A to Z Reflections Post 2012

This was my first A to Z Challenge, so I made some mistakes. But that's how you learn, right? Jump in, take a few bad strokes, sink, and then go the side of the pool and get those water wings.



Here's what I would have done differently.



1) I would have had a theme. I think the blogs I visited with themes were the most interesting AND they stuck in my mind.



2) I would have written more in-depth posts. Some of mine were of the "Okay. Fine, but where's the beef?" variety. When I visited blogs that covered topics of interest and gave value I returned to those blogs the next day.



3) I would have set up a better schedule. I randomly visited blogs, but I think if I'd created a list and kept better track, I would have been able to leave comments at more sites.



Will I do this next year? I hope to. I'd like to. I met so many wonderful bloggers this year.




Sliding on the Edge, C. Lee McKenzie, WestSide Books, Spring '09
The Princess of Las Pulgas, WestSide Books, Fall '10
The First Time, Fall '11 (Anthology story: Premeditated Cat)
Alligators Overhead, Outskirts Press, Fall '12