My mind feels fat and lazy as I reflect upon the intriguing and entertaining blog-a-thon of April 2013. It wore me out a little.
It was my first time, and I possessed the comensurate level of anxiety as I contemplated 26 posts in 30 days. I usually only blog once a week. To have reached the end, not missed a day, and stuck to my theme was incredibly satisfying.
Before I continue with my extremely abridged highlights/lowlights package, I want to announce VR Barkowski as the winner of the inaugural Square Peg Award, (I just thought of that!) for the best interactor of the challenge. VR was a faithful visitor and a sagacious commentor. For her efforts she has received a free digital copy of Loathe Your Neighbor, (first of only two book plugs). You can find her at http://vrbarkowski.wordpress.com
There was a huge increase in the number of visitors to my site, but not many commentors. I became extremely green when I saw how many comments other bloggers were getting. I think I may be too heavy for many people. I made some new online friends, and was constantly intrigued, challenged and inspired by the posts of my fellow bloggers. I praise God for the amazing diversity of his creatures who, like me, creatively interact with the world through their words. I thank you all for participating and congratulate you for surviving.
I said I was going to promote my book twice. I've been told that it is uncool to ask you to buy Loathe Your Neighbor, so I will just tell you that it would be in your best interests to at least check it out. http://dacairns.weebly.com
Congrats on completing the challenge, I understand how you feel about how some people get more comments, I guess that's life but one can only do your best.
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Yvonne.
A TO Z AMBASSADOR.
Congratulations. I also received huge amounts of visitors during the month of April but few comments. I guess I just don't understand why people would bother to come and then not comment. But like I have said from the beginning I did not do the challenge to increase my followers. That would have just been icing on the cake.
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DeleteCongrats on completing the A-Z. I would rather have commenters than people following me. But, you get what you get. :)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on finishing the A-to-Z, and thank you for LYN, the kind words, and the shout out. I think there is a tendency with the Challenge to visit as many blogs as possible, and comment quality gets lost in the quest for quantity. Your A-to-Z posts were brief but provocative, which could definitely intimidate Challenge participants looking for a quick stop.
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I tried to just be happy that I was getting more comments than usual for my blog, but hard not to glance at others!
ReplyDeleteI added your book to my Good Reads list.... it's in my best interest!!! LOL
ReplyDeleteGreat reflections post.
Connie
Peanut Butter and Whine
Hi, I wouldn't be too discouraged. Your thought-provoking-posts were great but often too much for my overworked brain. I'm exhausted from all the blog hopping, but would I do this again? Of course. There was more to be gained than lost in the A-Z. Meeting new bloggers was one of them. Thanks for being a faithful visitor! I've added your books to my TBR list.
ReplyDeleteI know I could have got a lot more comments on my blog if I had just had more time to spend on visiting other blogs. But as it was, I spent most of my leisure time composing my post for each day. Don't want a repeat of that next year. ;)
ReplyDeleteIt's perfectly ok to plug your book. In fact, I put out a call for guest posters at the A-Z Blog, and you're more than welcome to do a "blog tour" type thingie there, or whatever you wish. It's open to ALL A-Z participants with WHATEVER they want to post. Check it out and let me know if you'd like to be on stage...
ReplyDeletehttp://www.a-to-zchallenge.com/2013/05/casting-call-guest-post-at-a-z-blog.html
Tina @ Life is Good
Co-host, April 2013 A-Z Challenge Blog
@TinaLifeisGood, #atozchallenge
Nice book plug! I think it's great that you gave a copy away to your top commenter/visitor.
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