Filmed a quick vlog covering these announcements, so I could tell you “in person”!
Exciting Announcement #1 – New Happy Indulgence!
Today’s my birthday and I thought – what better time to launch the new look Happy Indulgence?
Welcome to our new and revamped Happy Indulgence! It’s been 2 years since I last redesigned the site, and I thought it was finally time to update it with a fresh new look, but keeping the things that make us unique! We’re proud to be the pinkest blog in the blogosphere with our signature blissful happy cloud.
Thank you so much to the lovely Steph @ These Paper Hearts for translating my convoluted and ever-changing thoughts into something that we completely LOVE! I’m completely stoked with our new home and couldn’t have wished for a better site.
Exciting Announcement #2 – I’m going to be on radio!
Also I know some of you guys are wondering about my exciting announcement that I’ve been going about all week – I’m going to be on the radio!!!
Last week, I was contacted by ABC Radio to kickstart a new monthly YA segment, promoting Aussie YA Books. The radio presenter recognised me at a few events and checked out my blog, and invited me to join her segment! I’ll be presenting alongside Rhianna Patrick of #ABCRhi and Lecturer (Children’s and YA Books) Sarah Mayor Cox.
Each month, we’ll be talking about 2 Aussie YA books, with the first two being Lady Helen and the Dark Days Club by Alison Goodman (whom I recently interviewed here) and Akarnae by Lynette Noni!
You can tune into the first OzYAY! segment at:
Sunday February 7
QLD Time: 6-7 pm
NSW/VIC/ACT/TAS Time: 7-8 pm
WA Time: 4-5 pm
SA Time: 6:30-7:30pm
Find your local ABC station here: http://www.abc.net.au/local/ or tune in online at www.abc.net.au/radio or via the ABC radio app. (This means you can listen in if you’re not in Australia!)
To join in on the conversation, use the hashtag #ABCRhi on Twitter or call in on 1300 800 222 or SMS 0467 922 612. We’ll be answering your questions live on air!
Facebook Chat with Lynette Noni and Alison Goodman
Following the segment, Lynette Noni (Author of Akarnae) and Alison Goodman (Author of Lady Helen and the Eon series) will be available on Facebook to answer questions live from 7-7:30pm QLD Time or 8-8:30pm Sydney time.
3 years ago when I started Happy Indulgence, I never thought blogging would lead to such an exciting opportunity. As you can probably imagine, I’m completely STOKED to be a part of such a fantastic venture and not to mention a little bit nervous! I hope you’ll all be able to tune in and support Aussie YA!
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Wow, that's awesome! Book talk on radio — I don't think there's anything like that here in the Philippines. Good luck and congratulations!! 🙂
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WOOOHOOO!!
I love the new look on the blog, so clear and crisp and continues to keep a touch of cute with the pink!
AND BIGGEST CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR RADIO JOB!! THAT'S BEYOND AWESOME!! *does happy dance*
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Thank you so much Pili! I'M SUPER EXCITED and it's tomorrow *screaming*. We love the blog too!
Congrats and congrats Jeann! I hope everything goes okay, it sounds so exciting!!! I love the new look, as you know I love girly feminine designs and specially pink 😉
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Awww thank you so much Liza, I'm really excited and it's really close now! Yup pink lovers unite hehe!
Woah, Heann, woah! I don't even know what to say. CONGRATS! What a fabulous opportunity! I'll definitely be trying to tune in. Oh and Happy Birthday. And the new design is so, so, so gorgeous! There's too much awesome information in this post. *flails*
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Ooops, I meant Jeann!
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Thank you so much Rach, I definitely bombarded people in the one post hehe! I love the design as well!
hi, ladies. I love your new blog. it's gorgeous. <3
OMG THE RADIO???? GO JEANN. GO!!! I'm still needing to get my hands on The Dark Days Club, but I'm so excited for you! Yayayayay!
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Thank you so much Peach! We\’re pretty obsessed with it ourselves! I\’m super excited!!
OMG OMG OMG JEANN IT LOOKS FANTASTIC! I love how it still has a smidge of your old theme left, but how it has some great new features too! Thanks for sharing Jeann! <3
Thank you so much Zoe, I didn't want to change it completely but wanted a sleeker, cleaner look to it! No problems!
WHAT WHAT WHAT?! That's so wonderful Jeann – I don't think we have the ABC radio channel over here, but I'm definitely going to try. AND DAMMIT THE NEW LOOK IS SO PRETTY. It is very aesthetically pleasing *nods* And happy birthdayy <3 *showers you in love and cake*
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I KNOW, I just can't believe it all! You can listen in on the link provided! Thank you so much lovely! <33 *eats cake*
I LOVE THE NEW LOOK!!! It's so adorable! I love Steph's works!
Ooh, the radio thing is so cool! YOU WIN LIFE, JEANN!!! You go girl!!! <333
Thank you Mishma! I LOVE IT SO MUCH. I'm super excited about it!!!
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Ahh HAPPY Birthday, hon! And congrats about the radio. AND the blog looks great! Awesomness all around! 😀
Thank you Christy!! WOOT WOOT <3
Exciting news, Jeann! 😀 The new layout looks so good! ^_^ And have fun on the radio! I know you'll be AMAZING 😀
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Thank you so much Ana, I love it so much! Awww you are the sweetest! <3
Being on the radio!?! That's amazing and so exciting 😀 Best of luck! I love seeing the new design live too. Is it weird that I come back here and refresh the page sometimes too? 🙂
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Thanks so much Steph for EVERYTHING! Ahhh I love it so much. Definitely not weird at all, I'm not sure how many hours I spent on that all weekend XD
That is so amazing! Congrats on the gig and I hope it brings a brighter and bigger light to Aussie authors. Hopefully the scope grows and you discuss more than just YA novels.
Happy Birthday & I love the makeover 🙂
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Thank you so much Braine! I am so excited about it and that we'll be able to promote Aussie YA every month! The possibilities are endless. 🙂
I saw this the other day and for some reason didn't comment, ugh, reading on my phone.. BUT IT LOOKS SO PRETTY. Seriously, I don't like pink, but this has the balance and it just looks like an updated version of the old design, it's much cleaner, flatter, smooth and subtle, no sharp edges, so I like it. Great new about the radio gig Jeann, you'll nail it!<3
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Thank you so much Amanda! I'm glad that you like the design even though pink isn't your favourite hehe. I definitely wanted to go cleaner for my new design. I appreciate it! <3
Happy Birthday (again lol)!! I LOVE the new look, it is fantastic Jeann! That is so cool about being on the radio – I'm going to have to check it out. I'm glad you mentioned how to listen to it if you're not in Australia haha – I need that! I was so happy to see another video of yours in my Youtube subscription feed!
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Thank you so much Jade for the birthday wishes! I'm so excited that you can listen online and there's that option too. Hehe yes I have been busy lately but will have my January recap up soon – filmed it at the same time.
OMG! Congrats!! I LURVE the new site look and especially the cute little happy cloud!! And the pink is DEF the best thing EVA! You guys are so awesome and so friendly here and really I could go on, and on, and ON about all the awesome things you guys do here but I digress…THE FREAKING RADIO?? SERIOUSLY?? That. is. so. freaking. COOLIO! I know you have to be stoked! But you deserve all the best girlie! Happy belated birthday as well! <3
Thank you so much Keionda! I'm crazily excited about the radio, I just can't believe it's all happening this week! Thank you so much for your excitement and support for me always, I really appreciate it!
Happy birthday Jeann 🙂 I hope you had a wonderful day!
The site looks amazing, I love the header (that cloud is just too cute!) Being on radio is so exciting! I will have to see if I can listen online 😀
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Thanks so much Wattle, it was an awesome day! You can definitely listen in the link provided! I'm super excited and love the design too!
I have been sitting on my hands all excited about this news ever since you told me. I am SO HAPPY for you Jeann, you're so deserving – and I am so glad to see you prove that book bloggers DO get opportunities, so long as you work hard and put yourself out there 😀 Congratulations on the new layout as well, it's so beautiful and sleek!
Awwww Aentee thanks so much for being there when I was absolutely freaking about it lol! I know, who would have thought that book blogging could lead to this? Thank you we're so excited about it!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY JEANN!!!! *HUGS AND KISSES AND THROWS BOOKS AT YOU*
I looooooove the new design it's so clean but still got that pink Happy Indulgence feel!
Also. CONGRATS ON THE RADIO TALK I AM SO EXCITED. Aussie YA ftw!
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Thank you so much Jaz! I'm super excited about it all and still can't believe it! Yesss the pink is absolutely amped up heheh 😀
YAYAYAYAY I'm still so bloody excited for you, and will definitely be tuning in if nothing pops up on Sunday night! You are the most deserving person, and I know you'll make the Aussie YA community proud <3 <3 Also BEAUTIFUL new blog design, I love how clean it is, and that it's still similar to the previous one <3
Thank you so much for the support Joy! I'm so excited about it all and can't wait!
AHHHH YOUR NEW LOOK IS BEAUTIFUL!! I'm seriously getting addicted to your design. I'm not that much of a fan of the color pink, BUT YOUR DESIGN IS JUST — *sighs in satisfaction*
Also, congratulations on getting a radio segment! I hope lots more good stuff happen to you, Jeann! 🙂
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Thank you so much Mara, I'm glad you like it! I've definitely been super lucky, I'm excited about it!
Happy Birthday, Jeann. I hope you had a wonderful day and got lots of bookish goodies. Love the new blog design. And oh wow, you are going to be on the radio that is crazy and so exciting and I am so happy for you. Look forward to listening.
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Thanks Rochelle i definitely did get a few bookish goodies! It was a good birthday. I'm super excited about it, thanks for the support!
First off, HAPPY BIRTHDAY JEANN <3 <3 <3
Second, your design is amazing! IT IS BEAUTIFUL.
And third, YOU HAVE YOUR OWN RADIO SHOW! I'll definitely try to listen in if I get the chance 🙂 🙂
So many awesome announcements here, it makes me really happy to see you happy 🙂
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Thank you so much Val! I know, definitely lots of happy indulgence happening here hehehe! I appreciate your support always <3
AH, SUCH EXCITING NEWS! And oh my gosh, I really, really love the new look! AND HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Jeann!!
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Thank you so much Summer, I just can\’t believe it still! <3
I LOOOOOOVE the new look!! And HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! And your announcement! DUDE- that is seriously epic! I will definitely need to listen to it- granted, it will be at 3am, but who's kidding who, I am generally up then anyway. I seriously am so excited for you, you deserve it, lady! Talk about a great start to your next year of life 😀
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Thank you Shannon, we love it so much here! I know, I just can\’t believe that I\’ll be ON RADIO, I\’m still screaming about it! Ahhhh it means a lot to me that you guys are still thinking of listening even at that time! <3 I\'m excited too!
OH MY GOSHHHHHH YOU WEREN'T KIDDING. THAT IS INCREDIBLE. CONGRATS JEANN <3 <3 <3 I can say I knew you back when you weren't famous 😉
And the blog is so beautiful <3 <3 <3
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THANK YOU SO MUCH EMILY! I am super excited, I just can\’t believe it! Thank youu <3
AHHH JEANN CONGRATS!!! I'm looking forward to tuning in and listening!! And I LOVE how you've revamped up the blog – it looks fabulous <3
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Thank you so much for the support and your lovely words! <3
HAPPY BIRTHDAAAAAAY JEANNNNNN! Hope you had the most wonderful-est birthday! And I'm totally loving the new look!
Have a ton of fun on the radio show! I'm excited to check out Dark Days Club!
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Thank you Cyn, I had an awesome day yesterday! I\’m reading now and it\’s quite a lot of fun hehe 🙂
Happy Birthday, Jeann! You are awesome, I’m happy now you can spread you awesomeness via radio!
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Thank you so much Ksenia, I really appreciate your support! <3 Awwww shucks.
I love love love the new look!
Happy birthday!
Thank you so much Erin! We love it too!
Wow, Jeanne, this is so exciting! I can't believe you're going to be on the radio, I never would have thought that could come out of blogging. I can't wait to listen to it! What a fun way to celebrate your birthday, with a great new blog design and news like this. 😀
I know, I can\’t believe it myself Maraia, I\’m absolutely STOKED! Heheh yesss, it was a busy birthday but definitely worth it!
Love the revamp! It's awesome looking. And congrats on getting the opportunity to be on the radio! That's exciting. 😀
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Thank you so much Samoak! I just can\’t believe it, it\’s still sinking in!
Steph is a genius! I always love her work and she did an amazing job with this new design. I love how you added the 'gaming' part to your tag line.
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She absolutely did, I\’ve always had the gaming part there (although tBH there isn\’t much of that lately lol).
Happy birthday AND congrats on everything else as well! I love the new look.
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Thank you Aubrey, I\’m glad you like it too!
Happy Birthday, Jeann! The new sight is absolutely lovely. The pink works perfectly, and the everything is so easy to navigate. LOVE!
And that is so amazing you will be on the radio! How very cool. Wishing you the best of luck! <3
Thank you so much Danielle! I absolutely love it, she did an amazing job! I know, I\’m still processing it myself, I can\’t wait!
Oh wow, how exciting to be on the radio! And love the updated look-:)
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Thank you Sara! I am super stoked and excited to be presenting!
Happy birthday! I love the new look! Congratulations for getting to be on the radio! That is so cool! You must be thrilled! Good luck!
Thank you so much Molly, I appreciate it! I am absolutely stoked, I can\’t wait!
Happy birthday Jeann! Your site is just lovely:-) And what a fabulous announcement, being on the radio! That's super exciting, and I'm glad I have an option to listen, even though I live in the US. You're going to be awesome:-D
Thank you so much Tammy! I\’m so excited with the opportunity to present, and spread the love for YA! Thank you Tammy <3 for the vote of confidence.
Firstly, HAPPY BIRTHDAY GAL!!!! *throws confetti and gives hugs* WOO HOO!!!! I hope your birthday was filled with soooooo many books!
Secondly, AHHHH!!! I can't wait to hear you on the radio and go "HA! I know that gal!!! Well, virtually." Good luck, I know you'll ace it. WOO HOO!!!
Thirdly, I am ABSOLUTELY in love with this new blog design. It still has that Happy Indulgence iconic look to it but at the same time, has vamped up!!!
Thank you so much Faith! I really did get lots of bookish gifts <3 Awww you are the sweetest, thank you so much for taking some time to tune in! I completely agree, I wanted to keep what made us iconic, but improve it!
Congratulations, Jeann! Couldn't have happen to a nicer, kinder person than you! You are a force in the blogging community. Keep up the good work! Can we listen online?
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! <3
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JOY YOU ARE MAKING ME BLUSH. Thank you so much lovely! Yep, you can definitely listen in online on the link provided. Just need to check timezones, I think it might be in the middle of the night for US peeps!
I love how you have to list so many different times for the radio lol. I'm pretty sure it's ~2 am on my time though, so I WILL BE THAT ONE AMERICAN TUNING IN *dances* WOULDNT MISS IT FOR THE WORLD 😀 😀
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Lol why can\’t we all just be in one time lol! Daylight savings makes things so confusing. Oh man, I\’LL BE SO EXCITED AILA!
I love this new design, it's so clean and beautiful!! And congratulations! Oh and a very happy birthday!
Thank you so much on all accounts! <3
First of all, happy birthday Jeann! 🙂 The new look is truly so pretty!
And wow on you being on radio. That is huge. If time difference works in my favor, I will try to tune in next Sunday.
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Thank you so much Lucia! I\’m so excited, and thank you for taking the time to see if you can check it out! I\’m super excited 😀
Aaahh it looks so pretty Jeann! 😀 And happy birthday!! 😀
Congrats on the radio thing.
Thank you so much Bee! I\’m so excited on all accounts, especially the radio!
The new look is beautiful!!! Love it!! Congrats on the radio thing. That is so very cool. Good luck!!
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Thank you so much Grace, I\’m so excited! I do need it!
JEANN! I *love* the new website! It looks AMAZING! Congrats on the radio segment – BUT THIS WEBSITE. The shade of pink is perfect, and the web developer in me is loving how fluid and fast it seems to be – definitely an awesome new improvement!
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Thank you so much Brett, I got help with the new website and you can tell a web developer did it for me! I\’m super excited about the radio segment and can\’t wait!
omggg, congrats on this intense awesomeness, Jeann! YOU ARE FAMOUS. I AM IN THE PRESENCE OF A FAMOUS BLOGGER. :') *flails copiously* Also the new design is gorgeous. I love how it's still really Happy Indulgencey but new and fresh?! SO HUZZZZZAH!!! Ahem
(Also happy birthday! :D)
OMG CAIT THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR WORDS OMG. I just can\’t believe I\’ll be on radio, I\’m absolutely DYING! Yessss I love the new site so much! The old one was getting a bit dated, and I couldn\’t be happier!
I love the design! What an eye-candy 🙂 and I can't wait to hear what you'll be talking about on radio. Congratulations! Such an exciting opportunity 😀
Thank you so much lovely! We\’ll be talking about the latest Aussie reads, and I\’m super excited about it! Thanks for your lovely words <3
The new design is fab!! I love it! So many wonderful announcements in this post. Happy Birthday and Congrats on the new radio gig! That is so cool! I am hoping to read Dark Days Club very soon, so I'm eager to listen to the show!
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Thank you so much Charlene, I\’m absolutely chuffed about everything! I appreciate your support so much!
THIS NEW LOOK IS FANTASTIC!!!! (and that coming from someone who usually does't like pink LOL) I love it!
And congrats for that spot on the radio!
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Thank you so much Crini, we don\’t go halfway here lol! I appreciate it! <3
YOUR NEW DESIGN IS GORGEOUS OMG! I love it. ALso so cool you get to be on radio!! I'll have to tune in 😀
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Oh and most importantly HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!
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Thank you so much Bec! I\’m super excited for the segment and thanks for the birthday wishes!
omg this is amazing. congrats!!!! so happy for you.
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Thank you so much Angel, I\’m so excited!
That's so cool!!! I'm so happy you got this opportunity, and that Aussie YA gets to make its mark now. Ah, congratulations!!!
Thank you so much, I\’m so happy about that too! Yay for Aussie YA – I hope it becomes more mainstream!
Such amazing news, Jeann! So happy for you and to be spreading the word about OzYA. Your new blog design is also a dazzler 😉
Thank you so much Rebecca, I\’m so stoked that I\’ll be spreading the word about it! Thank you for your lovely words!
Happy birthday!! I love the new look, and how exciting to be on a regular radio spot, sharing the YA love. Congratulations!
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Thank you Nicole, I\’m definitely excited about the opportunity! Appreciate it!
JEANN, JEANN, JEANNNNNN! I'm so incredibly in love with the new look! I've always liked the simplicity of your blog look, but I'm in love with this one. *stares at the pretty*
And you're going to be on radio! I'm so so so proud of you! You're the perfect person for this kind of thing and you can bet your ass I'll be listening to the segment. I'll have someone record it for me if I'm not awake! But seriously, congratulations! I'm so happy for you and you deserve ALL the fabulous things! <3
Oh and before I forget, Happy Birthday, beautiful friend! I'm the luckiest girl in the world to have you as a friend! 🙂
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AHHH NICK! Thank you so much for your awesomely excited comment hehe! I\’m really excited about the segment as you know and can\’t believe it still! Thank you so much <3 You\'re not too bad yourself 😉
First of all, everything looks SO PRETTY. And congratulations on the radio gig, you're going to be awesome. And this is such a cool birthday announcement, and I'm so happy for you!
Thanks Shannelle, I\’m so excited about it! Super happy from everything too ^_^
IT'S BEAUTIFUL IT'S BEAUTIFUL IT'S BEAUTIFUL *REFRESHES FOR THE MILLIONTH TIME*
EEEEEEE I LOVE IT SO MUCH *TWIRLS WITH JENNA AND AILA*