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Hello fellow WordPress bloggers!
Happy Valentine’s Day everyone! My latest post is part love letter, part life update – the new year has been an eventful one for me.
Any feedback is welcome! Thank you!
Ida
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Just checked it out, hope the new year starts to turn around for you!
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Thank you!
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Wow the first comment on the pool! ❤ cool blog and gladly im already a follower!
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Thank you for your continued interest! ^_^
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Commented on your site – hope things get better 🙂
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Thank you!
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I enjoyed the post! Praying peace + joy for the rest of your year!
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Thank you!
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Nice post! I gave you a reply on the blog 🙂
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Thanks!
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Just read it! Loved the letter and followed you. Sending good karma for 2017 to turn around for you.
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Thank you very much! ❤ I’m sure in a month or two it will already go much better.
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Keep writing😌
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I will! Thanks!
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Really loved the poem👌 Though if it had a rhythm I might had enjoyed it more(Don’t worry it was still perfect, I’m a sucker for rhymers😂😅✌️) all the best for the future! Keep blogging💫
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Rhymes*
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There is no denying that the letter could have been improved, but I was pressed by time. I’d love to take a poetry course sometimes, I’m sure it would help me improve my prose as well. Thank you!
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You’re most welcome, I’m happy you didn’t get offended.✌️ Apologies if you felt so.
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Enjoy your blog and looking forward to following you!
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Sorry to hear about the rough start to your year. I pray things get better! I love the layout of your blog. Very clean and nice! Bon courage! 🙂
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Hello everybody. Here’s a version of a ‘romantic comedy’ I wrote for a recent flash fiction competition, and also just published on my blog. The entry was 500 words but this is a little longer at 600. It’s called ‘Clarissa’s Missives’ and I hope you enjoy it!
https://simonjwood.wordpress.com/2017/02/08/clarissas-missives/
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Also, I posted a link to a new story last week, Flip Side (600 words). It’s been quite popular so here’s a link in case you missed it and might like to check it out.
https://simonjwood.wordpress.com/2017/02/03/flip-side/
BTW if you might be interested in joining the fortnightly 300-word story group I run, please drop me a line via the contact page on my blog.
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What a wonderful tale👌 awaiting the end, will there be one?
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Hello Ashutosh, thank you very much! Well, there have been two requests for a conclusion now so maybe I shall have to get my thinking cap on!
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Best wishes to you!👍
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Hello Community Pool
James from James Proclaims here.
Remember a blog is not just for Christmas. With that in mind I’ve been blogging like a trooper since 2017 began. Some of my posts are even quite good. Not all of them obviously. But there is a slight possibility that you’ll like today’s post. Why not read it and find out?
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Great intro James.. gladly ive followed u from first Friday already I suppose! May 2017 bless you and your journey on the blog path!
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Thanks and thanks for following – I remember you from some of my previous posts 🙂
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Pleasures all mine! Will check out your other posts later today! ✌
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I can totally relate. I’ve been putting out tons of content this 2017. Loved the post and blog!
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Thanks and keep up the good work yourself 🙂
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Hi James, I like your blog and have just followed you!
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Thanks and welcome
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Pretty clever James! I like your writing style; it’s engaging and witty. Happy writing.
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Thanks, same to you 😀
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Hey everyone This is my latest guest post: https://curlygirlabroad.wordpress.com/2017/02/11/londons-best-weekend-markets/ Would love it if you checked it out! Thanks!
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I currently live in New Jersey but London is my home town! Born and raised, 32 years. 🙂
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Nice!
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Where, in London, do you live? I’m from east London.
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I’m from Belgium, not sure where my guest blogger lives exactly!
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Cool! I live in NJ too!
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Which part, Jo? I live in Lumberton.
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The southern region.
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Ah! Maybe we’ll cross paths one day!
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Haha that would be cool!
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I loved the variation of pictures and text throughout your posts.
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Thanks
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I loved it! Good thing I already follow your blog 😂👍🏽
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Haha thanks!!!
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Hey everyone!
I blog about writing, how to become better authors/bloggers, and my own stuff from time to time.
I thought you’d be interested to read the advice I got from a Hollywood producer. He’s a writer of fantasy just like me, and his books are being made into a TV series. Here’s the link:
His advice was quite powerful to me! Hope you think so too!
If there’s anything I can do to return the favor, let me know!
-Dominic
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This was a good post. ^_^ I left a comment there.
Happy blogging!
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I saw it! Thanks for stopping by! Same to you!
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This guy has a great blog but in addition to that, Dom is one of the most caring, genuine & honest people ive met here on WordPress and its an honor to have met you Dom!
You guys wouldn’t regret getting to know this guy!
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Aw Chaos!!! Thanks so much!!
Chaos has a great blog too! You’d be missing out if you didn’t follow it!
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Pleasures all mine Dom! Keep your great blog blossoming! 👍
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Thanks, i will 🙂
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Hey, that’s pretty cool. I tend to think is it luck or just persistent and taking an opportunity that presents itself. If you keep taking those leaps and persist, maybe, just maybe, you’ll catch that opportunity. It is a long road though.
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Yeah, that’s the thing. You have to use your judgment on discerning what is really an opportunity, and what is a wild-goose-chase. The length of the road is also very daunting. I guess that’s just part of being a writer though!
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It’s a learning process. All career roads are pretty long. My science career is about the same. I’m still trying to find that science niche I’ve been looking for.
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Well, I hope you find it!
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Hey everyone!
I’d love it if you could take a few minutes to look at my site and let me know what you think (a sly subscribe and share on social media wouldn’t hurt either…). I’m also very happy to return the favour – always enjoy checking out new blogs.
I’m also on the lookout for some help running the site, if anyone’s interested. If you enjoy writing about film/TV/games/books etc., please feel free to get in touch. I’d love to chat.
Here’s a random post you might enjoy:
https://lightsoverhead.com/the-jump-scare-a-defence/
Best,
Eddy
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Good afternoon! Awesome site.
-Luna
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Your reviews are great – awesome details!
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Thanks. I sometimes wonder if they’re enjoyable to read so this is really helpful.
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Welcome to the world of blogging Eddie.. may the sacred darkness shine upon your blog attracting stampedes of followers!
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That was REALLY good. It’s rare to find something so insightful on wordpress, but I really enjoyed the analysis.
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Thanks so much, really nice to hear that!
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Great site! Look forward to reading more of your posts 👍🏻
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Thanks – I’ll try to keep them interesting!
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Really like your site! Well researched and easy to navigate.
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Howdy!
Because she is such an inspiration to so many, I wasn’t surprised when I managed to pour out 1,000 words all about how fantastic Lady Gaga is, and why she should be one of your role models:
https://thisstuffisgolden.com/lady-gaga-is-a-role-model
(If you are a Monster or just like Lady Gaga then I think you’ll enjoy that post!)
I would love anyone’s feedback on this series of blog posts I have started doing, called Weekly Round-Ups:
https://thisstuffisgolden.com/weekly-round-up-5
Any comments on my writing/blog layout would also be appreciated too!
Cheers!
Lauren xxx
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Happy Monday! Review on post 🙂
-Luna
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This is such a great post. Everyone should read it!
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Thank you so much!
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I enjoyed your post!
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Thank you!
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Hello all
Started something new on my blog as far as a poetry.
Two Lined Triumphs
Would love some feedback!
My favorite one:
Two Lined Triumph #4 – http://wp.me/p1W2PR-bb
The category:
https://reignoffaith.wordpress.com/category/two-lined-triumphs/
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Precise writings soaked in oceans of meanings are totally the kinda stuff id never get tired of!
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What a kind thing to say. Thank you! I’ll be checking your blog at as well.
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That would make my day gurl! ❤✌
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You’re a great writer. I read few of your posts!
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Thank you. Take your time.. check them out whenever you’re moments away from dying in boredom! 😄
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I’ll come back and read some more later today.
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Absolutely loved it!
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I tried to give you blog a read but it says it unavailable!
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Really? Could you try it again: https://selfwrittenexpose.wordpress.com/
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Oh okay the blog connected to your profile is different that’s why.
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Hi All,
This is sort of a poll:
What’s the best day to post for optimum readership?
Right now, I just post when something is complete.
This is a (I’m told funny) story about haircuts and relating with our senior parents.
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Great story – made me laugh out loud! 🙂 Our highest readership tends to be toward the beginning of the week – always a little slump in the middle of the week.
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Thanks – I usually find my self posting on Thur, Fri or Sat. Maybe I should reconsider
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Hilarious
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Your writing style is so simple and enjoyable. Thanks for sharing, my friend.
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Thanks, I think.
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Compared to some of the other posts I’ve read today, it was a breath of fresh air. 🙂
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Great story! 🙂
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Very funny story!
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I definitely find posting on a Monday or later in the week got best results for me. Although I’m just starting out so that could change.
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Good afternoon my fellow readers, writers and bloggers wherever you may be. After some time away, I am back!
A huge thank you to my most recent followers and for those who have joined me and stuck with me along the way. It has been almost a year since I released ‘A Hole in Serenity’ and I have received some great feedback so thank you to those who have read it and shared it. For those that haven’t it is still available online as an e book through various online retailers in various different countries.
I am back writing again and working on my first instalment of a new crime thriller series which I will be looking for input on from my followers so watch this space!
Please feel free to check out my blog at http://www.markdraycott.com and please do get in touch with any feedback or questions that you may have.
Take care guys! I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Mark
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Congrats on starting your newest novel!
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Thank you! And thank you for following!
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http://kayleemarieblog.com/2017/02/02/valentines-day-gift-ideas%EF%BB%BF/
Hey everyone I recently posted a Valentine’s Day Gift Guide just in time for tomorrow, check it out! 🙂
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Commented on your site 🙂
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Ouch thats heartbreaking for singles! 😄
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Hello fellow bloggers! 😀
I have published a new post, a new yummy recipe specially for Valentine’s Day! ❤️
https://hirascookshack.wordpress.com/2017/02/13/no-bake-creamy-chocolate-walnut-pie-valentines-day-special/
PS: Chocolate lovers will love it!😍
Enjoy!
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Single but still wouldn’t mind the chocolate! ❤
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Me too! 😉
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Good afternoon and Happy Monday fellow Bloggers! Feel free to check out my blog for posts about Video Games, WWE, Netflix Series of the Week and fan fiction battles between characters from different worlds (this week will be Ironman Vs Batman) Feedback always welcomed.
Have an awesome week!
-Luna 🙂
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We men also have struggles. Any feedback or comment on the topic would be nice 😉
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Must be harder being a freak! 😄
haha.. just kidding! that was a very catchy line though… you’ve gotten me inquisitive on the men struggles! ✌
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You are definitely not alone
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hey everyone im new to blogging …..nd these lins refered above was usefull
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I kinda like the short posts and the cheerful language!
Welcome to the world of blogging! ✌
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thank you….:) i expect u guys to follow my blog and encourage me:)
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You might want to do the same!
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yeah sure !!!
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Be sure to watch your grammar and formatting, as too many mistakes can be hard to read!
Happy Blogging!
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sure ..
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THANK YOU
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Hey guys, I’m a relatively new blogger from Iceland and I’d love to get some more followers. I blog about my home country of Iceland, post my own writings and plan to do some political commentary in the future. Please check out my website 😀
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Picking up the pieces got me all hooked up!
Great piece of poetry! ✌
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I really liked your poem!
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Wow you live in Iceland! That’s cool. Will check out your blog. Could you check out mine too? https://josmith1845.wordpress.com
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One of my first track coaches passed away last week. I wrote a small piece in remembrance. Please feel free to comment/share.
My blog is a very varied blog. Pretty much me, embedded in print on a screen. Please feel free to peruse and follow if it is up your alley! God bless!
https://dazocrfitness.wordpress.com/
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An amazing post! May the almighty guide his soul to rest in peace! ❤
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Happy Monday all! Yesterday was the latest installment of our Everyday Nostalgia series, and it focused on how we can spread warmth to those around us (things we all know but may forget sometimes!) We thought it was the perfect topic with Valentine’s Day being tomorrow… let us know what you think! Looking forward to checking out other people’s recent posts today! https://nostalgiadiaries.com/2017/02/12/week-6-spread-warmth-everyday-nostalgia/
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What a beautiful post (and your daughter is adorable)! Thank you for sharing. 🙂
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Wonderful post! I’m glad you were able to create this new memory with your daughter. Hopefully one day she’ll be able to pass it along as well!
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So after seeing lukewarm I had this one in my head http://wp.me/p71Q6b-3PQ hope you enjoy.
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Hiiii bloggers! Like some poems to inspire you? Take a peek at my blog!
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Most definitely! ❤✌
Awesome blog bruh!
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Thanks a lot! 😉
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I’d love to hear some feedback on my latest post 🙂
https://sandeepbeep.com/2017/02/12/falling-in-love-with-garnier-ultimate-blends/
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Happy Monday! And Happy Valentine’s Day this week. Here is this week’s blog post.
http://wp.me/p67Pgs-2cJ
For my blog, I’m looking for some ideas to make it less busy. Also, as blog writers and followers, do you like author updates? Or would you prefer a book review? Just putting some thought into making things a little more interesting on my blog. Any input would be appreciated. Thanks!
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Love that quote! As for the design of your site and a way to maybe make it “less busy”, have you thought about having a white background? On my screen the pink text is a little hard to read on the tan background.
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I’ll try it out and see. Thanks for the idea!
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You could also maybe try making the pink text not as bright but still a shade or color that will catch attention
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Thanks for the feedback. The lighter pink was harder to see. I normally don’t use that color on the blog. Thought it would be fun for Valentine’s Day.
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So exciting you’re on your way to having your book published! I am now following. 🙂
One suggestion on the layout is to have some sort of very short summary of what you write about at the top of the blog so new readers know what you’re about as soon as they get to your home page!
I’m looking forward to reading more! 🙂
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Hi everyone, today I share a poem titled ‘Folk Song’ that was inspired by listening to Hank Williams Sr. Would love it if you read it and tell me what you think!
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Nice poem!
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Thanks again! 😁
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beautiful song. also i love the layout of your blog. can’t wait to read more!
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Thank you very much! 😊 Welcome!
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Your poem is beautifully written. For some reason this reminds of a song…….just cant remember the name of it. But a beautiful poem all the same.
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Thank you very much! 😊
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Hey guys,
My blog consists of precise pieces of chaotic writings, soaked in trills and plot twists with sprinkles of darkness!
Thats a link to my latest post!
A visit would be much appreciated! ❤ xoxo
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Already following you!!!! :3 😀
Love your amazing posts!!
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Thank you Vaas! ❤✌
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Your very welcome chaos!
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Big fan of your blog 🙂
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And so am I of yours! ❤👍
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Well thank u buddy 🙂
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Very captivating… I enjoyed the read
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You’ve made my pool dive worthwhile! mrsyiz! ❤😄
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Holy fudge cakes what a great read. Followed!!!! Cant wait to read more!!! Could I get your opinion on my recent post. Its a peak in my sketchbooks??
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I’m an artist myself and having a sketchbook post come to my doorstep is like Christmas! 😄
Will check it out for sure!
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Thank you so much. Ive recently got my drawing mojo back and plan on taking it futher. Cant wait to hear what you think. 😄
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Cheers! Enjoy my new Short Story! An Alive Blizzard https://mtaggartwriter.wordpress.com/2017/02/12/an-alive-blizzard-short-story/
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Just some memories I share with my Ex; good and bad. https://bexoxoblog.wordpress.com/2017/02/13/memories-i-share-with-my-ex/
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What an interesting topic! I enjoyed reading!
One suggestion (just in my opinion) is that your font is really small. It makes the post harder to read and took me longer to read it even though I was interesting in the post! Just a thought 🙂
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I’ve noticed that too, but because I use an auto-set theme from WordPress, I’m not sure I can change it. I’ve zoomed in (press CTRL + use the scroll button on mouse) to make it bigger, and it has done the trick, but I will look into it further. Thanks for stopping by. 🙂
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Hey we’d love to get some debate going on our most recent post https://twentywise.wordpress.com/2017/02/13/the-problem-with-womens-magazines cheers! xxx
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Today on sci.casual: a study that pretty much says that the nervous system has a role in fat loss after all, as long as you’ve got the right genetic sequence…check it out here: https://scicasual.wordpress.com/2017/02/13/thinking-about-fat-loss/
(feel free to check out the rest of the site for more science, with a touch of caffeine-fueled snark)
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Hello bloggers. Check out my blog for some musings and poems. And I’m sure you would love them. http://oldsoulwrites.wordpress.com
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Hello all, I had some technical issues over the weekend so my site was down for a couple days. I wanted to let everyone know I was back and I’ve posted what should have been up on Saturday. Check out my latest post here: http://www.sibillerose.com/week-review-2-15-17-2-11-17/
Any feedback is welcome, and I’m always happy to return the favor! Thank you in advance!
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I like how easily your blog is to navigate! You use the category feature well!
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Thank you!
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Commented on your site 🙂
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Hi Sibille, I read “Destroy the Monster” and I found it entertaining and full of suspense. It left me very concerned that we didn’t get all of the ‘monsters’. It was a very good read.
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Thank you very much 🙂 I’m glad you enjoyed it!
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