I really deliberated on whether or not to be falsely modest in this blog post, but the title should be your indication on which direction I decided to go.
I won! Well, won-ish. Over at Nathan Bransford's blog, where he called for guest posts for next week and got, uh, 250 responses. Including mine. Rock on. No doubt many others were funnier or better written, but The MoMos (my writing group) seem to have good luck with Nate's contests. Ren, it's your turn to win one next.
Anyhow, after cycling through my obligatory jumping-up-and-down and "ha ha HA!"ing, panic has set in. This means new readers. Readers who will, no doubt, come over thinking, what does she have that I don't?
The answer is simple: an incredibly hot husband.
(As far as writing is concerned, well, you're probably better. But I'm cool with that. After all, my husband's hot. I've found that makes up for a lot in life.)
So I'll spend the rest of this weekend feverishly coming up with and then subsequently rejecting blog post ideas in the hopes of luring new victims to become regulars. Odds are I'll end up with the same blend of ridiculousness and, well, ridiculousness. It's worked for me so far. So any new readers: pull up a chair, scoff at my love affair with --s and ()s, and play with us in the comments sections.
Friday, July 3, 2009
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16 comments:
Congrats! I just saw your name over on Nathan's post and jumped right over here to enjoy your virtual screeching and up and down jumping.
Good luck and I can't wait to read your post!
I'm so proud! That's my friend! Wee! I can't wait to see what you come up with to sound clever. Hehe.
You're devoted to em dashes and parentheses? It's official, we're twins.
Congrats again!
How awesome! Saw your name over there and came by to say Congrats! Love the debate on what to write about next and how it must sound. I'm sure you'll gather some more followers out of this. Are you ready now?
Saw your name pop up on Nathan's site and had to come by to say "very cool." And you are so right about one thing: I definitely do not have a hot husband. My wife does, though.
PJ--No doubt she'd agree ; )
Sarah--Hi and thanks! I'm also kinda maybe hoping for some editor traffic, thus increasing the pressure to not, you know, sound insane. I'm not very good at that, I'm afraid.
Still, should be fun, right?
Yes, you are just that cool. Congrats again!!
Hey there. I am one your new victims and like what I see so far. Congrats on winning and can't wait to read you guest post. I've had a nice little chuckle, so look forward to more from you.
How very cool! I too saw your name on his blog and ran over to say congrats!
Don't panic, you'll be fine.
Congrats, Kiersten! I do think Renee needs to be next. :)
Blogger ate my comment — which is good news because, on reflection, it was insufficiently complimentary.
So — here you have it, further proof of your awesomeness. I shall tune into Nate's next week with relish, and maybe even a burger.
Plus, the new life-size photo (probably showing too large on my huge panoramic monitor) is the best of that photo series so far.
Plus, even I agree that Hot Stuff is hot — especially in that mock-Russian furry hat.
Congrats, and I have a feeling you know exactly how I landed on this page!;-)
Also, I'm guessing I'll be back for more. How could I not, when you like to talk in the third person!:D
That's so exciting, although I must say I am not surprised. Not that Hot Stuff is just that, although I'm sure it's true, but that you won out of that many people. I like your new pic.
I'm so glad I don't have a hot husband.
Congrats on both Nathan's competition and your swathe of new lurkers.
I like all of you very, very much.
Ben, I don't think you realize just how great having a hot husband is. But I suppose I'll let you slide on that one.
Also, hi Wave and Kaotic : )
Kiersten, Congratulations! Jordan found me, and I found her, and I found you through her. I'm another of Nathan's guest-bloggers this week. I'll look forward to seeing your post!
best,
Victoria
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