A little over 3 years ago, I attended Virginia's Festival of the Book. I sat in on a workshop about self-promotion. The speaker insisted having a blog was imperative in reaching readers. Unfortunately, what I knew about blogging you could have fed to a parakeet for lunch. Still, I thought how hard could it be? Right? Obviously I had a lot to learn. My first posts were awkward ramblings. Now, after 3 years, my posts are still ramblings, just a tad less awkward.
I've found I love blogging. What I adore the most are the delightful people I've met along the way.
So, here we are at a milestone: 50,000 visits!
We ought to celebrate, right?
Follow my blog, if you don't already, and leave a comment to be eligible for a copy of one of my books. Your choice. I'm chosing 3 winners. One for every year Vintage Vonnie has been in the blog-o-sphere.
38 comments:
Wow, Vonnie. I can't imagine reaching the milestone you have. Congratulations.
Vonnie, honey, I want to be you when I grow up. lol I've currently got all your books, so count me out of the contest. But I will tweet and share for ya! Just wanted to say congrats. People love you and I think this just proves it. Congrats. :)
Congrats, my friend, not only on being the blogging energizer bunny but on your award for THOSE VIOLET EYES! What you've accomplished in three years is astounding. SO proud of you! Rolynn
Thank you, Margo. The hardest part of this process was getting people to follow. I love every one of my 232 followers!!!
Oh, Joanne, you are a treasure. Truly. And I love that you have all my books. Woot! How cool is that?
My dear Rolynn of the famous Scottish Terror...lol...the bad part of me wants to stop right there. Oh Gawd, I'm giddy this morning. Let's begin again, shall we? My dear Rolynn of the famous Scottisf terrior, thanks for your sweet comments. I was blown away when THOSE VIOLET EYES won first place. I haven't been right since, as you can see!
Congrats on your milestone, Vonnie. You always entertain, which is why people keep coming back. I also have to say I'm incredibly impressed by your sidebar list of WIP. 4 at one time? Go get 'em, lady!
Thanks, Jannine! As for the sidebar WIP's, they are proof positive I must have ADD. LOL Characters come and insist. I start their stories and then add to them when I hit a wall in another project.
Huge success Vonnie! Congrats to you. Keep up the good work!
Thanks so much, Taylor Anne. You're so kind.
Hi Vonnie. Congratulations on fifty thousand visits to your blog. WOW! I love your blog posts. You're always warm and funny and often get down to the nitty gritty of the subject. Being a fellow blogger, I just want to say thank you because you inspire me and in this short time that I've been this writer's world I have learned so much from you. :)
Congratulations, Vonnie! Here's to 50,000 more visits!
So happy for you reaching this blog goal, Vonnie...truly a milestone event that deserves celebration! I first met you on the Cowboy/Lawman Blog and am now following your blog as it is so interesting. jdh2690@gmail.com
Thanks, Georgie. We all learn from each other, and I think that's a marvelous thing. I'm tickled to have you as one of my followers. So glad the teaching practices are going so well for you. Your students are very fortunate!
Thanks Angela. It seems like a long 3 years to reach this point, but it's been fun.
Hi my sweet Janice. I'm so glad you found my blog! I'm also thankful to have you as a follower.
Your warm and lovely attitude is what helps fuel this blog, and we're all the better for it. Best wishes for another 50K!
I can't believe I wasn't already following your blog. I'm such a dork. Well, now I'm signed up.
Congratulations on reaching 50,000. I can't EVEN imagine.
Patti
Congrats, Vonnie. You do have a beautiful and lively blog. Mona Risk from my iPad
You're doing great to have had 50,000 visitors, Vonnie. Your blog is so bright and attractive. It's a pleasure to visit here.
I am so glad you love blogging,Vonnie, because I love your blogs. You are such a delight and your personality comes through loud and clear in your blogging. Please don't ever change. You are so much fun to visit with.
Oh, hugs to you Alana for your kind words. You made me blush.
Patti, so glad you signed up to follow. Whoot! Thanks for stoppin by.
Mona, thanks for stopping in from your busy day.
Maggie, thanks for stopping in when you're on a whirlwind with your awesome Amazon rankings and all the promo that goes with that. So excited for you!
My sweet friend, Paisley. You're always so supportive. I'm working on the book that bears your name. I might beg you to be my beta reader.
I'd be honored, Vonnie. :) Smoochies!
Congrats on the award and for the mile-marker of followers! Put me down for a book and I'll figure out which one I don't have...if there is one I don't have...at least in ebook format.
If not, then just huge congrats!
50,000!! That's something to be proud of. Just signed up & can't wait to start being part of it!
Good for you, Vonnie!
Paisley...really??? **SQUEE!!**
You got it, Calisa. You've been a big supporter here at Vintage Vonnie and I thank you for that.
Oh, Leanne, I'm so thrilled you signed up. Thanks, hon.
Thanks, Liz. It's been an exciting week.
Truly awesome Vonnie! Keep up the great writing.
Thanks so much, Charlotte. Keep checking back on me to help keep me in line...you know how I get. LOL
Big congratties on the numbers, the wins and the books. Wow, I'm tired just reading about it all.
Parakeets, lunch... too funny!! Enjoy your success. :):)
Thanks, Christine. I didn't start on this writing journey until I was in my sixties, so I feel I have to work like a fool to catch up.
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