Happy Blogiversary to Me: Contest Winners!
*whew* I officially made it to the one-year mark for this blog. I thought reaching this point would be a lot harder than it was.
Life is often that way. We put off something we dread, and then when we finally buckle down to do it, we wonder why we feared it so much. (Note to self: Remember that lesson.)
I thought it would be hard to think of blog topics, but I have hundreds of ideas for potential posts. I thought my blog would be me talking to myself, and yet I have all of you. *hugs you all* It’s actually been a great experience.
Now if only I could pause time so this blog didn’t take away from my writing time. *smile* One of you get to work on that for me, okay?
If I seem scattered in this post, blame today’s topic: Interviewing myself through the use of Google search terms. These are all search terms that have brought people to my blog over the past year. Talk about random…
Google: can authors get multiple personality disorder?
Me: No, authors can’t “get” multiple personality disorder because it’s not contagious. Now, can they start off that way? That’s an entirely different question. *grin*
G: i am addicted to buying free books on kindle.
Me: Aren’t we all?
G: writers are insane.
Me: Yes we are. Your point?
G: should i get me stories published or self publish?
Me: Neither. You should learn the craft and proper grammar first.
G: what kind jami a situation this now?
Me: Uh… I have no idea.
G: introvert don’t even use twitter
Me: *shocked face* Don’t even use Twitter? *writes prescription for Twitter*
G: what does happily ever after mean?
Me: Happily ever after means you choose to be happy every single day. Other people have worse situations than we do and are still happy. We can be too.
(Sometimes Google is deep. *pats Google on head*)
G: why characters have flaws?
Me: Characters have flaws because otherwise we would hate them. We look for things to pick on when we see a Photoshopped picture of a model. We relate to others’ flaws and quirks, not their flawlessness. Besides, perfection doesn’t exist. (And I say that as a perfectionist.)
G: do you have sex with your muse?
Me: That’s a rather personal question there, Google. And I know I’ve stated my muse is male and I joke about being insane and all, but even I know that would be impossible.
(Muse, are you blushing?)
G: muse pervert shower writer
Me: I had to include this one because it’s my favorite search term for my blog—ever. Especially because I completely deserve it. *snicker*
(Too bad, Muse. Deal. You’ve got a reputation now. *Muse glares at me*)
And now, the part you’ve all really been waiting for…the winners from my Milestone Contest!
Congratulations to you all! You should receive an email from me within the next day, so start thinking about what prize you want. Should I be worried?
What have you put off because you worried about how hard it would be? Once you did it, was it as bad as you thought? What are your favorite search terms for your blog? Do you have a time-pausing device I could borrow?
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Happy 1-year Blogiversary, Jami!!!!
My blog is also something that I kept putting off. It’s not that difficult…I just have a hard time coming up with topics sometimes and it’s very time consuming considering I don’t get home until 5:30. Somedays, I literally end up spend about 1-2 hours putting a post together, leaving no room for writing/editing or quality time with the hubs. Yeah, I’m working on finding the balance <—–Oh! There's an idea for a post right there! LOL
Congrats again, Jami!!! 🙂
Hi Melinda,
I didn’t start off with 100 topic ideas. I had a handful…maybe. But just like with our stories, I kept coming up with more and more. So I’d suggest keeping a simple Notepad file or something to capture all those random ideas. Soon, you’ll have a big list of ideas too. 🙂
On the other hand, yes, it takes me about 1-2 hours for me to complete a post too. I write longish posts, so between all those words and finding an image, linking, figuring out the correct tags, etc. Yeah, I don’t think I’ll be able to shorten that by too much. That’s the main reason I blog only Tuesdays and Thursdays. 🙂 Thanks for the comment and congratulations!
Happy blogiversary to you,
happy blogiversary to you,
happy blogiversary dear Jami,
happy blogiversary to you!
Here’s to you and your wonderful blog. *toasts*
May your posts over the next year bring us wonderful stories about you acquiring an agent and getting your first publishing contract!
-TG
@jaytechdad
Hi Tech Guy,
Yay! I’ll drink to that. *toasts* Thanks for the comment!
You have a tech guy!! I’m so jealous.
I was going to comment on your awesomely funny search terms and responses….until I saw the tech guy. A tech guy is better than a pool guy any day. 🙂
Congratulations, Jami, on your blogoversary. And congrats to the winners!
Hi Susan,
LOL! Well, @techsurgeons hosts my blog…along with several other author blogs. So you, too, could have a tech guy. 🙂 Thanks for the congratulations!
Congrats winners! Also those search terms are lolarious!
Hi Lori,
Yes, aren’t search terms funny? I think my muse is still blushing over that one. 🙂 Thanks for the comment!
Happy Blogiversary! I just passed mine too! Crazy to think, isn’t it? Congrats to the winners!!! Yay, winning stuff is fun!
Hi Michele,
Thanks! *high five* And congratulations on yours too! 🙂
Happy blogiversary, Jami, congratulations 😀
Hi Manon,
Thanks for the congratulations! 🙂
No way–I can’t believe I won, especially since you’re guest posting for us in a few days, so I feel like I’ve already won something! 🙂 *cheers* This is awesome–thanks again so much.
Angela @ The Bookshelf Muse
Hi Angela,
I know! Random numbers are very funny sometimes. 🙂 And you’re quite welcome!
Happy Blogiversary. Those search terms (and your answers) are great 🙂
Congrats to the winners.
Hi Raelyn,
Thanks! And yes, in keeping with the “I’m not normal” theme of my contest, I thought it was a perfect way to interview myself. 🙂 Thanks for the comment!
Happy Blogiversary Jami! (Nice word :D)
“but even I know that would be impossible” – uhm, don’t bet on that, though…depends on who the muse is, Ms. Paranormal! author 😀 – nothing is impossible and everything is relative. Nuff said 🙂
Loved the self interview 🙂
Hi Irene,
Uh-oh. Don’t give him any ideas. LOL! Thanks for the congratulations!
Congratulations to all the winners! No matter which prize you choose, you’re in for something great!
Hi Suzi,
Aww, aren’t you sweet. 🙂 Thanks for the comment!
Oh my, I won!
Thank you so much Jami, I don’t think I’ve ever won anything before 🙂
(I’ll be honest, I had to click on the link to make sure it wasn’t another Sarah Pearson!)
Hi Sarah,
You’re quite welcome! And LOL to you clicking on the link. 🙂
Congrats, Jami! And also to the winners 😉
Those search enquiries are hilarious! Makes you wonder what people were thinking or really looking for. 🙂
Hi Cherie,
In some cases, I don’t think I want to know what they were thinking. 🙂 Thanks for the congratulations!
Yay for anniversaries! I’m looking forward to reading those hundreds of blog posts you still have simmering.
Something I’ve put off but then found it wasn’t as big a deal? Being a writer and going online; actually interacting with people and participating in discussions. I still struggle sometimes with this one but in the end, it’s usually not as big or bad as my imagination thought it would be.
Hi Joyce,
Oh, good one! Yes, so many writers (me included) are introverts to some extent, so the idea of *gasp* social media – being social! – is terrifying at first. Luckily, we can all share our neuroses. 🙂 Thanks for the comment!
Hi Jami!
Wow! A whole year, can you believe it? Big hugs Jami and keep up the good work! What were we doing this time last year? *thinks for a moment* I know, right? Just think about that and look at what you’ve accomplished since! I’d say, amazing, but it’s not really, because you’re pretty ana..er, I mean determined. 😉
Love ya!
Murphy – still waiting for revision # one billion and one…Um, what’s the ETA on that?
Hi Murphy,
And hugs to you too, on your Blogiversary! 🙂
Oh wow. That’s exciting. I never win anything. You’ll wish you had passed my name over and picked someone else. Promise. LOL
Hi Catie,
LOL! Nah, there were people threatening to ask me to experiment in the kitchen. Now that would be scary. 🙂
Haha that’s outstanding Jami, kudos for the blogiversary and that is the most amusing interview I’ve read to date!
Hi PW,
LOL! Thanks for the congratulations. 🙂
Congrats Jami! You can celebrate by taking your Muse out to dinner before you have sex with him? LOL. That one really made me laugh out loud.
*spits all over keyboard*
Todd!!! Oh my… Now you’ve got me blushing. ROTFLOL!
Ahem. *attempts to compose self* Thanks for the congratulations! 🙂
You do know that a Muse is traditionally female, do you not? 🙂
Nope, my muse is most definitely male. And I’ve stated as such since my very first post about him. 🙂
He’s nodding most fiercely as I type this, by the way. LOL!
(Yes, Muse, don’t worry. I’m setting them all straight. You know, it would much less confusing if you just let me give you a name. Not yet? *sigh* Okay, but let me know soon, all right?)
Geeze, men are difficult sometimes. *pointing at both my muse and Todd for starting all this* LOL!
No, a muse is not traditionally female (mine is grumbling something about the cliche about Ancient Greek muses and that demons are older :D).
Is dinner a prerequisite? LOL (loved the comment)
Hi Irene,
Really? Demon muses? *eyes my muse* Tell me more about this. 🙂
Funny interview. 🙂
It sounds like you’ve had a great year. Now, tell me your secret for garnering so many readers. I need HELP!
Hi Jessica,
I honestly have no idea. 🙂 *leans close* Why are people following me? Do I have toilet paper stuck to the bottom of my shoe or something?
Thanks for the comment! 🙂
Congrats to the winners!!! Yippy for you all:)
What a cute post Jami. I got a nice chuckle out of a few of the q&a’s between you and Google.
I don’t have a blog as of yet ( I like you thought, think that I would have nothing to say. I might mumble incoherently like a drunk at a bar, all the while alienating potential fans…Eeeek, it’s a very frightening prospect, blogging) Anyhoo, thankfully, you have lots to say. And I’m glad you mentioned that you have loads of post ideas up your sleeves. I’m glad, because I hope your blog sticks around for many, many more years to come!
thanks for your wisdom and wit.
Have a great evening:)
Tamara
Hi Tamara,
Aww, thank you! I’d suggest starting a list of topics now, before you start blogging. Every time you come across something that you think you’d have something to say about, add it to the list. Then when you’re ready to start blogging, you’ll have a ready-made source of inspiration. 🙂
Just like with our stories, so much of coming up with ideas is just being in that mindset to look for – and capture – those ideas. So once you start looking for blog topics, you’ll find them. 🙂 Thanks for the comment!
Congrats Jami! For one full year. Awesome. And congrats to the winners.
Hi Laura,
Thanks for the congratulations! 🙂
Congratulations! 🙂 – And also to the winners. I hope we’ll hear what they choose for their prizes.
That Google interview is priceless. Funny idea and well excecuted.
Hi M.,
I believe all the winners are choosing first chapter critiques or first act beta reads. 🙂 Thanks for the congratulations!
Happy Blogiversary Jami!!!!
Your help during this year has been inspiring and amazing. We discussed it yesterday in an email, so I won’t go into it again here. Everyone knows you’re awesome. Thank you and congrats.
Hi Kerry,
Aww, thank you! I’m so thankful for all the friendships I’ve made this past year – yours included. 🙂
Woot! *confetti explosion* Happy Blogiversary Jami!
I can’t begin to describe how much your site and your advice on Twitter have helped me over the past months. You are awesome (but then I know you knew that already *grins*).
Loved the interview, “muse pervert shower writer”, OMG! Hilarious 🙂
Hi Gene,
Aww, geeze. *blush* I’m so happy that I’ve been able to help. Thanks for the congratulations! 🙂
Happy Blogiversary to you, Jami, and congratulations to all the winners! Your first anniversary blog, along with your lesson on fear, have inspired me to put on my big girl boots and start my own blog.
Loved your Google interview of yourself!
Hi Sheila,
Woo hoo! Good for you. As I mentioned in an earlier comment, at the very least start kicking your brain into that gear and start looking for blog topics so you can collect a long, security-blanket, relief-inducing list. 🙂 Thanks for the comment!
Happy blogoversary, Jami! Your search terms were hilarious. I guess the favorite one I’ve ever had was “Russian vampire prostitutes”–somehow I missed that book. For the last few months, the most popular search term leading people to my blog has been “Tank Abbott,” who is a professional wrestler. I named my dog after him and mentioned him once over a year ago. I know all those wrestling fans are bitterly disappointed to see my blog!
Hi Suzanne,
LOL! Oh good one! Yes, I get hundreds of hits from people disappointed about something or other, I’m sure. My post on “cheating” the Twitter 140 character limit garners me lots of “how do I cheat with Twitter” hits. Um, no. 🙂 Thanks for the comment!