Tuesday, August 23, 2011

Blog Birthday and Campaigning

     Just a few things...

     First, I can't believe I have fifty followers. It's seriously hard to believe anyone would care what I have to say as I ramble along on this blog. I started the blog a year ago now- I don't remember the exact date but it was last August- mainly as a journal for myself. A way to keep track of my writing journey and whatever else I have going around in my head. This past year has been great learning not only about myself as a writer, but meeting lots of other writers out there who are going through the same things I am. It's truly incredible.

     Secondly... okay, the word "secondly" sounds totally hoity-toity to me, I don't know why. Anyway, I'm joining up with the Platform Building Campaign. You can find it here. It sounds like a great opportunity to connect with even more writers out there. Check it out if you haven't already.

     Thirdly... there actually isn't a thirdly. Or maybe there would have been but I completely forgot what it was because I have two crying kids right now. (And no, I don't have a picture for that.) So...

     Now they're screaming at each other. Gotta go!
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32 comments:

  1. Emily R. KingAugust 23, 2011 at 11:34 AM

    Fifty one now! Awesome!

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  2. RachelAugust 23, 2011 at 12:29 PM

    Thanks for the link!

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  3. Ben SpendloveAugust 23, 2011 at 12:56 PM

    That last line made me laugh. So familiar. Happy blog birthday!

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  4. Miss ColeAugust 23, 2011 at 1:09 PM

    Nice to meet you, fellow campaigner! Hope the children settle down :)

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  5. prerna pickettAugust 23, 2011 at 1:12 PM

    Hey, we're in the same campaign group, it's nice to meet you!

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  6. lindyAugust 23, 2011 at 2:57 PM

    Children are such a joy! (At least, that's what my mom says now that us kids have left home, and the hands of time have buffered out her memories.) *grins*

    So nice to meet another campaigner!

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  7. UnknownAugust 23, 2011 at 3:15 PM

    Hi Melanie! I'm looking forward to get to know you throughout the campaign :)

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  8. AnonymousAugust 23, 2011 at 3:32 PM

    Congrats on the 50 followers. Looking forward to campaigning with you.

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  9. Sangu MandannaAugust 23, 2011 at 3:50 PM

    Welcome to the campaign! Congratulations on getting 50 followers!

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  10. Christine DanekAugust 23, 2011 at 4:26 PM

    Hi there fellow campaigner. Congrats on your blog-o-versary and 50 followers. Looking forward to reading more on your blog.

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  11. Erin L. SchneiderAugust 23, 2011 at 4:52 PM

    Hi Melanie - so nice to meet you!!! Looking forward to the next few weeks and getting to know everyone!

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  12. Holly HillAugust 23, 2011 at 5:06 PM

    Oh, a fellow writing mom! It's nice to meet you! :)

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  13. Katy UppermanAugust 23, 2011 at 5:11 PM

    Looks like we're in the same YA group for the Campaign, Melanie... looking forward to getting to know you in the coming weeks!

    I saw that you took your daughter to see Taylor Swift... Jealous! My daughter is only four but she LOVES Taylor, knows all her songs, and asked for a guitar birthday. I'm seriously considering taking her to a concert, even more so now that you've said she puts on a great show!

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  14. julie feddersonAugust 23, 2011 at 6:34 PM

    Glad to be a new follower--now you'll have 60! I'm a new campaigner too!

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  15. Michelle MerrillAugust 23, 2011 at 7:48 PM

    Wait, you don't have pictures of crying kids? I have many you could borrow :) Haha, just kidding. I try not to snap too many of those and I never post them either...But I'm SO excited we're in the same campaign group. This should be lots of fun!

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  16. Missi MorrisAugust 23, 2011 at 8:12 PM

    Hi Melanie,
    Thanks for visiting my blog. I'm excited to be in the same campaign group with you! Congrats on hitting the big 50.

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  17. Melanie StanfordAugust 23, 2011 at 8:40 PM

    Thanks for all the comments people- I'm excited to see where this campaign-thingy takes us all!
    I'll be seeing you...

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  18. Chantele SedgwickAugust 23, 2011 at 9:39 PM

    Yay for blog birthdays! Excited to be in your group! :D

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  19. Ruth JosseAugust 23, 2011 at 9:59 PM

    Hey Melanie! Looking forward to getting to know you!

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  20. Isis RushdanAugust 24, 2011 at 5:32 AM

    First, happy blog birthday. Second, so nice to meet you. Thanks for stopping by my blog to say hi. Third, I think I'm now #63 on your list of followers. Yay!

    Looking forward to campaigning with you.

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  21. Cynthia DiFilippo ElomaaAugust 24, 2011 at 9:30 AM

    I love realistic posts. Makes me feel not so alone. I go through the same thing with my kids or puppy while posting or writing at times. LOL

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  22. KAugust 24, 2011 at 10:22 AM

    This is my first campaign and I'm excited to join you with the others in it!

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  23. Dora HiersAugust 24, 2011 at 12:05 PM

    Hey Melanie.

    I'm new to the campaigning bandwagon. Fellow romance writer waving hello. Nice to meet you.

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  24. Raquel ByrnesAugust 24, 2011 at 9:13 PM

    So happy to meet a fellow campaigner! Looking forward to the challenges. :)
    Edge of Your Seat Romance

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  25. CassandraAugust 25, 2011 at 2:30 PM

    Hi! So lovely to meet a fellow campaigner who loves Jane Eyre! :)

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  26. Amanda MilnerAugust 26, 2011 at 2:07 PM

    Hi Melanie! Yes, Diet Coke and music is a total God-send but equally so is cracking open a new book (love the smell and all the words! Lol!) and the moment before the movie starts! ;) Also my kids laughter...of course. ☺ heehee

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  27. Jeanne BannonAugust 27, 2011 at 1:59 PM

    Hi there, fellow Canadian campaigner. I'm making my rounds and now I'm your newest follower :)

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  28. Jennifer PickrellAugust 27, 2011 at 2:48 PM

    Happy birthday to your blog and hello from a fellow campaigner (WF).

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  29. AnonymousAugust 27, 2011 at 3:54 PM

    Hello,

    I'm making my rounds through my Campaigner groups. Nice to meet you :)

    Happy blogoversary! Were you at my house when you typed that last line?

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  30. Astrid ParamitaAugust 29, 2011 at 1:40 PM

    Happy (belated) blogoversary! I'm number 80 and a fellow Campaigner from your Women's Fiction group :)

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  31. 1000th.monkeyAugust 30, 2011 at 11:07 AM

    Hello fellow Canadian Campaigner!

    I'm in Victoria, BC.

    Nice to meet you!

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  32. Tia BachSeptember 4, 2011 at 8:33 PM

    I can't even begin to tell you how many thirdly thoughts my three kids have managed to interrupt and demolish.

    I'm popping by to say hello. I'm a member of your Womens Fiction/Chick Lit campaign group and look forward to connecting!

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