Last week, Barbara Swafford from Blogging Without a Blog announced she would be looking to pass the torch on for her wildly popular and successful ongoing series, New Blog of the Week. I love Barbara’s site and that segment of her blog in particular. I of course let her know that I would be interested in stepping up and moving this worthwhile blog series over to Tumblemoose.
A few emails and a DM or two later and we were set.
I really believe in this. Folks in the first few months of their blogging career are often discouraged, believing they may never get seen in a jam packed universe of blogs. There are plenty of good blogs out there, and they are not necessarily all of the old salty dogs we’ve come to think of as the A-listers.
My first entry for new blog of the week will be posted a little later this week so keep an eye out for it.
And thank you, Barbara. I hope I’ll do you proud.
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Hi Tumblemoose. Thank you for taking the torch! I’m so happy to hear that you have picked up the New Blog of the Week series. Yayyy!!!
Hey Davina,
Right on. I appreciate the words of encouragement. I’m really looking forward to doing this!
George
I can’t tell you how much I’ve appreciated your support as a new blogger this last seven months or so. I can’t think of anyone better to take on this mantle. Good stuff.
Iain Broome – Write for Your Life´s last blog ..(Please) cast your vote for Write for Your Life!
Hi Iain,
Thanks so much. With what you’re doing over at Write for Your Life it’s easy to support. Great stuff. I think this will be fun.
Cheers
George
Very cool — I look forward to seeing what treasures you dig up. Are there particular types of blogs you’re focusing on, or is it just any good blog? I haven’t been following Swafford long enough to get a feel for who she highlights.
I recently discovered “My Super Charged Life” — it’s not about writing, but boy is it a good blog. It’s exactly what I want “Quips & Tips for Achieving Your Goals” to be when it grows up! Well not exactly because Quips & Tips has to be its own self…but close
Laurie PK´s last blog ..Quips and Tips From J.K. Rowling
Hello there, Laurie.
I’m going to try and stick to positive/self development/life tips/writing kind of blogs. With that said, there’s nothing that is really out of bounds. If it’s a great blog on Dung Beetles it might make the cut!
I’ll check out “My Super Charged Life”. Now you’ve got my curiosity!
George
Hi George – thank you for stepping up to the plate and keeping this concept alive. I will look forward to your finds!
Betsy Wuebker´s last blog ..A MEAL COULD CHANGE YOUR LIFE
Hi Betsy,
Thanks for the words of encouragement. I’m looking forward to finding the finds!
George
Thank you very much George,
As you know, I didn’t want the New Blog Of The Week series to die, so I am thrilled you’ve picked up the torch. I know you’ll do fantastic.
I’m just an email or Tweet away and am behind you all the way.
P.S. I’ll be adding a link to your site on my blog so my readers know where to come to find the series.
Thanks again, George. You rock!
Barbara Swafford´s last blog ..Our Blogs, Our Babies – Criticism Hurts
Hey Barbara, thank *you*!
I’m pretty stoked you are giving me this honor. I’m excited to see it here, and trust me – you’ll be getting emails from me.
George
Great looking design, George. Got you bookmarked, as always.
Thanks for the inspiration.
Paul
Paul,
You’ve always been a great supporter. It means a lot to me, truly it does.
You know you’re always welcome here.
George
Woooooo! Have to go get the kids now, but wanted to get my wooooo in!
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Tracy,
So glad to see you and your Wooooooo here! I loved your last post on IHMMB by the way. I can totally relate.
George
George, How “new” does a candiadate have to be?
If I come across a suitable candiate I will pop the URL over to you.
Oh! Just a thought, Shack’s C&G is less than a year old and if you strip of the posts pre swap to the WordPress site. Then when you relook at it, then it is actually very young. (Cheeky Grin)
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Hey Andy,
You are a cheeky little monkey then, aren’t you? Hehe.
In the most general terms, I’m looking for blogs that are 4 – 7 months along, but that is not a hard and fast rule.
Of course I’d love for the readership here at TM to send me any URL’s they believe would make a good candidate.
Cheers
George
Great to see your empire getting bigger and bigger, George!
You deserve the best, my friend!
Wayne C. Long
Writer/Editor/Internet Publisher
http://www.LongShortStories.com
Where the Short Story LIVES!
Wayne,
It is you who deserve the best, sir. I enjoy the stories from the subscription and I just love your positive outlook and style on things.
Makes my day to see you here.
George
Way to step up George! Looking forward to see what you’ll bring us. Your blog keeps getting bigger, and bigger. I’ve learned a lot from you. Keep up the good work!
The Gooroo @ iBlogPlanet.com´s last blog ..CommentLuv Coming To iBlogPlanet Soon!
Gooroo!
Awesome to see you here, my friend. Thanks for the kind words, and trust that I’ll do my best to uphold the good name that Barbara has worked so hard to create.
George
Congratulations on taking the New Blog of the Week torch and running with it! Look forward to your finds.
Lori Hoeck´s last blog ..What you can do about a shooter in the building, part 2
Hey there, Lori,
Thanks for the congrats. I’m looking forward to it as well.
I’ve got the first one picked out already!
George
I’m very happy it’s you who stepped up to the plate, George. You’re great at community building and you’ve the temperament for it. Can I send you links of new interesting blogs every now and then? But only if they hold a lot of promise of course.
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Jan, You are so awesome, I’d be glad to receive any links to blogs you think are worthy of being the NBOTW.
Thanks for the encouragement!
George