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Who Doesn’t Love a Challenge? Blogging A to Z 2016

March 21, 2016 Claire Annette Noland 29 Comments

 

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It is only 10 days until April and for many bloggers that means it’s time for the annual A to Z Blog Challenge! Perhaps it is fitting that the challenge begins on April Fool’s Day because some would think it foolish to blog daily (except Sundays) with each blog post being written in alphabetical order.

The A to Z Blog Challenge began in 2010 when Arlee Bird encouraged other bloggers to post alphabetically for the month of April.

I’m participating for the third time and am excited to be a member of Pam’s Unconventional Alliance.A to Z Pam's Badge

Our fearless ring leader is A to Z Co-host Pam Margolis who blogs at An Unconventional Librarian. I actually met her in real life at a blogging conference and I know for a fact that she knows how to have a good time. Also joining Pam’s Alliance Team are Shalini, Rajlakshmi, and Parul. You can learn more about us by checking out this post. We’ll be helping Pam by popping in on many blogs to see how things are going.

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Many A to Z bloggers choose a thematic approach to blogging through the month and today is the Theme Reveal! So, here’s mine:

Living in a Mermaid World from A to Z!

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I am currently working on a project involving mermaids so I decided to organize my research from A to Z and write posts about what I find. I’ll be sharing books, movies, songs, poetry, and lots of interesting information about mermaids from around the world.

Check in to learn:
• When and where mermaids were first sighted
• Why there is a mermaid on the Starbuck’s logo
• What I will find for the letters Q and Z

It’s not too late to join the party. Here’s the link to the A to Z Sign Up List. Take some time to visit other bloggers participating in the challenge.

Do you have any A to Z mermaid suggestions? I’d love to hear your thoughts.

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  1. Nilanjana Bose says

    March 22, 2016 at 10:26 am

    That’s going to be a challenge finding mermaid related stuff for X n Q! Hats off for choosing such an original and tough theme. Good luck and here’s to a great month

    Nilanjana
    From
    Madly-in-Verse

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    • Claire Annette Noland says

      March 26, 2016 at 4:30 am

      Some letters are always a challenge – I’m going to be creative! Cheers to you on accepting the challenge.

      Reply
  2. Trine Grillo says

    March 22, 2016 at 3:19 pm

    Hi Claire. I love following your blog challenges. Looking forward to this one! I have always wanted to be a mermaid…

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    • Claire Annette Noland says

      March 26, 2016 at 4:29 am

      Hi Trine,
      Thanks for stopping by. I loved pretending to be a mermaid as a child and they continue to fascinate me. Thanks for stopping by.

      Reply
  3. Gail says

    March 22, 2016 at 8:13 pm

    Fun theme! (ooh, and cool font…) Good luck, and see you in April! Gail at Making Life An Art

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    • Claire Annette Noland says

      March 26, 2016 at 4:27 am

      Yes, I decided that the A to Z challenge should be fun so I’m having a great time researching mermaids.

      Reply
  4. Joanne Faries says

    March 22, 2016 at 11:29 pm

    very different theme……..sounds like a splash

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    • Claire Annette Noland says

      March 26, 2016 at 4:26 am

      Splash! That’s one of my posts – have you seen the movie?

      Reply
  5. Cynthia says

    March 23, 2016 at 5:22 am

    Claire, I love mermaids and look forward to reading your posts.I was just reading something online the other day about an upcoming kidlit book regarding a mermaid school.

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    • Claire Annette Noland says

      March 26, 2016 at 4:26 am

      Hi Cynthia, I’m having fun finding mermaids to match each letter. If you come across the name of the upcoming book, let me know.

      Reply
  6. Random Musings says

    March 23, 2016 at 1:12 pm

    What a fun theme, really unique 🙂 I’m already intrigued what you’re going to do on awkward letter days!
    Debbie

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    • Claire Annette Noland says

      March 26, 2016 at 4:25 am

      I have way too many things for the letters M and S so I’m going to have to be creative on difficult letter days. Thanks for stopping by.

      Reply
  7. JazzFeathers says

    March 23, 2016 at 7:47 pm

    I’m intrigued. I’ve always had a soft spot for half-human, half animal creatures, I don’t onow why.
    I’ll see you in April 😉

    @JazzFeathers
    The Old Shelter – Jazz Age Jazz

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    • Claire Annette Noland says

      March 26, 2016 at 4:23 am

      Mermaids are intriguing, that’s for sure. Thanks for stopping by.

      Reply
  8. evelyne holingue says

    March 23, 2016 at 10:20 pm

    This is a fitting theme for you, Claire. As soon as I met you I knew all about your interest for mermaids. Looking forward to following you along this April journey.

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    • Claire Annette Noland says

      March 26, 2016 at 4:22 am

      Yes, I was the kid who spent all day in the pool pretending to be a mermaid. I’m trying to explore mermaids around the world and have found some really interesting stories. Do you know of any French mermaids?

      Reply
  9. Shalini says

    March 26, 2016 at 2:24 am

    Wow, Claire! This is so interesting! You know what, my very first email id was dancingmermaid 😛 B’cos I love to dance and I am a Piscean! Such was the craze for mermaids! I’m so looking forward to your posts. Good to know you through Pam’s Unconventional Alliance.

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    • Claire Annette Noland says

      March 26, 2016 at 4:21 am

      Hi Shalini,
      We should have a great month! I’m looking forward to your posts. I’m trying to write about mermaids from around the world. Do you have any suggestions from India?

      Reply
  10. Prof. Narayana Rao says

    March 27, 2016 at 11:09 am

    Good to visit the blog of active organizing team members.
    Good to visit your site as a part of my A to Z visits. My theme Blog Promotion
    Welcome to A to Z April Blogging Challenge 2016 – Co-Participant – Nrao – NRao Blogs
    @knoltweet
    NRao Blogs – 2016 A to Z Challenge Blog Posts
    Management Theory Review

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    • Claire Annette Noland says

      April 3, 2016 at 8:40 pm

      Thanks so much for stopping by. I’ve been busy visiting blog which is a big part of the fun of helping out the co-hosts. Have a great month!

      Reply
  11. Parul says

    March 29, 2016 at 10:11 am

    Sounds like such a great theme Claire. I don’t know much about Mermaids. Are they for real? I am now curious to know more.

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    • Claire Annette Noland says

      March 30, 2016 at 5:32 am

      Hi Parul,
      I don’t know if they are real or not but I am definitely trying to find out.

      Reply
  12. Stepheny Houghtlin says

    March 29, 2016 at 8:19 pm

    Here is a suggestion you may have thought of, but…..how about research on illustrators that are children book artists. Mermaid song lyrics? See you in April.

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    • Claire Annette Noland says

      April 3, 2016 at 3:49 pm

      Great suggestion – especially since I hay too many things to post for the letter M.

      Reply
  13. JEN Garrett says

    March 30, 2016 at 5:14 am

    I love Mermaids! I have one who’s lost a tooth in one of my work-in-progress picture books.

    Now, I have a short funny thing that happened to me. I always thought sirens were mermaids, but when I did some research, the Greek sirens are winged creatures. I wonder how those fowl turned into fish. Do you happen to know?

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  14. Claire Annette Noland says

    March 30, 2016 at 5:34 am

    Hi Jen, I’d love to know more about your WIP picture book – it sounds fun and intriguing
    I also thought sirens were mermaids. I’ll check this out and report back..

    Reply
  15. Anna (the Dr Ruth 2point0) says

    April 2, 2016 at 12:02 am

    What a fun idea. I remember wanting to be a mermaid so bad when I was younger! lol

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    • Claire Annette Noland says

      April 3, 2016 at 3:33 pm

      Yes, we had all sorts of mermaid games. Now you can even buy mermaid tails and fins to wear!

      Reply

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    […] Mermaids In Claire Annette‘s words: I am currently working on a project involving mermaids so I decided to organize my research from A to Z and write posts about what I find. I’ll be sharing books, movies, songs, poetry, and lots of interesting information about mermaids from around the world. […]

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