Saturday, March 20, 2021

A to Z Theme Reveal #AtoZChallenge2021

 

Blogging from A to Z April Challenge:
Theme Reveal 2021! #AtoZChallenge (a-to-zchallenge.com)

Over the years, I have participated in several A to Z Challenges. After a short hiatus, I am eager to run through the alphabet again with Arlee Bird, Alex Cavanaugh, and all the terrific participants who make this annual event so exciting for everyone. 

My theme this year is NOVEL RESEARCH:

The description of the word “novel” as a noun is: a fictitious prose narrative of book length, typically representing character and action with some degree of realism. 

But the description for the word "novel" as an adverb is so much more colorful: new or unusual in an interesting way.

And the synonyms seem endless:

new, original, unusual, unfamiliar, unconventional, off-center, unorthodox, different, fresh, imaginative, creative, innovative, futuristic, trailblazing, rare, unique, singular, experimental, uncommon, untested, untried, surprising, strange, exotic, . . . 

Researching a novel or other writing project takes the author on a journey to many new places, whether through books, movies, news articles, or physical travel. Later this year, I will post interviews of other authors’ “novel research” experiences, but for A to Z Challenge 2021, I am focusing on my own eclectic research topics over the years. The research has taken me to interesting towns and countryside locations, offered educational experiences, and provided lasting memories. 

I look forward to reading entertaining blog post themes throughout the month of April, and hope some of the topics I've chosen will entertain others also.

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15 comments:

  1. Gail, such a pleasure to see you back in the challenge.
    I will always have a soft spot for you rblog, because it was though your posts that I discovered the AtoZ Challenge ;-)

    FAntastic theme too. Can't wait to read!

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  2. So pleased to hear you discovered the AtoZ Challenge through my posts. April 2021 will be another entertaining month with many topics explored.

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  3. This sounds fascinating. Great to see you back Gail.

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  4. A great way to roll blogging challenge and writing together. Good luck!
    https://iainkellywriting.com/2021/03/08/a-z-challenge-2021-theme-reveal/

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  5. I agree, Iain, and add entertainment to the mix also.

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  6. Too busy at work this year though I will be following along reading your posts.

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  7. Definitely understand how busy it is at work these days. Being "retired" from commuting takes the rush out of rush hour for me. Thank you for visiting.

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  8. Great theme! I always have trouble writing longer works so I'm sure I'll learn a lot from your posts!

    - Allison (http://lightningflashx.blogspot.com/)

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  9. Great theme! I'm looking forward to your posts. :)

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  10. Sometimes the research is more fun than what I do with it! I'm sure you've uncovered some fascinating things.
    Black and White: Theme Reveal

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  11. Allison, you said you've chosen some interesting titles so this should be a fun April!

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  12. Eager to read yours also, Martha. Luv the yellow flower with the bee!

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  13. I agree, Anne, the research is often more fun, especially when combined with a vacation (pre-pandemic, of course.)

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  14. I look forward to following along.

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