked Book Weekends. That first year, I didn’t even know the authors would need tables, and had them set up on the bar!

But it was the coolest weekend ever. A few months later I was asked to coordinate an after party to another book signing in Orlando which had some amazing authors, and it was the first time Kristen Ashley came to my event! OMG. From there, Wicked Book Weekend moved closer to home in Ft. Lauderdale so I had more control, and to a beachfront hotel so it would be a great vacation as well. We have had 3 great years there, and will be returning again in 2018. A signing though, is only as good as the volunteers, and luckily I have had some AMAZING ones!

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I have become good friends with some of the authors. Many have been back to every event. But I NEVER let it affect my reviews. If they are truly my friend, they will be able to understand that I have to be honest or this blog would be gone. And yes, I have lost some friends over it 🙁

Speaking of reviews, my ratings lean high. Why? I can usually tell if I will love a book right away. If I don’t, I don’t waste my time finishing it, there are too many other amazing books waiting in the wings. Plus, I choose my books the day I read them and very, very rarely sign up for tours so I don’t have to read what I’m not in the mood for. My reviews may be detailed, but other than the fact that the couple falls in love, I don’t spoil. But I do re-word the premise of the book.

Pro tip: Want a short, down and dirty review? Skip to the bottom of my reviews. They always have likes and dislikes and my “Down & Dirty” review summary.

PS: We have a secret group, Ana’s Attic After Dark. Contact me at Ana Ivies on Facebook if you are interested in joining. This is a smutty, adult group. If you are offended, or don’t want hot or dirty photos in your newsfeed, or if you have ever reported a photo, please do not request to join.

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To celebrate 4 years, I am going to give away some prizes!

  1. 4 $10 Gift Cards (one for each year)
  2. Two Signed Wicked Book Weekend 2016 Yearbooks and tons of swag, including a waterproof phone case and kindle stand
  3. 2 signed copies of Breaking Him by R.K. Lilley
  4. A signed set of Breaking Him/Breaking Her with the misprinted larger size for Breaking Her by RK Lilley.
  5. A signed paperback of Reveal by KM Golland
  6. 3 Wicked Book Weekend Beach Mats, waterproof cell phone holders and phone stands
  7. Dayna is giving all 3 books in LM Carr’s Giving trilogy away, signed.
  8. Kristen Hope Mazzola is giving Hook & Ladder 69 and a signed paperback of Rough & Tumble
  9. Jessica Florence is giving an ebook/arc of The Final Chase
  10. MD Saperstein is giving your choice of a paperback from the Taboo Series – Hey There, Delilah, Unmasking Charlotte, or Crossing the Line.
  11. Taryn Plendl is giving an e-book of F*cking Awkward
  12. Nikki Sparxx is giving a signed paperback and swag pack for The Scars of Us
  13. Prescott Lane is giving a signed paperback of Layers of Her
*Mailed items are US only

20 winners!

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  6. Bridgett Bouscher says

    Thanks for all you do! Your recommendations, sale notices and all the hard work it takes to keep it all maintained!

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  9. Sonja says

    Happy Blogoversary! I’ve started following your blog at the beginning of this year and I love it! ❤️❤️❤️

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  10. Sarah Scholz says

    Happy Blogiversary ?? I’ve followed the blog for a while ? Love it and your reviews ☺ Awesome giveaway ☺ Thank you for the chance ?

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  14. Christie Thomas says

    Happy Blogoversary! I absolutely love getting your newsletter and reading your blog. Thanks for the chance for this giveaway and all the others you do.

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  15. Sandy says

    I have followed Ana’s Attic for quite a while.

    Congratulations on the anniversary. All the best and many more.

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  16. Jenn Donald says

    Congrats on the anniversary, that is awesome! I’ve followed you for a while now, I really look forward to your reviews!

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  18. Joanne B says

    Happy Blogoversary! I’ve been following for about one year now and I’ve found so many new to me authors and books. Thanks for all your (and Mr. Ana’s) hard work.

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  21. Marcy Meyer says

    Happy Blogiversary! I have been following you for a couple years now! Love your site!

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  22. Kim C. says

    Happy Blogiversary!! I’m been following for a couple of years now. I’ve always loved your reviews.

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  25. Nancy VanSpunky says

    I’ve been following your blog for years and WBW is the best event I’ve attended to date. Happy Anniversary!!

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  26. Loraine Oliver says

    Happy Blogaversary Ana! I am so happy for you and I know why you are so successful-because you love what you do, and you have the most generous spirit of any blogger I have ever known I have been following you for going on 3 years now.I wish that we can meet some day! Keep doing what you are doing!

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  27. Melissa Crisp says

    I have followed you for a few years. Maybe even since the beginning but not sure.

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  28. Tatia White says

    I’ve followed you for about 3 years now I guess! You’re one of my favorites!! Happy Blogiversary!! Here’s to many more!

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  30. April S. says

    Congratulations on 4 years. I’ve been following your blog for about a year, maybe a year and a half.

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  31. Lisette Gonzalez says

    Congrats for so many years of awesomeness! I don’t know what us South Florida girls would do without you and all the you do in the Wicked event.

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  32. Navy says

    Been a huge fan now for some time. And I was finely able to make it WBW this year. Thank you for the opportunity to meet some of my favorites authors! Here’s to more years of blogs to come

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  34. Victoria says

    Congrats on 4 years!!! I’ve been around for 2 of those and loved every single post :D… Cheers to many more!!

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  35. Linda says

    I’ve followed Ana’s Attic for a while now – my friend suggested the site when I was looking for a specific priced book. Love the site – and here’s to 4 more years!!

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  36. Laura Lovejoy Brunk says

    Happy Blogoversary !!! Im new ish to the blog. Long time follower on Fb but newer to the actual blog. Congrats !

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  38. Michelle Koebel says

    Happy Anniversary!

    Thank you for all you do. I have found so many new authors and books through your site.

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  43. Kim says

    I’ve followed for a while. Great information and great deals. 🙂 Congratulations! Happy Blogiversary!!

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  45. Nina D. says

    Happy Blogoversary!!!!!

    I think I have been following you for almost a year and I love your blog. It’s how I keep up with all the books coming out what to read next.

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  48. Karen Gagnon says

    Happy Blogiversary! Congratulations on all your success! I have been following and enjoying your blog for awhile! Thanks for all the fun! =D

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  57. erin f. says

    Happy 4 years!!! This is awesome!! I probably have been following you about a year and love the info you share on books and introducing new authors to me 🙂

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  61. Jenny Rapp says

    I have followed you for a long time, I don’t think it’s been 4 years, but at least 3. I love your posts and your book lists. Thank you and HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!!!!

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  63. Jennifer says

    Happy Blogoversary babe!!! Love your blog, and honestly was following well before I ever met you. Can’t believe it’s been three years since I first met you. Love you to death as well as all the ladies that help. Can’t wait to see what happens next

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  64. Joanna C. says

    My favorite feature of your blog is the weekly freebies and bargains list! I’ve found a lot of awesome new reads from those 🙂 Happy Blogoversary!!!

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  65. Nikki Johnstone says

    Congratulations on 4 year blogoversary. Not new and love the layout. So easy to navigate too. Keep up the awesome work.

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  67. Juana Esparza says

    Happy Blogiversary! I have followed you for a while. I have found new authors/stories thanks to you.

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  68. Bree says

    I love this blog! I’ve been following for about a year now and I have gotten so many good books including some I normally wouldn’t have gotten. Happy Blogiversary!!!

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  69. Stephanie W. says

    Happy 4 year Blogiversary! I have been following your blog for a couple years now. Congratulations!

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  75. Jenn H says

    Hey! I haven been a follower of yours for at least two years. You are one of the ‘see first’ pages in my feed. Happy 4 year anniversary!! Thank you for having this giveaway. Great prizes!

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  77. Diana Garey says

    Happy Blogiversary!! I have been a fan for several years, but not all 4!! Congratulations!! Thanks for all you do for us readers!!

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  78. Jacqui Minchin says

    I have been with you for a long time. Your reviews are brilliant, honest and most times funny.
    You’re my go to gal for all things books.
    Thank you and happy anniversary Ana.

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  80. Mica says

    Followed this blog since late 2012. Loved the top pick lists on the blog and by reading your recommendations on these lists it began my love for all things Kristen Ashley! Thank you for all of your time and dedication to wonderful reviews and updates.

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  81. Jessie Llewellyn says

    I’ve been following you for a few years now, if not from the very beginning. Happy 4th Blogaversary!!!

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  85. Alyssa says

    congrats! I’ve followed your blog for about 2 years and love it!! Heres to many many more years!

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  89. Terri H says

    I’ve been following you for awhile. Love your blog. Found some books I may not have read.

    Congratulations on 4 years!

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  91. Andrea says

    Congrats!! I have been following for a few years. When I go back into reading your blog was one of the first ones I found. I have come across some great books from following you.

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  92. Jackie Uzzell says

    Congratulations!!! One of my favorite Book Blogs ! I read your post everyday. Thanks for the hard work and endless hours.

    @cherryinthesnow

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