Okay, I know I should’ve posted a Monday Inspirations blog today, but I spent two days straight working on my thesis, and my brain was way too close to short-circuiting to even consider penning one. So Monday Inspirations will resume next week (and hopefully I’ll come up with a topic by then! I was considering a post on robots, but we’ll see where the muse takes me).
However, I did want to highlight Rachael Harrie’s Writers’ Platform-Building Campaign, which begins today and goes through October 31st. As Rachael describes, the Campaign is “a way to link writers, aspiring authors, beginner bloggers, industry people, and published authors together with the aim of helping to build our online platforms.”
I’ve signed up for a few groups on the list of campaigners (you’ll find me under Adult Fiction, Fantasy, and Paranormal Romance), and I’m excited to get to know my fellow Campaigners. Writing friends, I encourage you to get involved as well!
August 23, 2011 at 12:37 am
Greetings fellow campaigner! Been cruising your site and I must say, I’m loving that peacock at the top more and more. Great angle.
You got some interesting WIPs too. The second one sounds the most intriguing. Must be the peacocks. ^_^
August 23, 2011 at 8:52 am
Thanks so much for stopping by! I must admit, I am slightly obsessed with peacocks, so integrating them into the WIP and the site banner was a bit of a selfish decision. Writing’s all about having fun, right? :p
August 23, 2011 at 3:31 am
Hi, fellow Write Campaigner! Is this your first time participating in a campaign? I’m a newbie at this myself. 🙂
August 23, 2011 at 8:52 am
Hello, I’m a newbie as well! Looking forward to getting to know you!
August 23, 2011 at 4:36 am
Hello partner in crime, sorry, campaign, nice to have met you! Thanks for stopping by my blog, I’m glad to see another wordpress user! 🙂
– andrea
August 23, 2011 at 8:54 am
Haha, I love the ideas of being partners in crime! And yes, I noticed that there seem to be a lot more Blogger users than WordPress ones. It’s nice to be able to use a familiar interface. 😀
Looking forward to getting to know you!
August 23, 2011 at 4:38 am
Thesis?! Just the thought of one makes my brain shut down!
So nice to meet you, and thanks for stopping by my blog!
August 23, 2011 at 8:56 am
Yes, sometimes my brain wants to go off and hide in a little corner somewhere when confronted with the thesis. But the project is coming along, so I’m not nearly as panicked as I have been in the past.
Wonderful to meet you as well!
August 23, 2011 at 9:51 am
I’m a fellow Campaigner, new to blogging and new to following the dream…I look forward to reading more from you!
Heather
August 23, 2011 at 11:31 am
Heather, thanks so much for dropping by. Looking forward to getting to know you as well!
jamila.
August 23, 2011 at 10:15 am
Hi Jamila, I linked over here from the list of campaigners. Nice to meet you, and I look forward to reading more of your posts!
August 23, 2011 at 11:31 am
Katie, thanks so much for stopping by. Looking forward to reading your posts as well!
jamila.
August 23, 2011 at 1:16 pm
Hello there, fellow Campaigner! Nice to meetcha. I, too, am loving the peacock theme – they are gorgeous, aren’t they? Anyhoo, looking forward to campaigning with you! 🙂
August 23, 2011 at 9:15 pm
Crystal, thanks so much for stopping by. Excited to chat further!
August 23, 2011 at 4:25 pm
I loved working on my dissertation, (that’s like a thesis, right?) it was my favourite part of uni!
Hello from a fellow new campaigner 🙂
August 23, 2011 at 9:17 pm
Indeed, they’re both similar (I think the only difference is length). I’ll be doing a dissertation after this… ah, the joys of graduate school. :p
Looking forward to the campaign!
August 23, 2011 at 5:38 pm
Hello. Just popping in to say hi. I look forward to reading more of your posts (when I have some time…at the moment I’m just introducing myself around).
August 23, 2011 at 9:19 pm
Hey Liz, thanks for dropping by!
August 23, 2011 at 6:42 pm
Newbie campaigner here, too! I shudder at the thought of a thesis, you poor thing! Look forward to getting to know you.
August 23, 2011 at 9:22 pm
Hi Julie! Yes, yes, the thesis… On my good days, I love it, and on my not-so-good-days, I tend to pretend that it doesn’t exist. :p
Looking forward to chatting more!
August 23, 2011 at 9:48 pm
Yay, another WordPress Campaigner! Love your blog, Jamila – especially your Life List.
August 24, 2011 at 2:27 am
Leanne, we WordPress bloggers definitely seem to be in the minority. Thanks so much for stopping by, and I look forward to chatting with you!
August 23, 2011 at 11:53 pm
Hi Jamila – Thanks for stopping by my blog to say hello. Your blog is lovely. It’s my first time doing the campaign and already I am loving it! I’ll be back to visit soon.
August 24, 2011 at 2:28 am
Thanks so much, Sheery. I’ve added you to my blog reader so I can keep up with your posts. Excited to start the campaign with you!
August 24, 2011 at 3:33 am
Hi fellow campaigner. You sound like one busy girl. I’m in your adult fiction group. Hope we get to interact some!
Denise
August 24, 2011 at 1:06 pm
Denise, I’m excited to get to know you. Looking forward to our campaigning!
August 24, 2011 at 3:33 am
I’ve followed you on twitter,I’m @pichetsinparis.
August 24, 2011 at 1:06 pm
Following back!
August 24, 2011 at 4:39 am
Hi Jamila, just saying hello from a fellow campaigner! Looking forward to get to know you better throughout our campaign 🙂
August 24, 2011 at 1:05 pm
Astrid, so nice to meet you! Can’t wait to start campaigning!
August 24, 2011 at 4:42 am
Thanks for swinging by my blog to introduce yourself. So great to meet you. I’m looking forward to the campaign and to being on the same team.
August 24, 2011 at 1:04 pm
Thanks for stopping by, Isis!
August 24, 2011 at 6:12 am
Hi Jamila. Just joined the Campaigners, too! Looking forward to it.
August 24, 2011 at 1:04 pm
Matt, thanks for stopping by. Looking forward to campaigning with you!
August 24, 2011 at 7:04 am
Hi Jamilla,
Fellow campaigner and new subscriber stopping by to say hello!
August 24, 2011 at 1:03 pm
Hello! Thanks for dropping by and subscribing! Looking forward to chatting!
August 24, 2011 at 7:05 am
Thanks for dropping by my blog! Following you on Twitter too.
August 24, 2011 at 1:01 pm
Fantastic. Following back!
August 24, 2011 at 8:14 am
Hi fellow campaigner!
Good luck on your thesis, and I look forward to getting to know you in the campaign!
August 24, 2011 at 1:01 pm
Hello, and thanks so much for stopping by! Looking forward to chatting as well. 😀
August 24, 2011 at 9:12 am
Yay! We are in the same Campaigning group! 😀
August 24, 2011 at 1:00 pm
Yay, this is exciting! Great to see you, Rebecca!
August 24, 2011 at 12:41 pm
Hi there! I’m trying this campaign thing out. Nice to meet another adult fantasy writer!
August 24, 2011 at 1:00 pm
Angela, thanks for swinging by! Can’t wait to talk shop during the campaign. 😀
August 24, 2011 at 12:50 pm
Ah HAH! I know you already! Looks like we’re in the same campaign group as well as sharing sins and virtues.
August 24, 2011 at 1:00 pm
Whoo-hoo, a familiar face! Wonderful to see you here!
August 24, 2011 at 2:18 pm
Swinging by from the campaign and enjoyed your blog! Nice to meet you!
August 24, 2011 at 2:56 pm
Hey there, fellow campaigner! We’re in the same group so I wanted to say hi! Looking forward to campaigning with you 😀
August 24, 2011 at 3:42 pm
*waves back* Looking forward to getting to know you!
August 24, 2011 at 5:45 pm
Hi there. Making the rounds in my Campaign group for fantasy writing. Beautiful blog!
August 24, 2011 at 8:39 pm
What he said.
August 25, 2011 at 10:43 am
Michael, thanks so much for stopping by. I’m out of town for the next few days, but when I get back to my normal schedule, I’m looking forward to checking out your blog. 😀
August 25, 2011 at 6:59 am
Your blog is my first stop this morning on the campaign. It’s nice to meet you.
August 25, 2011 at 10:44 am
Jamie, it’s great to meet you as well! Looking forward to checking out your blog, and participating in the campaign with you.
August 25, 2011 at 7:35 am
Just wanted to drop in and say “Hello” from a fellow campaigner! I’m in your Beginner Blogger group. Looking forward to following your blog. 🙂
August 25, 2011 at 10:44 am
Alynza, great to meet you. Can’t wait to start chatting and campaigning!
August 25, 2011 at 12:31 pm
Greetings from a fellow fantasy campaigner! I look forward to learning more about you and your writing. I’m a peacock fan as well. Love their forlorn cry and the gorgeous spread of colorful feathers. See you around on the campaign trail!
August 27, 2011 at 8:57 pm
David, thanks so much for swinging by! And you’re right about peacocks — that “forlorn cry,” as you put it, is so haunting. Looking forward to connecting during the campaign. 😀
August 26, 2011 at 6:36 pm
Hi fellow campaigner! Nice to meet you.
August 27, 2011 at 8:58 pm
Hi Cheree! Great to meet you as well.
August 27, 2011 at 11:08 am
Jamila, if you follow me back on Twitter I can DM you.
August 27, 2011 at 8:58 pm
Done! Thanks again for the follow, Isis!
August 27, 2011 at 1:28 pm
Hello,
I’m making my rounds through my Campaigner groups. Nice to meet you 🙂
August 27, 2011 at 8:59 pm
Raelyn, so wonderful to meet you. Looking forward to chatting during the campaign!
August 27, 2011 at 4:25 pm
Saying hello as to fellow campaigners and you’re right…writing is about having fun:-)
August 27, 2011 at 9:00 pm
Glad to hear that you share my belief! I think it’s so easy to get bogged down in the stress of edits and rewrites and trying to publish that we forget about taking joy in the creative aspects of things.
Looking forward to getting to know you over the next few weeks. 😀
August 28, 2011 at 2:46 am
I’m a fellow campaigner too. A little late but no less enthusiastic.
August 30, 2011 at 1:05 am
Not late at all, Cat! Thanks for stopping by, and I’m looking forward to getting to know you during the campaign. 😀
August 29, 2011 at 7:46 pm
Wow, you have had a lot of visitors!
I saw your twitter link on the side and I’m following you now 🙂
See you around the campaign field
August 30, 2011 at 1:06 am
Shelly, thanks for stopping by! Adding you back as well on Twitter, and dashing off to check out your blog. 😀
August 30, 2011 at 2:56 pm
As a soldier in the writing campaign, I salute you. Also, it’s good to see another Bay Area fantasy writer. I look forward to learning more about the Path to the Peacock Throne. I found that nothing inspired me to write more than science lectures, and perhaps you find this true in your sociology studies. Perhaps your thesis even makes you yearn to write stories, but I bet your sociology degree will give you insight that will help construct fascinating cultures and characters in your novels.
Best wishes on your writing.
September 4, 2011 at 3:02 am
Hello! It’s so glad to meet you. Yes, you’re right — the sociology degree is inordinately helpful when it comes to world-building and considering both cultures and characters. I’m excited to chat more during the course of the campaign!
August 31, 2011 at 8:27 pm
Jamila ~ I joined up in the Campaign! I love the idea, and I’m looking forward to the challenges, too. Glad you posted your link. ~ Nadja
August 31, 2011 at 11:44 pm
Hello there! Nice to meet you and thanks for popping in on my blog!
September 2, 2011 at 10:14 am
No prob! Looking forward to chatting over the course of the next few weeks!
September 1, 2011 at 4:19 pm
Hello fellow campaigner! It’s nice to meet you! I’m not in your campaign group but decided to stop by!
September 2, 2011 at 10:08 am
Hi Jessica! Thanks so much for swinging by even though we’re not in the same group. I’ll definitely check out your blog. 😀
September 2, 2011 at 8:58 am
Hey Jamila! I wanted to let you know that my book is published! I’m offering it for free this weekend! Stop by my blog to grab the coupon! ~ Nadja
September 2, 2011 at 10:08 am
Fantastic! Off to download a copy now!
September 3, 2011 at 5:09 pm
Awesome! It’s an easy read…good for a night of relaxation and simple entertainment. ~ Nadja
September 2, 2011 at 9:38 am
Hello fellow campaigner 🙂 I’m with you on the Byronic heroes, totally!
September 2, 2011 at 10:09 am
Gah, aren’t they amazing? I have such a week spot for brooding anti-heroes. I just want to give them a hug and make them feel better (and fall in love with me), lol. Thanks for stopping by!
September 2, 2011 at 11:22 am
Thank you again Jamila for the Liebster Award – here is the link to my blog post w/ my 5 picks:
http://marieandrewsauthor.blogspot.com/2011/09/iron-butterfly-at-nevermet-press-and.html
🙂
September 3, 2011 at 8:16 pm
Greetings, fellow campaigner. Looks like you’re a busy woman, indeed, with three novels in progress AND flash fiction to boot!
Looking forward to reading more on your blog.
September 4, 2011 at 2:59 am
Haha, yes, lots going on around here! Thanks so much for stopping by. Looking forward to getting to know you during the Campaign!
September 5, 2011 at 8:59 pm
Hi Jamila. Another campaigner here – we’re in the same paranormal group. I’m looking forward to seeing more of your posts during the campaign. Pleased to meet you!
September 6, 2011 at 8:59 pm
Great to see you, Debbie. Excited to tackle the campaign with you!
September 6, 2011 at 8:50 pm
Just popping in to say hello to a fellow campaigner. We’re in the same beginner bloggers group. See you on the trails!
September 6, 2011 at 9:01 pm
Hello! Thanks for dropping by. Looking forward to participating in the campaign with you!
September 8, 2011 at 9:05 am
I gave you an award on my blog today ;0)
September 8, 2011 at 12:10 pm
Hello felllow campaigner!