Delirious? Book Giveaway WINNER

Congratulations to Cristal Coururier! She is the winner of the two Delirious? books that I gave away on Monday, March 28. She won a copy of Delirious: My Journey with the Band, a Growing Family, and an Army of Historymakers and Meet Mrs. Smith: My Adventures with Six Kids, One Rockstar Husband, and a Heart to Fight Poverty. These books have been shipped and are on their way to Indiana.
I want to thank all my readers who entered this contest. I have more book giveaways planned for April so please check-in daily.

I will be participating in the Ultimate Blog Challenge during the month of April. This is the fourth UBC that I have participated in. My goal will be to post 30 blog posts in 30 days. Here are 5 reasons that motivate me to participate in this challenge;

• Accountability
• Making connections with other bloggers
• Reading other people's posts
• Create a daily habit of blogging
• Developing relationships with my readers and fellow bloggers

I am looking forward to a fantastic April and I hope you will be right here with me!

The Challenge

A challenge is defined as "difficulty in a job or undertaking that is stimulating to one engaged in it".  I am thrilled to announce that I completed the Ultimate Blog Challenge during January, 2011.  The challenge required each participant to post 31 blog articles during the month.  I met the challenge and I am more excited about blogging than ever before.

Here are some things that I gained by participating in this challenge;

• I met many bloggers who have been blogging much longer than I have.  These people have now become role models and mentors to me.  This challenge was a wonderful networking opportunity.
• I have developed a habit of writing on a daily basis.  This is something that I really struggle with.  I am determined to continue writing a blog article at least 5 days a week.
• I have found a variety of subjects to write about on this blog.  I think my theme, "Books, Inspiration and Life", is a perfect descrition of my writing and my life. 
• I have found that writing on a regular basis makes me a better writer.  I am learning how to reach out to my readers with contests, giveaways and polls. 
• The more content that I create, the more readers I attract.  I am very pleased with the new readers and followers that I have attracted during the past month. 

I have decided that every month will be a blog challenge for me.  The best is yet to come!

Ultimate Blog Challenge

I am pariticipating in the Ultimate Blog Challenge during the month of October.  My goal is to post a total of 31 blog articles by the end of the month.  I believe this challenge will make me a better blogger and build traffic to my blog.
A blog challenge can benefit my blog in many different ways.  Here is a list of 5 ways The Ultimate Blog Challenge can improve my blogging strategy;
#5 – Set an example for clients!

#4 – Create a daily habit!

#3 – Reading other peoples posts!

#2 – Make connections (Interact) with other amazing people!

#1 – ACCOUNTABILITY  
I think ACCOUNTABILITY is the most important benefit of this blog challenge.  I started the August Ultimate Blog Challenge but I did not complete it.  I pledge to complete this challenge and I think my blog will benefit from my commitment.
I want to thank Michele Scism and Michelle Shaeffer for sponsoring this blog challenge.  These ladies are awesome role models.
I am planning some fun contests and giveaways for later this month.  Please click on the "Follow" button on the left so you won't miss a single thing.  See ya soon!