There are so many new things happening in my life. A new ninja writers conference. A new dojo site. A new ninja blog. A new plan for my blog. A new adventure beginning.
If you haven't heard about NiNoCon, check it out by clicking here.
If you haven't checked out the new home for the dojo, be sure to bookmark it here. #ninjachats will be held there at the usual times, Saturdays at 9:30 MDT, Tuesdays at 9:00 MDT, and Thursdays at 2:00 MDT.
On the new site, there's a brand new blog. I'd like to invite you to contribute to the blog, which I hope to make a great resource for camaraderie and training. You can access the blog directly by going here, or you can also access it from the dojo website. If you're interested, email me. I'd love to have you!
I've been thinking a lot about blogging and time and what's most important in my life. With school starting (I homeschool my boys, so the beginning of the school year marks a busier time for me), and my new adventure . . . I realized I needed to make some changes.
What do I want from blogging? I want the opportunity to tell you what's going on with me, particularly with my writing, and to share a little of my view on life. I also want to make connections and build friendships--but this happens largely off my blog as I visit yours. So, I realized, my priority in blogging is not to write my own blog, but to visit yours.
I've decided to only post twice a week: my own article on Monday, and the narley ninja feature on Thursday. I hope you'll still visit, especially on Thursdays, as I really want to give you the chance to meet the awesome ninjas here and to learn more about them. What I hope this new schedule will accomplish for me is to allow me more time to do what I really want, which is to visit your blogs.
And my new adventure? Well, I've decided to self-publish. There will be more information on that scary/awesome experience in the weeks to come!
With all these changes, I hope I don't lose you. I hope you know how very much I appreciate you and value your friendship. I value each visit you make to my blog, every comment you leave. Thank you for being my friends!
Do you have any exciting news or a new journey you're embarking upon?
sounds exciting! so much to do and try!
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Aw. I'll miss your more frequent posts, but I totally get why you're moving blogging down on the priority list :D
ReplyDeleteI, too, will miss your updates and more frequent presence on the blog but I totally get why you're downgrading blogging on the priority list. Hope the start of a new school year goes smoothly for you.
ReplyDeleteI home school my son too, so I understand the work involved. NiNoCon sounds wonderful and I will be sure to check it out.
ReplyDeleteSounds really exciting! We'll be embarking on the homeschool fall journey soon too . . . and I've been involved with a new church since January and that has stretched and grounded my faith in ways that have been surprising and needed. I understand about time constraints and I've felt them too. I'm still trying to figure out how to write, blog, visit blogs, and live fully in life at the same time.
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to seeing your new blog, and the Ninja Writer's Conference. Thanks for doing so much to support your fellow writers! You are an awesome encourager!
Blessings on your publishing adventure! and Congrats!
I've cut back to two days a week as well. I work 40 hours a week around my writing schedule.
ReplyDeleteOoh! I'm so glad I caught this blog post. You're going to self-publish! SQUEE!!!!!! I am so excited for you and I can't wait to buy your books.
ReplyDeleteAnd all the other changes are exciting, too!
Ali - Enjoy your boys and good luck with your publishing. You're such a great writer. =D
ReplyDeleteSuch exciting goings-on, Ali! I've been getting back to my blog-reading as well.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the self-publishing. I will definitely be purchasing your book as soon as I see it up for sale. You are a phenomenal writer!
Lots of great stuff! And congrats on taking that brave step into self-publishing! I can't wait to see what you come up with! :)
ReplyDeleteWow, Ali, so much going on! Looking forward to all the changes-- and good luck with the new school year and self-publishing! What an exciting time for you. I wish you all the best. :)
ReplyDeleteWow, so much Ninja stuff! Still trying to decide where to go with the Insecure Writer's Support Group. Want it to benefit others without causing me to crash and burn trying to keep it going.
ReplyDeleteI wish I could do the whole homeschooling thing, but I'm not that organized! :) Good luck with the self-publishing as well! How exciting for you! :D
ReplyDeleteChange is scary and exciting! I wish you the best of luck! I'll still be a regular follower no matter what you do.
ReplyDeleteThat is a bunch of changes, but good ones! It's an exciting time for you! I'll definitely still come around. :)
ReplyDeleteSounds like a good plan. Good luck with self-publishing! It'll be awesome I'm sure.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations - that is a HUGE step! Keep us posted about your self-publishing journey. I know many of us will be very interested in the in's and out's and you've already got a huge support base!
ReplyDeleteGo YOU! And dude...my new adventure - my current project. So so so excited about it!
ReplyDeleteSounds like life is really exciting for you right now!! I'm so glad to hear it! As for me, life is going along at a steady pace...but I'm happy. Very happy! In almost all aspects...
ReplyDeleteYou are a busy lady Ali! I'm so excited about your publishing. You'll have to let us know how the journey goes! =)
ReplyDeleteKeep it coming Ali! :D
ReplyDeleteYAY! ALI!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteYou are EXACTLY the kind of person who does good with self-publishing!!!
Me?
Book on sub, got some awesome requests.
Have ceased to sleep . . .
Will see YOU in May for Storymakers - or when I'm UT for storymakers :D
You have a lot of amazing things happening. CONGRATULATIONS!
ReplyDeleteAli - good for you! We'll be back often. Congratulations.
ReplyDeleteHoly cow---self-publishing? New ninja blog? Starting teaching again? Ali, you are amazing. I love all this news and you know you aren't going to lose me.
ReplyDeleteIn case you hadn't heard, I'm going Indie too! So funny after the last couple of years' fiasco that we all end up going this direction. I'm excited to see what the future brings for you! We've got to advertise for each other. Us Indies have to stick together!
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I home school all 3 of my kids too! Fall is always a crazy time. Congrats on deciding to self-publish I've been thinking a lot about that myself. I'd love to hear how things go. I'll definitely check out the new site.
ReplyDeleteI find that I would much rather read blogs than update my own. Mind you, I've met some great people because they've left comments, soooo...In the blogging world, you definitely get a lot when you give just a little of yourself. Good luck on you new self-pub adventure. I can't wait to hear more about it!
ReplyDeleteGood luck with the self publishing. I can't wait to hear more about it!
ReplyDeleteAli, I wish you the best on all your new changes! I'll be back soon to see what you are up to.
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I wish you all success in all your adventures. I'm doing some self-publishing, too. Exhilarating yet nerve-racking.
ReplyDeleteSounds like awesome things in store, Ali! Can't wait to hear more about the self-publishing. I'm really looking forward to having some time during my daughter's nap to write while my two boys are at school.
ReplyDeleteHi, Ali! I'll definitely check out the new site. And of course I'll still stop by!! Going to check out the new site as well.
ReplyDeleteBest of luck with your SP adventure! I'm sure you'll rock it ~ :)
Good luck with the new site and self publishing! We will all love to hear how it's going!!
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ReplyDeleteAli, congratulations on your decision! I really love your writing style and those publishers have totally missed out on your jewel of a novel! Are you going to do more than eBooks? I will for sure order your paperback!
ReplyDeleteCount me in if you would like to have your book reviewed! <3
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Can Alex save Winter from the darkness that hunts her?
YA Paranormal Romance, Darkspell coming fall of 2011!
I have missed SO MUCH!!! I hate that I don't know what's going on with you... *hugs* Hope you're well.
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