Monday, November 5, 2012

'Preesh!

WELCOME TO THE THANKFUL BLOG HOP!


My wonderful friend Vikki and I are so excited to see such a tremendous response to this Thankful Hop! Might have to make it an annual event! Really looking forward to seeing what you all come up with. First, here's a reminder of the guidelines and prizes:
  1. Sign up on the Linky List below.
  2. Post thanks to readers/supporters on your blog between Monday, November 5 and Wednesday, November 7 by 1700 UK/1200 noon EST US time.
  3. If you're looking for a CP, go ahead and post a ‘personals’ ad.
  4. Be CREATIVE. Write a letter, a piece of flash fiction, a haiku, a poem, or a vlog. It can take whatever form you like. We’d like it if you kept it under 300 words but won’t be counting. 
  5. You can thank anyone you'd like, not just CPs! And naming/linking to your reader(s) is up to you. 
  6. Hop around and comment on other people’s!
It made me smile to see the cute button on your blogs! Thanks!
Now for the PRIZES! (to be announced Thursday November 8)
  • Vikki’s Winner: A Reader’s Report style full MS Critique, chosen for Most Heartfelt Post
  • Tara’s Winner: A Banner for their blog (or other graphic), chosen for Most Creative Post
  • Overall Winner: Both of the above prizes, for Best Overall Post!
And now for my presentation.

To: Vikki! She is my totally awesome crit partner! She has been so supportive! And she tells it like it is, gives it to me straight! And she is FAST! Whoever wins her prize is very lucky! Here is a new header, custom made for you, Vikki! Someday I hope to travel back to London and meet my friend in person!


I also recently made a banner for my very first beta reader, Angela Cothran and I want to say thanks again!


Thirdly, I'd like to thank Elizabeth Arroyo who also gave me a helpful full MS crit. She is launching her book, SECOND SIGN in February and I am doing something special for her then - it's a surprise!

But that's not all! In my venture to be published, I received many query & chapter crits along with tons of encouragement from so many friends, many of whom are participating in NANOWRIMO. To thank them, I am passing on my encouragement! As I browsed my Reader the last few days, I gathered the names of those announcing their intents and here is the list! Check out how many you know that are doing it too!

Now I will check out all you Thankful Blog Hoppers... Thanks again for joining in!
 

42 comments:

Kyra Lennon said...

Lovely post! Angela Cothran rocks!!

Anonymous said...

Cool banners. You are very talented. I could use a CP for my next book. I had three the last time around and they sure did help.

Brinda said...

Your graphics are so fun. This is a nice tribute to blogging writer friends!

Alex J. Cavanaugh said...

I can always spot a cool Tara header!
Thanks for hosting the blogfest. My post went up today.

Madeline Mora-Summonte said...

This blog hop is such a great reminder of why we write and who we write for. Sometimes it's easy to forget that as we hole up in our writing dens and dive into imaginary worlds that the real world and its readers are out there waiting for us. :)

Anonymous said...

How wonderful to be surrounded by supportive and encouraging writers-- cute pictures and banner too!

Rachel Schieffelbein said...

What a great bloghop! This is a wonderfully sweet idea. :)

michelle said...

You're really creative when it comes to the buttons/banners!
...and you were one of my earliest commenters when I started out blogging - I'm sending a special thanks your way!!

Morgan said...

Oooo... I love this! I'm going to do this today! What a fabulous hop idea...

Tyrean Martinson said...

Great post! I love the banners, and how you show your appreciation not just with words but with actions.

Patricia JL said...

Thanks for hosting this hop. It crept up on me but I'm not missing it for the world. =)
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Emily R. King said...

I thanked Angie, too! I love her. :D

Thanks for the blog hop, Tara!

E. Arroyo said...

Aww...You know I'm a sap for these kinds of things and you have me balling right now. =) Thank you for including me. And thank you for keeping my imagination busy wondering what the heck you're going to do to me. I mean the surprise. lol

Sherry Ellis said...

Cute banners! Thank you so much for hosting this!

Ink in the Book said...

I *love* your banners! I love your little fairy girl turned girl. And your blog is too inspiring not to read:)

VikLit said...

OMG you have to come to London sometime ;) I would love to meet you. Thank YOU so much for my header (which I will endeavour to put asap, now am allowed ;)) and for your crits and for joining in this bloghop with me. HUG.

L. Diane Wolfe said...

My post will be up on Wednesday.

Nicki Elson said...

Those banners are too cute! Methinks you're all lucky to have each other. :)

I hope you do make this hop an annual thing - it's a really nice, uplifting one.

Laura Josephsen said...

Thanks for hosting the bloghop, Tara! And those graphics are awesome. :D

Cassie Mae said...

Thanks for hosting, girl! this was such a great idea :) I'm up for making this an annual thing too :)

Angela Brown said...

Love the banner you did for Vikki and I adored Angela's banner when I visited her blog. You are the bomb, of course, and Gwen and I are thankful to you for giving PIP the perfect style and look :-)

Suzanne Furness said...

What a great post and a wonderful idea for a bloghop. Big thanks to you and Vikki for hosting. Your headers are fantastic! This is something I want to update on my blog so I am really looking at these at the moment.

L.G. Keltner said...

Your banners look great! You're super talented!

M Pax said...

I've noticed several of your headers around, Tara. You have a fantabulous style.

Tami Von Zalez said...

I will link up on Election Day! Thank you for hosting this hop.

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Tamara said...

These headers are amazing!! Love them!! And this was a really great idea for a bloghop. :)

Gwen Gardner said...

Such a lovely thank you, Tara! The banners are awesome. I hope to be half as good as you someday. Thanks for co-hosting this blogfest.

Livia Peterson said...

I'm so glad I'm surrounded by incredible writers who are so supportive and encouraging of me! I'm thankful for lots of people! You guys are amazing!

And yes, your headers are amazing! :)

Carrie Butler said...

Thanks for hosting the blogfest, Tara! There's so much positivity around the blogosphere today. :D

Samantha May said...

Thanks for hosting this blogfest!! I am definitely thankful for all that you do for your fellow writers :)

Christine Rains said...

Great post! Thank you for hosting this awesome bloghop. It's been a warm and fuzzy heart day. :)

Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy said...

This is such a great idea for a bloghop. I can feel the love around the blogsphere.

Hilary Melton-Butcher said...

Hi Tara and Vikki - I'd meant to join .. but I still haven't caught up. Love the thought of this .. as bloggers are so supportive and I am so thankful to them all ..

Looks like everyone's going to have fun - great idea - and I love the banners .. cheers Hilary

Tara Tyler said...

overwhelming thanks is abounding this week!

so happy to see this outstanding participation!

ThAnK YoU!!!

Crystal Collier said...

Tara, thanks for putting this together with Vikki. You know, I always love stopping by your blog because you are so positive and upbeat. You are one awesome chika.

Heather M. Gardner said...

Great post Tara!
I so need to get to work.
This month is crazy already!
I jumped on the NaNoWriMo wagon at the last minute.
Best of luck on your editing!
Heather

Cherie Reich said...

Aww! Such a lovely post, and I love the banners for them too! And I do hope you get to travel to London and meet your friend in person. :)

Cathy Keaton said...

Thanks for hosting this hop! It's been really fun to get in touch with my grateful side. I really don't do it enough. ;)

Heather Murphy said...

So nice to meet you Tara. I love your banners! Thanks so much for co-hosting such an awesome hop!

Tara Tyler said...

thanks again and again!
and nice to hear from you all! i've had such a wonderful time reading all your thankful posts!

Debra Gray-Elliott said...

Thank you so much for stopping by my blog and your kind and thoughtful comments.

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