14 November 2011

Thank you Artful Blogging!

It's a good thing Jennifer Jackson Taylor couldn't see me jumping up and down when she emailed me in August asking if I'd be interested in contributing an article for the Winter issue of Artful Blogging. Interested? Of course I was interested! After the initial euphoria wore off, I realized that I would actually have to write something. While I may have days where I dream of being a writer, let's just say that I think I'm better at the photography part.

Somehow I managed to take a deep breath and reach deep into my soul to write about my blogging experience.  But to actually see those words, along with my photos, in print makes me giddy with excitement.  I still have to pinch myself to believe it!

Thank you Jennifer and everyone at Stampington & Company for publishing such wonderful, creative and inspiring magazines.  Thank you for creating a place where ordinary artists, bloggers and crafters have an opportunity to share our stories and our art.  And thank you for letting me tell my story.

19 comments:

  1. Oh Lynda, I 'm so happy for you. You deserve it my good friend..Your photo's are some of the best many have seen. I can't wait to hit Barnes & Noble to buy my copy...Bet your family is excited too..What wonderful news..Yipppeeee!!!

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  2. I loved your article, Lynda, and your photography is so lovely! The winter issue of Artful Blogging was the first one I'd purchased. I had resisted the temptation to buy it previously, but two ladies whose blogs I love have articles in it, so I decided to treat myself :~) Thanks to the winter issue I am following several more blogs, including yours!

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  3. Wow Lynda, I just picked up this issue today and have not had a chance to crack it open yet. Now I have something even more exciting to look forward to! Your photography is truly breathtaking, and this is such a well-deserved honor! Congratulations!!! xoxo

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  4. Oh, Lynda, excitement is in the air...finally picked up a copy last Friday. Your article is wonderful. Congratulations, and what a delight!!

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  5. You did a wonderful job, Lynda! I wouldn't have thought you had any self doubt as you managed to pull it all together and articulate your thoughts on blogging quite well. Love the photos they chose also.

    And your name is on the front cover!!!!

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  6. I'm looking for this one! A couple of my blogging friends show up in this issue.

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  7. Congratulations. Your certainly deserving of the attention!

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  8. Congratulations Lynda ~ I am so excited for you!

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  9. Congratulations again, Lynda! So wonderful. I picked up a copy today and loved your article. Well done, my friend!!!!

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  10. congratulations Lynda! this is such a champagne event!!
    i had seen your work featured via another blog - but i don’t have a copy of the magazine yet...

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  11. Congrats my dear...I am picking up my copy tomorrow...can't wait to see those dreamy photos in print!!!

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  12. Congratulations Lynda!
    This is so truly well-deserved!!

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  13. So happy for you!!!! This is where I found you to begin with and I am so happy I did!!!!! Congratulations to you - it is a very well deserved honor for you. Thanks for sharing your talent and your gift with us.

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  14. Hello:

    I purchased my very first copy of Artful Blogging and have never even looked at blogs before. After reading a few I was hooked and even started one of my own. tamyracrossley.blogspot.com I have no idea what I am doing really.....but love art, photography and just creating and got so much inspiration from you and others I just had to write and say thank you. was glad to read your mom is doing better, family is the most important thinkg in the world. I love your images and the eady way you write, feels like friends sitting down with a cup of tea. Keep up the good work and I will stay in touch. Tamyra in Texas

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  15. This is how I found you, once upon a time... through another magazine. Was it Somerset Life? How exciting to be published once again!!! And the pages look so soft and beautiful. Congratulations Lynda!!!

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  16. Hi Linda,
    This is how I found you as well. You have inspired me to want to become a blogger. I love your work. I hope your momma gets better soon.
    A friend in Colorado,
    Smokin Mud Productions
    Raemi Anderson

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  17. Aside from the fact that this magazine featured you (not to minimize that great honor and congratulations!) I need to ask a very practical question. I am a beginning blogger, without much necessary background except using e-mail. I looked on-line at this publication and found that it costs $59.00 a year. OUCH! Is this magazine really worth that?

    I am 61 years old, have a traditional communications and 35mm camera photography background and struggle with this new media but I am determined to learn. I am saving for a new digital camera at this time.

    Is this publication mostly about the stories of bloggers, or is it about the "How to" to start blogging. While I am sure these stories are truly inspirational, the "how to" is what I really need right now. I live rurally and its a 45 minute drive to a magazine store that "might" carry this magazine for me to look at.

    I'd sincerely appreciate any suggestions about the "easiest" place to start learning and your comments to my questions will be gratefully appreciated. Thank you!

    Donna Allgaier-Lamberti

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