I really wasn’t going to bring this up, because I didn’t want to promote this particular BlogCatalog post in any way. It now seems appropriate and relevant since I have experienced something similar with the LA Times.

Here is the story.

I was approached by Julia Kelly by DM on Twitter, who asked me to be a part of a “BlogCatalog” spotlight.  Here are our exchanges, which take place on Twitter & email.  I do not have text from my DMs back to her because they go weeks back, but I do have copies of her DMs to me that were in my gmail archives.

MidwestMoms (Julia): Amy, I write spotlight pieces for BlogCatalog and wonder whether you’d like to be interviewed for a piece I’m writing to go up next week. (twitter)

MidwestMoms (Julia): (cont) I’m interested in your thoughts on blogging and corporate relationships. Also, I’m intrigued by Mom Made That! and blog promotion. (twitter)

MidwestMoms(Julia): If you’re interested in the spotlight piece, would you email me? my address is *removed*. Thanks! (twitter) [Read more...]