Link to one (1) blog post of yours – this can be your latest post, your favorite one, most popular, whatever. Just link to one and people can explore the rest of your blog from there.
After you comment…
Please be sure to check out blog posts from others. This is a way for all us to gain more exposure and meet new people. Please don’t just drop your link below and leave. Share the kindness and check out some other blogs.
Also, please feel free to respond to people in the comments and start conversations. Also, check back on the post periodically to see if anyone has responded to your own comment.
Share this post around especially if you know any blogging friends who could use more exposure – the more the merrier!
I’ll do my best to check out each and every one of your blogs for the day. Of course, while I’ll leave the comments open, I most likely won’t be checking blogs after this day is over (due to time and other obligations). So get them in now!
Remember… one blog post and check out other blogs from people you don’t know. This is all about connecting.
Have fun!
Happy connecting! Please share this post around for a chance for others to connect.
Happy Monday, everyone! I feel like it’s been a little while since I’ve posted on here. I skipped two days last week, which is totally unlike me. I usually have my blog posts done in advance, but I got behind due to writing. I was also busy with my Dad’s birthday, Easter, and other things. I’ve been exhausted and blogging definitely got pushed to the back burner.
It’s weird because I haven’t missed a day of blogging in three years. Still, I’d rather post useful content than post just for the sake of posting. I’m coming back for a fresh mind now, so I thought I’d give a quick (which will most likely turn into a long) update.
Writing
Sunday Morning: A Collection of 52 Flash Fiction
First things first, writing has been kind of crazy lately. I’ve been working on a lot of different projects and officially know what the self-publishing process is like. My debut book, Sunday Morning: A Collection of 52 Flash Fiction is now available on Amazon. It comes out tomorrow, April 23, but you can still pre-order it right now. I’m still working on a few things – such as getting the paperback set up as well as getting the book out there on other platforms. It’s a work in progress, a learning curve, but hey – it’s on Amazon. I did it. So, if you’ve enjoyed my Short Story Sunday feature on the blog, then please grab a copy of Sunday Morning.
Crossroads
I’ve been working on my next Wattpad novella – which has turned into a novel. Which will most likely have a sequel. It was not supposed to be this way. Still, I’m enjoying myself as I write it. I have a long road of editing ahead of me, but that’s okay. I’ve been keeping notes and ideas for when that time comes.
I’ve been using this story as my project for Camp NaNoWriMo and the 85K90 Writing Challenge. As I write this post, I’m sitting at 45,717 words for Camp NaNoWriMo. So, I only have 4,283 words left to right to reach 50K. I’m hoping to do that today once my blogging is done for the day.
I’ve also been using this story to catch up with the 85K90 Writing Challenge. I edited for a good chunk of the “writing” months so I’m using April’s “finish” month to reach the 85K word goal. Right now I have 77,033 words. I need another 7,967 words to complete the writing part of the challenge. If I reach 50K for Camp NaNo today, that’ll knock down 4-5,000 words and I should be able to finish the challenge tomorrow.
George Florence & The Perfect Alibi
I’m getting closer to completing this one. I have a publication goal in mind for 2020, though that’s all I’m going to say for now. I’m still working on it, it’s still happening. It’ll be here soon, I promise.
I don’t have too much else to say about it. I’m in the final self-editing stages. Then it’s off to an editor, which I’m currently shopping around for.
Blogging
Posts
I need to sit down and look at my planner again and really get my posts in order again. I’ve gotten behind in getting them set up in advance. I have plenty of ideas but I haven’t sat down to work on posts in a while. This is definitely on my to-do list for the week.
Admin & Maintenance
I’ve been wanting to go through my old posts for a while now. I need to upgrade most of the pages on this site and there are some new things I want to do with the blog. I’ve had the business plan for WordPress for over a year now and I’m just rediscovering plugins. I didn’t realize the many different things I could do with my blog and also how fancy I could make it look.
I’ve had something in mind for a while and I found a way to do it through my blog without creating a brand new website. If I can, I’ll definitely work on that so I only have to maintain this blog and have everything in one place. It’ll make it easier for all of us.
There are also a lot of simple upgrades I want to do for the blog as well. Of course, this is something I’ll be working on throughout the summer (at least, my goal is to have this all done by September). I won’t sit down and do it all at once – no one wants the blog to change overnight. These changes will be slow and subtle. Well, some may not be as subtle.
Still, I’m looking forward to it. I’ve finally found a way to do all these things I’ve been wanting to do for a while! I feel like I’m creating a brand new blog and it’s a good feeling.
That’s It For Now
I was super busy and totally overwhelmed last week with the launch of Sunday Morning and everything else going on. When I tried to get any work done, nothing happened, but I did brainstorm. Now I’m back and feel ready to continue as well as implement my new ideas and plans.
I hope you enjoyed this story! Let me know in the comments below. If you liked this post, please share it around.
March is coming to a close. I’ve decided to throw another blog party for a few reasons:
We’re so close to Spring!
I meant to do this blog party at the beginning of the month and forgot to write it in my planner.
…That’s all my reasons. Other than to spread some more blogging love!
In the comments below…
Introduce yourself and your blog name.
Share one thing you love to do in the spring.
Link to one (1) blog post of yours – this can be your latest post, your favorite one, most popular, whatever. Just link to one and people can explore the rest of your blog from there.
After you comment…
Please be sure to check out blog posts from others. This is a way for all us to gain more exposure and meet new people. Please don’t just drop your link below and leave. Share the kindness and check out some other blogs.
Also, please feel free to respond to people in the comments and start conversations. Also, check back on the post periodically to see if anyone has responded to your own comment.
Share this post around especially if you know any blogging friends who could use more exposure – the more the merrier!
I’ll do my best to check out each and every one of your blogs for the day. Of course, while I’ll leave the comments open, I most likely won’t be checking blogs after this day is over (due to time and other obligations). So get them in now!
Remember… one blog post and check out other blogs from people you don’t know. This is all about connecting.
Have fun!
Happy connecting! Please share this post around for a chance for others to connect.
We’re in the final stretch of 2018! I thought I’d send out a reminder that the 2019 guest post dates are open!
If you’d like your article to be featured on the blog and share something witty with my readers, then please check out the Guest Post Opportunities page. That’s where you’ll find all the information you need to know along with contact information.
2019 Updates
I certainly want to feature more guest posters in 2019, but since I’m planning on adding more and new content to this blog, I have to draw a line something. This new schedule is a work in progress, so we’ll see how it goes.
In 2019, I’ll be hosting two different kinds of guest posts. This means there will be two guest features a month, one for each type of guest post.
General Posts
One type of guest post is the general type of post. This blog is about reading, writing, and blogging. New features and content will be added to the blog next year, but I’m going to keep the guest posts to the topic of creative writing, reading, etc. For now, at least. But this will keep things simpler for me while I get into a new groove with the blog.
Writing Fears
The other type of guest post is themed around writing fears and how to overcome them. I’m bringing Inspiration Station back – which is a feature I’ve had, took away, brought back in a new light, and took away again. Now I’m bringing it back for a third time and turning it into something new again. Hopefully, if this works out well, I’ll continue it in 2020 for a new theme and so on.
Overall
Each type of guest post will be featured once a month (so 24 guest posts all together throughout the year) and these dates are first-come first-serve. So, if you want to be part of this, then check out the Guest Post Opportunities page, read the guidelines, and reach out!
It’s December! I’ve decided to throw another blog party for a few reasons:
It’s been three months since the last blog party
Winter is setting in
A new year is coming which means new beginnings and connections – let’s spread the love!
In the comments below…
Introduce yourself and your blog name.
Share one thing you love to do in the winter.
Link to one (1) blog post of yours – this can be your latest post, your favorite one, most popular, whatever. Just link to one and people can explore the rest of your blog from there.
After you comment…
Please be sure to check out blog posts from others. This is a way for all us to gain more exposure and meet new people. Please don’t just drop your link below and leave. Share the kindness and check out some other blogs.
Also, please feel free to respond to people in the comments and start conversations. Also, check back on the post periodically to see if anyone has responded to your own comment.
Share this post around especially if you know any blogging friends who could use more exposure – the more the merrier!
I’ll do my best to check out each and every one of your blogs for the day. Of course, while I’ll leave the comments open, I most likely won’t be checking blogs after this day is over (due to time and other obligations). So get them in now!
Remember… one blog post and check out other blogs from people you don’t know. This is all about connecting.
Have fun!
Happy connecting! Please share this post around for a chance for others to connect.
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