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July '08 Comment Recognition
Once again it's time to recognize my valued readers who have left comments at Writer's Notes during the month of July, 2008. My apologies that my July posts were so sparse. Life has been especially hectic again this past month! And consequently, because I wrote so few posts, my list of July commenters will be correspondingly short. (Special thanks to this loyal group of die-hard Writer's Notes fans who decided to stick with me anyway! Thanks, too, to those of you who commented here for the first time last month! You, too, are greatly appreciated!)
Thanks So Much!
I appreciate all your thoughtful comments! Thanks so much for taking the time to read and share your thoughts, opinions, ideas, experiences, and support at Writer's Notes! I truly enjoy reading your insights, experiences, and viewpoints! Thanks for making July another special month through your valuable input!
July '08 Commenters
The following is a list (in no particular order) of all the fantastic folks who have left comments at Writer's Notes during July, 2008:
Brad Shorr, at Word Sell, Inc.
Lillie Ammann, at A Writer's Words, An Editor's Eye
Raven, at Alaska Chronicle
Cindy Nichols, at Kaleidoscope
Dan (dcr), at dcrBlogs
Cheryl Wright, at Cheryl Wright Writes
Dianna G., at I Wish This Was 42
Wild Bill, at Passionate Blogger
Lindsay, at Writing for Your Wealth
Wilson Pon, at Techno Stuffs
Chris Champion, at Vyoos
And Two Honorable Mentions
I'd like to also add two of my favorite blogging buddies to this month's comment recognition list, though neither was able to comment during July, for the reasons mentioned below.
Due to technical difficulties which were entirely beyond her control, Krissy Knox has been unable to comment at Orble lately but has contacted me more than once via MyBlogLog messages:
Krissy Knox, at Sometimes I Think
While Michele Tune's life has been extremely hectic during the past month and therefore she hasn't found the time to comment, she has communicated with me via e-mail and has also given one of my posts a Stumble:
Michele Tune, at Writing the Cyber Highway
Thanks, ladies!
I Really Appreciate Your Comments!
Thanks again, everyone, for making the Writer's Notes conversation so much richer this past month by visiting and sharing your thoughts, insights, opinions, advice, and personal experiences with us! You're the best!
Many, many thanks,
Jeanne
P.S. If you've commented at Writer's Notes during July, and I've somehow managed to overlook you, please let me know. I appreciate every commenter, and I want each of you to get the recognition you deserve!
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Writer's Cafe Reopens This Friday
I'm excited to report that Yvonne Russell will be reopening her popular Writers Cafe, at Grow Your Writing Business this Friday, February 29th. I'm sure that everyone who's enjoyed gathering at Yvonne's place for a friendly chat about the writing life will agree that that's good news! Yvonne has been on hiatus lately due to unforseen circumstances--and also taken a much-deserved rest--and it will be fantastic to see her back! I know I speak for many other writers and bloggers when I say that both she and the Cafe have truly been missed!
Be Sure to Be There!
The grand reopening of the Writers Cafe will happen this Friday, so be sure not to miss it! As before, Yvonne's cyber cafe will be open every weekend, Friday through Sunday, giving writers and bloggers a wonderful place to congregate over the weekend, sharing inspiration, experiences, accomplishments, and encouragement with their peers. Be sure to bring along a cup of coffee, tea, or cocoa, and prepare to settle in with your favorite sweet--or not-so-sweet--snack. You're gonna love it!
Hope to see you there!
Jeanne
Did you enjoy this post? Have anything to add? What do you enjoy most about the Writers Cafe? If you're new to it, hope you'll stop by and introduce yourself! It's a very friendly group!
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A Little Late, But with Lots of Link Love!
Since the first of the year, I've been planning (and working on) this post to thank all who commented at Writer's Notes in 2007. I'd hoped to have it finished sooner but simply couldn't manage it, and for that I apologize.
I would have liked to go into more detail than I have here, also (i.e., listing the number of comments each person left and giving special recognition to those who commented often); but, since I don't have an efficient method of doing this at the moment--and since I also don't want this post to be any later than it already is--I'll limit myself to identifying individual commenters and linking to their blogs in the same way I do in my monthly comment recognition posts.
Perhaps later, when I can find the time to delve more deeply into my blog's 2007 comments and analyze them more closely, I'll be able to compile a list of exactly how many comments each person left and include it in a follow-up post. For the time being, though, I'll settle for one big link-love post!
Writer's Notes' 2007 Comments
During 2007, Writer's Notes received a grand total of 1,072 comments--though roughly half were my own replies to reader comments; therefore I'll adjust that total to 536 net comments received from 98 readers during the year. (Well, actually, it was less than a year. See next paragraph.)
Because I began blogging at the very end of January (January 28th), I actually only blogged for an eleven-month period during 2007, which likely cut down on the number of comments I would have received had I blogged all year. (Oh, well, this year should be different.)
Also, being totally new to blogging, I got off to a rather slow start, taking a good few months to learn the ropes and begin publishing a substantial number of posts each month. (For example, in February, 2007, I only posted four entries, in March, five, and in April, just one--though I made up for it after finally developing my blogging rhythm in May, 2007, posting 29 entries that month. I'm sure that my blogging infrequency from February through April didn't help encourage many comments during that first quarter of my first blogging year!)
Writer's Notes' 2007 Commenters
At any rate, here's a list of all the readers who left comments at Writer's Notes during 2007 and for whom I am so very grateful! (Order of list is totally random.)
Ad Tracker, at AdSenseTracker
Sonya 1, at Writing Words
Lynn Smythe, at I Love Herbs
Joanne, at Open Book
Always Eighteen, at Always Eighteen
Harry, at Sydney Diary Star
Toni, at What's Your Story?
Roberta Rosenberg, at The Copywriting Maven
Liz Strauss, at Successful Blog
David
Lidia, at Simple Looks
Chris Kitamura, at Dude, Check Out My Site
Joanna Young, at Confident Writing
AmyHuang, at Travel String
Michele Tune, at Writing the Cyber Highway
Raven, at Shifting Realities
Tom Colvin, at Becoming A Writer Seriously
Sharon Hurley Hall, at Get Paid to Write Online
James Rickard, at Angling Fish
Laura Spencer, at Writing Thoughts
Brad Shorr, at WordSell, Inc.
JD, at I Do Things So You Don't Have To
Mark Antony, at Hotel Mark
Amy Derby, at Write-from-Home Blog
Krissy Knox, at Sometimes I Think
Dan, at dcrBlogs
Mark Goodyear, at GoodWordEditing
Sylvia C, at Sylvia's Insight
Lis Garrett, at A Writer's Woolgatherings
Robert Hruzek, at Middle Zone Musings
Courtney Ramirez, at Web Writing Info
Fiar
K-IntheHouse, at ShanKri-la
Kerith Collins, at Freelancing, My Road Less Traveled
Tracy, at Movies and Life
Cindy Nichols, at Kaleidoscope
Michael Martin, at Pro Blog Design
Yvonne Russell, at Grow Your Writing Business
Lillie Ammann, at A Writer's Words, An Editor's Eye
Wendi
Howard, at Real Crash
Calvin Warr, at CalvinWarr.com
Louie, at Climate Red
Jon, Tech News
Lilla, Enviro Warrior
Danielle, The Bipolar Diaries
Bob, Every Every Minute
Julee Ann, Write of Passage
PetulaW, It's a Woman's World
Kleonaptra
John Doe, Film & TV on DVD
BigMike, N.A.D.S.
Wild Bill, at Passionate Blogger
Mandy, Pop! In the Name of Love
Charles Young, Top Site of the Day
Phil, Contest Blogger
Chic Critique, Fashion.org.au
Loz, Written Life
Malathy, Blog Avenues
Lily, Ars Poetica
Ash, Australian Traveller
Faisca
Mark-Blogger, ProBloggers Matrix
Tavi Nemet, Loop 44
Lara M
Robyn McMaster, at Brain Based Biz
Grace, at Web Stripe
Roger Harris, at Jesus Christ—Altogether Lovely
Vernon, at The Idea Dude
Stephen Hopson, at Adversity University
Byron Twain, at Hunt Headlines
Cibbuano, at Science News
Diogenes, at Fine Art of Blogging
Gary Hudson, at Christian Connection
MJ (aka The Novice Writer), at WritingExpress
Lily, at Ars Poetica
Oil Offshore Marine, at Oil Offshore Marine Blog
Denise Grier, at Freelancing Journey
Damo, at My Apologetics
Frank2
Katyzzz, at MS Paint Art
Marti, at Movie and Film Reviews
Ahmed, at techy.Bytes
Shyreen
Brenton, at Dr. Spin
Mrs M, at Mum’s Word
Tammy, at Life’s Little Slices
Kris, at Wonder Mom
Ambient Decay, at The Decayed Chronicles
Ash, at Flashes of Memories
Ashley, at College of Cash
Rosemary, at Alpaca Notes
Stormy Sleep, at Out of a Stormy Sleep
JoH, at Persistent Parent
Dana, at Simple Pleasures
Chayne de Cairns
Lewis, at Lewis Empire
Quasar9, at Quasar9
Many Thanks to Each and Every Commenter!
Thanks so much, everybody, for taking the time to leave your thoughts at Writer's Notes during the 11 months that I've been blogging! You have made this blog a lively, friendly community, and your insights, kind words, and generous good wishes have been greatly appreciated! Hope you'll help make the Writer's Notes Year Two conversation as fascinating as its Year One interaction has been!
And Many Thanks to All My Readers!
If you have visited Writer's Notes during 2007, subscribed to my RSS feed, or signed up for e-mail notification of new posts to my blog--even if you didn't leave comments--I so appreciate you, as well! I know how hectic life can be, and I understand that there are many other reasons, besides being busy, for not getting around to commenting on the blogs we visit.
I'd Love to Hear from You in 2008!
If you are a regular Writer's Notes reader--and even if you aren't--I'd sure love to get to know you during the coming year; so, if you could possibly find the time, it would be wonderful to hear from you! I promise that you'll receive a personal reply. That's one thing I always do here at Writer's Notes: respond to comments! That's because each and every one of you--and each and every one of your thoughts--is important to me! You may have noticed the "iReply" logo in my sidebar: You Comment, iReply! Why not try me this year!
Best wishes to each of you in the New Year!
Jeanne
NOTE: If I haven't included a link for a commenter, it's because I either don't have a URL for that commenter or I noticed certain content on the commenter's site which ran counter to the G-rating of this blog.
Did you enjoy this post? Or have you commented this year and I've forgotten to include you? Please feel free to let me know, and I'll correct the situation immediately!
Appreciation and Recognition for Writer's Notes' Commenters, Volume 3
Well, it's that time again--time to recognize all the great people who left comments at Writer's Notes during the month of October. You have helped keep the Writer's Notes conversation alive, adding many helpful insights and sharing some interesting perspectives on the topics that have been covered here. In many cases, you've also provided practical advice and resources to help other writers in their quest to become better at their craft, as well as to become published in that craft. You've shared tips, techniques, insider secrets, factual information, encouragement, and good will--and for all that, I thank you! You've helped make Writer's Notes a more interesting place for those who enjoy reading about writing, publishing, and other related topics.
Links to Writer's Notes' October Commenters
Here are the links to all the blogs of those who commented at Writer's Notes during the month of October, in no particular order (except as it was simplest for me to reproduce them):
Lillie Ammann, at A Writer's Words, An Editor's Eye
Sharon Hurley Hall, at Get Paid to Write Online
Ad Tracker, at AdSenseTracker
Yvonne Russell, at Grow Your Writing Business
Laura Spencer, at Writing Thoughts
Brad Shorr, at WordSell, Inc.
Joanna Young, at Confident Writing
AmyHuang, at Travel String
Rosemary, at Alpaca Notes
Stormy Sleep, at Out of a Stormy Sleep
Melissa Garrett, at A Writer's Woolgatherings
Courtney Ramirez, at Web Writing Info
Sonya 1, at Writing Words
JoH, at Persistent Parent
Cindy Nichols, at Kaleidoscope
Amy Derby, at Write-from-Home Blog
Dana, at Simple Pleasures
Tracy, at Movies and Life
Lewis, at Lewis Empire
JD, at I Do Things So You Don't Have To
Quasar9, at Quasar9
James Rickard, at Angling Fish
Dan (dcr), at dcr Blogs
Mark Goodyear, at Good Word Editing
Lynn Smythe, at I Love Herbs
Thanks, everyone! Your input is greatly appreciated!
Very gratefully yours,
Jeanne
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Remembering My Commenters
Last month, I started a tradition here at Writer's Notes of writing a post on the first of each month listing the names of all the previous month's commenters, complete with links to their blogs, and I want to welcome you to Volume 2!
September Link Love
It's that time again: time to send some link love out to everyone who commented at Writer's Notes during the month of September. Thanks, everyone! I truly appreciate your feedback!
Here's the list of September commenters, in no particular order:
Yvonne Russell, Grow Your Writing Business
Laura Spencer, Writing Thoughts
Lillie Ammann, A Writer's Words, An Editor's Eye
Calvin Warr, CalvinWarr.Com
James Rickard, Angling Fish
AmyHuang, Travel String
Louie, Climate Red
Jon, Tech News
Tracy, Movies and Life
Lilla, Enviro Warrior
Danielle, The Bipolar Diaries
Brad Shorr, Word Sell, Inc.
Bob, Every Every Minute
Michael Martin, Pro Blog Design
Sharon Hurley Hall, Get Paid to Write Online
Rosemary, Alpaca Notes
Julee Ann, Write of Passage
JoH, Persistent Parent
PetulaW, It's a Woman's World
AdTracker, AdSense Tracker
Keep Spreading Your Comments Far and Wide!
Thanks for your comments, everyone! Each one is greatly appreciated, and each has helped to make Writer's Notes just that much more interesting for its readers! You've all added so much to the Writer's Notes conversation, and your generosity in doing so is hereby recognized! Thanks again!
You're welcome at Writer's Notes anytime! So be sure to stop by again very soon! And remember to keep visiting as many other blogs as you can and passing along the comment-kindness--not to mention the link love! You'll enjoy it as much as the other blogger will!
Keep those comments coming!
Jeanne
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September 13th 2007 21:34
Join Yvonne and Other Fellow Writers for a Great Time of Sharing Each Weekend!
On Friday, September 7th, Yvonne Russell, at Grow Your Writing Business, kicked off her new Writers (and Bloggers) Cafe. In her own words, her purpose for instituting this writers' gathering every Friday through Sunday is to share "marvellous mini milestones and super successes," as well as links to writing- or blogging-related articles or websites that might be helpful to your fellow writers, your plans and goals for your writing/blogging--in short, anything relevant to writing or blogging.
For Further Info About the Cafe, Visit Grow Your Writing Business
You may read more about Yvonne's new weekend gathering in her Writers and Bloggers Cafe--Now Open at Grow Your Writing Business post. (Also, check out Share Your Marvellous Mini Milestones and Super Successes, the post in which she first introduces the Writers and Bloggers Cafe.) Sharing these small and large successes will be the focus of the Writers Cafe during the month of September.
Visit Yvonne's Site During the Week, As Well, for Other Helpful Writing-Related Content
There are many other reasons to visit Yvonne's blog, in addition to the Writers and Bloggers Cafe. At Grow Your Writing Business, Yvonne offers a great deal of valuable info and many helpful resources for writers and bloggers that can move you closer to the realization of your writing goals.
What Are You Doing This Weekend?
Why not drop by Grow Your Writing Business this weekend and check out the Writers and Bloggers Cafe? (It starts tomorrow, Friday.) Pull up a chair, grab a muffin and a cup of coffee, and enjoy a great time of fellowship with other likeminded creative people, as you share your own goals, aspirations, and accomplishments, relate to, celebrate, and learn from theirs.
I think you'll enjoy it!
See you there!
Jeanne
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Love Thy Commenter
Mark, at ProBloggers Matrix, penned a post recently, which asked the following question:
How Do You REWARD Your COMMENTERS and Those Who Have BACKLINKED to Your Blog?
August Link Love
In the spirit of giving--and the spirit of Blog Day (which, as many of you may know, was yesterday)--I thought I'd designate today, September 1st, Comment Appreciation Day and send some link love out to everyone who commented at Writer's Notes during the month of August. Thanks, guys and gals! Love you all!
Here's the list of August commenters, in no particular order:
Yvonne Russel, Grow Your Writing Business
Laura Spencer, Writing Thoughts
Lillie Ammann, A Writer's Words, An Editor's Eye
John Doe, Film & TV on DVD
AmyHuang, Travel String
Kleonaptra, Kalikapsychosis
Fiar, Radioactive Liberty
BigMike, N.A.D.S.
Louie, Climate Red
Jon, Tech News
K-IntheHouse, ShanKri-la
Tracy, Movies and Life
Mandy, Pop! In the Name of Love
Charles Young, Top Site of the Day
Danielle, Musings of a Middle Aged Woman
David, Mind Orgasms
Phil, Contest Blogger
Chic Critique, Fashion.org.au
Brad Shorr, Word Sell, Inc.
Bob, Every Every Minute
Loz, Written Life
Joanna Young, Confident Writing
Chris Kitamura, Dude Check Out My Site
Sylvia C, Sylvia's Insight
Melissa Garrett, A Writer's Woolgatherings
Malathy, Blog Avenues
Lily, Ars Poetica
Ash, Australian Traveller
Faisca, Faisca's Corner
Michael Martin, Pro Blog Design
Sharon, Get Paid to Write Online
Mark-Blogger, ProBloggers Matrix
Mark Goodyear, Good Word Editing
Tavi Nemet, Loop 44
Rosemary, Alpaca Notes
Robert Hruzek, Middle Zone Musings
Keep Spreading the Magic!
Thanks so much for your comments, everyone! They've all been greatly appreciated; and they've helped make Writer's Notes a much more interesting--and far less lonely--place than it would have been otherwise!
Stop back by again to chat anytime! And remember to visit lots of other blogs and continue to pass on the comment-kindness! You'll get as much out of it as the other blogger will!
Keep those comments coming,
Jeanne
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I've Been Tagged
Lillie Ammann, at A Writer's Words, An Editor's Eye, has tagged me for the Eight Random Things Meme.
Bloggers who have been tagged must write a post on their own blog in which they share eight things about themselves that their readers don’t know. They then tag eight other bloggers to keep the meme going.
Here are the Rules:
1. Each blogger must post these rules first.
2. Each blogger starts with eight random facts/habits about him/herself.
3. Bloggers who are tagged must write a post on their own blog about their eight things and must also include these rules in that post.
4. Tagged bloggers need to select eight other bloggers, whom they tag to keep the meme going, and they must list the names of the chosen bloggers at the end of their blog posts.
5. They then must leave each blogger a comment telling them that they’ve been tagged and that they should read the tagger's blog to learn more about the meme.
Ready? Here are Eight Random Facts About Jeanne:
1. Like Lillie Ammann, I enjoy serving God by serving my church. One way I do this is by writing a weekly sermon summary and discussion sheet for our small groups to use for study. I also serve on both the First Response Team, writing messages of encouragement, and the Prayer Team.
2. As a college re-entry student, I (finally!) completed my A.A. in General Studies at age 53, graduating from Cuesta College with High Honors in May, 2006.
3. I know quite a bit of American Sign Language (ASL), learned during two years of college study, but wish I were more fluent.
4. I am a permanent member of Alpha Gamma Sigma Honor Society and served as Treasurer of the Society's Gamma Gamma Chapter during the 2006/2007 academic year .
5. I am a Notary Public.
6. I am a freelance writer, and one of the venues through which I sell my work is the Constant Content website.
7. I generally prefer to write--and read--non-fiction, though I have written poetry, fiction, and humor, as well.
8. The ratio of males to females among my siblings is the exact opposite of the ratio of males to females among my children: I have one brother and three sisters, but three sons and one daughter.
Hope you've found these eight random facts to be of some small interest.
And, Here Are the Eight Bloggers I'm Tagging for This Meme:
1. Yvonne Russell at Grow Your Writing Business
2. Brad Shorr at Word Sell
3. Melissa Garrett at The Silver Tongue
4. Diogenes at Quasi Fictional
5. Sylvia C at Sylvia's Insight
6. Denise Grier at Freelancing Journey
7. Ken Cooper at Family WebWatch
8. Joanna Young at Confident Writing
I look forward to learning more about each and every one of these bloggers!
Thanks for reading!
Jeanne
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Yvonne Russell, at Grow Your Writing Business, mentioned Blog Carnival in a recent post. Thanks to Yvonne, I checked out this site and found many fascinating opportunities there for bloggers who enjoy writing about almost any topic. So, I thought I'd pass on some info about this site to my readers, so you'll have the opportunity to participate in upcoming--or ongoing--blog carnivals currently being hosted on a number of different blogs.
The above Blog Carnival link should help you keep abreast of the latest carnivals happening around the blogosphere at any given time. So, check the site often, if you'd like to participate in any of these community- and traffic-building projects hosted by various blogs. You may choose the blog carnival categories and topics you prefer to blog, or write, or simply submit previously published posts about, of which there are quite a few different categories. (And, yes, writing is one of them.)
Some of the carnivals listed on this site are outdated, as is so often the case on any site, with the speed of change occurring on the internet today. But many appear to be valid and either current and/or ongoing and have the potential to provide fascinating vehicles through which our creative energies may be channeled, our fondest interests indulged, and our literary labors of love recognized by other likeminded individuals--which sounds like a fairly good deal for all concerned!
Hope you'll find some blog carnivals here that will keep you on the edge of your seat!
Happy hunting!
Jeanne
P.S. If you scroll down a bit in my blog's sidebar, you'll find a feed listing some of the recent blog carnivals that can be found on the website. (Blog categories in the feed are random.) NOTE: FEED HAS SINCE BEEN MOVED OUT OF SIDEBAR AND INTO POST ENTITLED BLOG CARNIVAL FEED: FIND BLOG CARNIVALS HERE.
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