HELLO, lovely ladies and classy gents! I woke up this morning to find a fat 100 plastered on the side of the blog. This can only mean one thing: 100 people accidentally subscribed to me. To those who tripped and fell onto their keyboards with enough ferocity to complete such a complex action, thank you!
In seriousness, I am deeply grateful for your follow, and it’s not for the number’s sake. Sure, it’s nice seeing my follower count climb (and make no mistake, 100 is a good-looking, classy number), but from the start, this endeavor of mine has been about supplementing my writing journey with interaction. I’m in this thing for the WordPress bell at the top-right of the interface. Since joining WordPress, I’ve found a whole bunch of impressive blogs full of substantial content. I’ve conversed with bloggers with diverse backgrounds, from diverse places, and with diverse interests. I’ve even exchanged some thoughts with readers who don’t blog. That’s cool too! I look forward to carrying on the dialogue. To all who have liked, commented, or otherwise exchanged a word with me, THANK YOU for making my blogging experience all the more satisfying.
Before I get to my Q/A announcement, I’d like to highlight what I consider to be my Top 5 favorite posts thus far in case you missed them. In no particular order and paired with complementary descriptions, here they are:
5 Books and the Lessons They Taught Me About Writing (like a refreshing Coca-Cola)
For Writers: 5 Reasons Why Consuming While Creating is Dangerous (like a bowl of nails without milk *shoutout to Spongebob*)
Mom, Thanks for Teaching Me How to Read (like hot chocolate)
November Writing Progress Update (like hot tea because tea is made with hot water)
A Brief Excerpt From My Novel-in-the-Works (like iced tea. Something refreshing)
SO!
Q/A. Question and answer. I’m having one. I know, I know, EVERYONE does Q/As. But I’m gonna make sure I put on a good one. Rumor has it that I may answer your questions in video form, but rumor is fleeting, so who really knows?…
Here’s the part where I pass the microphone to you. *passes microphone* Ask me some questions! Everything is fair game. About me, about the blog, about poultry…I’M OPEN TO ANYTHING! The less conventional the better! Of course, you can be vanilla if you’d like. That’s cool too. Whether it’s silly or not, if there’s anything you’d like to know, I’d be happy to tackle your questions. Drop them in the comments below and I will compile them to be answered in a post in the near future. I’m looking forward to seeing what whimsical questions you well-dressed people will cook up.
Ladies and gents, thank you once again. You truly are a classy bunch. Don’t ever forget it.
~J.J. Azar
Congratulations JJ! I just started following you and you’re already one of my favorite bloggers!
Hmm. Okay, here’s my questions:
1. What inspired you to start writing?
2. If you could speak in any accent, which one would you choose?
3. If you could be a character in a book, who would it be?
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Wow, that means a lot! I’m glad I haven’t sorely disappointed you yet.
Those are some great questions, thank you for contributing them!
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‘Tis only the truth! 😊
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Oh! And these are for you in celebration of your milestone!
🤗💐🍾🎉🍻🎂🎈
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I will take these and throw them into my Smaug-style pile of celebration goods.
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Haha!🤣
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Who is your favorite James Bond?
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That’s a FANTASTIC question, Joanna. I’m a huge Bond fan so you know you’re going to get a full answer out of me.
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Glad to see you hit triple digits. You’re climbing fast. You’re consistent. You always have great comments. I know I appreciate each time you stop by and say a few words. I’m happy to see you succeed.
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I appreciate it, Matt. Your insights have been huge. I never take them for granted. I’m going to put forth my best effort to keep consistent and substantial.
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You honor me, Sir. I’m just glad to see you doing well. Keep at it.
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Congratulations indeed! I was one of those 100 lucky enough to fall and hit the keyboard in such a complex manner 😉 I really enjoy learning more about the personal experience my favorite bloggers gain from blogging, so I have to ask:
What was the initial reason from beginning your blog? What were you hoping to gain from the experience on a personal level?
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I’m happy you fell! Those are great questions, thank you for taking the time to ask them!
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MASSIVE congratulations!!! Very well since and greatly deserved!! Here’s to many more!! I have a very serious question to ask: lord of the rings or star wars? 😉 Also what animal is your daemon/patronus? (Basically that’s a dorky way of asking what your spirit animal is)
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That means a lot coming from you! I aim to raise my post quality and maintain high standards as I move forward. Gotta keep it real!
Thank you for your questions as well! I’ll be taking some that you asked in your Reverse Q+A too!
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Aww that’s kind of you to say!! Ahh that’s awesome! Though it’s already great!! You’re welcome!! Ahh awesome- glad to hear it!!! 🙂
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A very nice post! Congratulations on your 100. I loved “Mom, Thanks for Teaching Me How to Read.” You had posts up before I knew about you, so I’m in the process of catching up. Keep writing!
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I’m glad you enjoyed that one, Eva! Thanks for the support.
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Congratulations on 100 followers mate! Definitely a classy number, you should be proud of. Hope your writing endeavors bring you success and pleasure! 🙂
– Lashaan
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Thank you, Lashaan! 100 does indeed look spiffy in a bowtie.
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