And now we are one | About LeafSalon

Amidst the tumult of everyday life, child-minding, regular jobs, book deadlines and web writing, we forgot something.

LeafSalon is a year old this month. The first entry was on 02 September 2003, about the Waihi Summer Festival Short Story Competition. It probably had no readers but today, we have over 18,000 page visits a month - and rising.

So we'd like to say thanks to each and every one of you for visiting, sending the encouraging emails and posting comments.

We plan on being around for a while, so stay with us for the ride.

—Chris, Kathy and Dee, without whom LeafSalon would not be

20 Sep 04 | Filed by Chris | Add your comment (4 so far)

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Comment by Emma ~ September 21, 2004 4:19 PM

Happy Birthday - I do enjoy this website and visit nearly everyday. A great way to promote the literary and book scene in New Zealand. Keep up the good work and no I didn't read the article about the Waihi short story competition!

Comment by Linda ~ September 22, 2004 11:14 AM

At the risk of appearing too slaveringly fan-ish, I take my hat off to you both for finding time in your busy lives to run such an excellent site. Kathy, your articles and reviews have a refreshing human touch not often seen in literary reportage. I often find myself alternately smirking and belly-laughing (of course, I think you’re great too Chris). Thanks for your devotion.

Comment by Paula ~ September 27, 2004 12:15 PM

I really enjoy reading Leaf Salon and check in frequently for news and opinion. (I'm living overseas at present.) Here's to a very successful second year ...

Comment by XANTHE ~ October 6, 2004 11:15 AM

Yay kathy, well done. Fab website and i do not know how you do EVERYTHING! xx