Tuesday, April 30, 2013

Z is for Zee end- or is it?

Today is officially the end of the A to Z challenge. I’ve met a lot of wonderful people and read some amazing things over the last month. I want to thank each and every one of you for all of your support and encouragement. You have made this month easy. But the question remains- what next?

First off, I’ve decided to continue with the super shorts, mainly because I really enjoyed writing them, only not quite so often. I will post a new short every Monday.

On Wednesdays I will continue to post like I always did, just me talking to you.

The biggest change will come on Fridays. I’ve given this a lot of thought and I’ve decided I’m not doing my part. I visit all of your blogs and talk to you and get to know you, but I have not purchased or read any of your books. Not one. That officially changes May 1: Once a week I will purchase a copy of a book of someone I follow, or who follows me, and I will do a review here as well as on goodreads/shellfari, etc. If that author desires it, I will then pass that book on to my local library. I want to see each of you succeed, and will do my best to ensure that happens.

This new format will begin on Monday May 5th. This Friday, I will be participating in A to Z in review. But before all that, on Wednesday, tomorrow, I will be celebrating; because that is the day my very first book is being released. If you would like to join me, stop back in; I might even have cookies.

Thanks for all the love and support that you’ve shown me. You are amazing.

29 comments:

  1. You're an incredible writer, so I'll look forward to reading more of your work.

    It's been a pleasure surviving the challenge with your help, Mel! Thanks so much.

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  2. It's been wonderful getting to know you Melanie and I think that's an amazing idea about buying other bloggers books and reviewing them. I look forward to seeing what you write next!

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  3. Congratulations on completing the A to Z Challenge and also Congrats on the release of your first of many books.

    Yvonne.

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  4. It was so fun to read your awesome shorts and get to know you over the month. I love your idea of buying everyone's books. Very cool. I'll certainly be visiting again.

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  5. Congrats on making it through this challenge and on the release of your book. How exciting!

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  6. I have loved reading your shorts, Melanie. Please drop by and visit me anytime.

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  7. Congratulations on your first book!
    Your Friday plan sounds awesome. I always purchase my blogger buddies' books but I don't get time to read many of them.

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  8. Congrats on the A to Z and your new book.

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  9. What a great and generous idea. I look forward to keeping up with you and I've really enjoyed your shorts.

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  10. Congratulation on both the release of your book and of successfully completing the challenge, Melanie. All the best with your next project too. It has been awesome getting to know you and reading your writings. Continue on to be creative. You have it.

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  11. That's great that you're making the commitment to support your fellow writers.

    Congrats on finishing the Challenge. We loved our posts.

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  12. The promise to read and review the books of friends is so kind of you! I'll look forward to that feature, even though it'll be a long time before my books are out. And I think Wednesday flash fiction sounds like a splendid plan.

    It's been a pleasure meeting you over April. Cheers!

    John at The Bathroom Monologues

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  13. Wow that's a challenge in itself, surely. On my blog I will begin to do Author Interviews now that the challenge is over. If you are interested in participating then drop me line on fran8@btinternet.com. I'd love to feature you!

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  14. I've enjoyed your shorts so much. I'm glad I've gotten to know you. :)

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  15. I look forward to reading your shorts in the future. I have really enjoyed them.

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  16. I'll be adding that book to my TBR pile for sure. Your shorts were wonderful and it was a pleasure to get to know you during the Challenge!

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  17. Congratulations on the release of your book and completing the challenge! Looking forward to reading your posts.

    Nas

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  18. I have been wowed by every post of yours that I've managed to get to and read. Thanks for your little snapshots. And I think it is a wonderful thing you do to buy a blogger's book and then review it.

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  19. I intend on reclaiming my blog after this, too. Woo hoo on your release!! I have the blogpost fired and ready to go. :) Will stop in tomorrow to say congrats!

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  20. Congratulations again on your book!

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  21. I've really enjoyed reading your shorts this month and look forward to reading more.

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  22. Congrats on crossing the finishing line Melanie.
    I've really enjoyed your flash pieces... great writing skillz!
    I'm so glad I met you. Looking forward to reading more of your amazing writing!

    Writer In Transit

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  23. Congratulations on finishing the A to Z Challenge!

    I enjoyed visiting your blog this month and reading all your shorts. What I like about your writing is that you have a versatile style and it seems that you can write very comfortably in a variety of genres.

    I look forward to reading more from you after this month.

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  24. Congrats on finishing. I really enjoyed your stories, even if I didn't comment much. I also really appreciate you stopping by nearly everyday to leave me such great comments. Good luck with the book release!

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  25. I have loved your short profiles (loved your shorts sounds weird) and am extremely glad you are continuing them. Also, congratulations on your book!

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  26. I've loved your short stories! I also do a short post each Sunday and I think there is something just as special about those as my regular ones. So glad we met!

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  27. Hi Great journey just ended, but i think its not the end
    its again a beginning.
    Keep going
    Keep posting
    Keep inform
    Best
    Ann

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  28. I'm glad you're continuing with your super shorts. They are truly brilliant. Fantastic snippets.

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  29. Congratulations on finishing the challenge AND on your book release! I really enjoyed reading your snippets and will continue to read them.

    See you around,
    Chontali Kirk
    chontalikirk.blogspot.com

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