Ever wondered about the faces behind your favorite blogs? Who are they, really?
Jenny Hansen talks about this aspect of branding in her post, Helpful Hacks to Build a Strong Online Brand.
I’ve always believed words have power and the ones you share, do impact the world. You are your words. So who are you? Can you describe what makes you tick in 100 words? How about ten phrases?
Check out Jenny’s post and Kristen Lamb’s book, Rise of the Machines—Human Authors in a Digital World for tips on branding. In the meantime, here’s a glimpse into this girl from the Cow Pasture.
- I’m a retired nurse turned writer.
- I’m a wife, mother, and grandmother.
- I prefer hard truths over fairy tales.
- I’m fascinated by the dark side of my fellow humans.
- I’m a lupus survivor.
- Respect pain.
- Believe in lifetime friendships
- A night owl and a morning person.
- List maker and organization buff.
- Taking to aging kicking and screaming.
Putting into words a snippet of who I am was more difficult than I imagined; give it a try.
“Your personal brand is what differentiates you from others.” Unknown Author
I’d love to hear your thoughts on the subject. Join the conversation. Talk to me or tell me your story. I’m all ears.

To My Irish Readers
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What about you? Remember vinyl records? Who was your favorite singer?
I’m awed by the talent of so many writers. Perhaps one of the reasons I find my own writing suffering is the time I take reading the works of others. Of course, as the saying goes, the more you read, the better writer you become.