I am ready to celebrate! My blog reached just over 10,000 hits yesterday. Yay! Can't believe that back in December, I was happy to have 100, okay well actually, 10 hits. (Added an extra zero in there.) Sure some of those hits have been from those who have been looking for pictures of hedgehogs and banana hedgehogs and banana splits, but hey, I'm not picky!
This month the Banana Peel Thursday series will have some amazing banana peel moments from some stellar talent. We kicked off May with Mira Reisberg. Next week will be Ruth Vanderzee and in the weeks to follow we will read the slips of Candy Gourlay, Jennifer Ward and National Book Award winner, Kathryn Erskine! Super excited.
All I ask is that you please "like" my author page on Facebook by clicking on my new, pretty button over there to the right...See it? Yup. That's it. Just click it! Just haz clic.
Leave a comment below and let me know which book you would like if you are interested in the giveaway! Thanks so very much for all of your support. These last 10,000 hits have been amazing!
OOoooh, congratulations!
ReplyDeleteI have read Bird by Bird many times, but I haven't seen that Mem Fox book! Would love it!
Thanks Tara! :)
DeleteIs this only open to people in the 48 contiguous states? Do you, Elizabeth Stevens Omlor, engage in geographical discrimination? If so, please refund my 100 hits immediately.
ReplyDeleteKidding! Although I'd love to have your autograph, I just stopped in to say CONGRATS, so please don't enter me in your giveaway. Someday when we meet, you can sign a banana for me instead. Looking forward to your lineup this month! :)
I, Elizabeth Stevens Omlor, do not discriminate geographically, especially against funny people like yourself.:) Writing a reminder for when I see you...Renee, autographed banana....Thanks so much for your support!
DeleteI had not even thought to check my hits yet (started mid-March); I'm happy if the pics sit where I pasted them. Guess I should broaden my horizons!
ReplyDeleteHaven't read either book, so I'm easy!
Looking forward to this month's posts - sounds like a terrific line-up.
I am still having issues with formatting! Argh! So frustrating! :) Thanks so much for your support!
DeleteCongratulations on all the hits! Woot! I love Bird by Bird and would always love to read it again (I read and reread books on writing whenever I'm in a writing slump)but I haven't read Radical Reflections so I'd really love to get my hands on that! And the autograph? Priceless.
ReplyDeleteI will match your woot! Woot woot! I am in a bit of a slump right now and my just follow your lead in rereading Bird by Bird! Thanks so much for your support Heather!
DeleteCongrats! Great milestone and in such short time. A testament to the great content on your blog. It is just fun to read. Yes I would like to win either book, first choice is Mem Fox's book. Thanks for the offer.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Drshana! You're so sweet! Thank you for your support. :)
DeleteCongratulations on the 10,000 hits! Fab! (Standing and clapping....) I'd love either book, but would choose Mem Fox's as I haven't read it. I started writing seriously after reading Bird By Bird too! :) Thanks for the chance to win your giveaway, and here's to 10,000 more hits.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the standing ovation. I felt it's energy from here! I appreciate your support so much!
DeleteOK, I clicked, I liked, and now I’d love to win a copy of Radial Reflections. I own Bird by Bird and am already in love with it. Congratulations on the milestone!
ReplyDeleteThank you for clicking and liking! Yay! I hope if you win, you love Radical Reflections too! I know I did. :)
DeleteMem Fox's autograph! COOL!
ReplyDeleteJust kidding. I can still read fine print (with glasses on)...
Congrats on your Blog's success. Here's too many more hits and peels!
I have Bird By Bird but would love the Mem Fox book and YOUR cool autograph. :)
Thanks, Elizabeth!
Dana! You had me sweating for a second there! Thank you so, so much for your support! You're great! :)
DeleteCongratulations!!! How wonderful to reach 10,000 hits! Since I have already won a book from a giveaway on your blog, I am going to let some other lucky follower win this one. I love your blog!
ReplyDeleteWoo hoo Penny! Thanks so much for all of your support! I love your comments! :) I also love watching Mr and Mrs. Quackers. My kids get a kick out of watching them in the pool. Can't wait for those eggs to hatch!
Delete*** tosses confetti ***
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your 10K!
I like Renee's idea - sign bunches of bananas and hand them out at book signings, SCBWI conferences, etc. Before you know it you will have 100K hits!
Sounds like Bird by Bird is the book to read. How have I missed that one before?
I'd like to LIKE this comment. Did you know you could easily spot an East German at the train station right after the wall finally came down: bananas were a super-hot commodity!
DeleteHypothetical banana peel moment: Eats confetti, thinking it's snow. Whoops. Autographed bananas it is!
DeleteAnd Cathy, You HAVE to read Bird by Bird. It's delightful to say the least. :) You will love it!
Congratulations! It's wonderful that you've done so well in such a short time. If I win, I'd like Mem Fox's book, please. Wonderful job on your content. Continued success!
ReplyDeleteThanks Pam! I truly appreciate your support! Thank you, thank you, thank you!
DeleteI already have several copies of Bird by Bird. I use it for teaching and recommend it to all my writer friends. I would love to get my paws on that Mem Fox book. I LIKED your author page. Feeling like a banana split!
ReplyDeleteHa! A banana split. :) Bird by Bird is wonderful. Best of luck to you and your paws in the drawing! I think Fox's book is especially great for those who teach. :) Thanks so much for your support!
DeleteCongratulations, on all your hits! You created a one-of-a-kind blog! (Renee, if you're reading this, I thought your response was hilarious!) I guess I'm in with Renee, out of the geographical boundaries. But I wanted to congratulate you!
ReplyDeleteYay Tina! Thanks so much! Renee is quite hilarious. So glad to have your support!
DeleteWishing you many more hits! I am fairly sure you will be celebrating more frequently and often as your blog continues to grow.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Eric! That means a lot coming from a blogging pro! Thanks for your support!
DeleteThat's 10,000 ways terrific, Elizabeth!!! Congrats :D
ReplyDeleteAwwww. Thanks Lori! You're great!
DeleteCongratulations on your 10,000th hit! You write a great blog! :) I already have Bird By Bird, but I would love Mem Fox's book if i should happen to win :) Looking forward to future posts and adding to your growing hit list... oh, wait... that didn't sound quite right... :)
ReplyDeleteYay Susanna! Thanks so much for your continued support. You are an inspiration. :) Could not have had a better first author for the series! :) Cheers to growing hit lists! :)
DeleteWow! congrats on your 10,000 hits.... Have already 'liked' you. Agree with others here of your blog posts... would love either book as I have neither.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for the previous like! Both reads are pretty inspiring! Thanks again for your support!
DeleteWow, contrats on hitting the 10,000 mark (pun intended). Forget bunches of bananas, you're going to need banana plantations soon!
ReplyDeleteI shall continue to support this super funny and helpful blog!
Love the pun! Thanks so much Joanna for all of your support!
ReplyDeleteI want to to thank you for this great read!! I absolutely loved every bit
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