tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post1092444292542498679..comments2024-03-25T20:27:04.181-04:00Comments on Alex J. Cavanaugh: What is the A to Z Challenge, 2013 Golden Globes and Critic’s Choice Awards, Ninja News, and More Pondering and Blog QuestionsAlex J. Cavanaughhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comBlogger160125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-56540091907610909612013-01-27T13:14:32.575-05:002013-01-27T13:14:32.575-05:00Hi Alex, Good to be here again after a bit gap, Th...Hi Alex, Good to be here again after a bit gap, The challenge times are here again, thanks for the notification about the A to Z Challenge. Last year i left half way due to some unforeseen reasons, but this year I firmly believe that i can reach the finish line.<br />Good Keep up the good work of informing the fellow bloggers about the new developments.<br />Have good and profitable and purposeful time ahead.<br />Keep in touch<br />Best Phil<br />Philip Verghese 'Ariel'https://www.blogger.com/profile/16981252465465661710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-79098179355021650212013-01-24T10:27:49.435-05:002013-01-24T10:27:49.435-05:00I like your Oscar picks! I go to an Oscar party at...I like your Oscar picks! I go to an Oscar party at a friend's house every year, so I need to start thinking on my ballot.<br /><br />My problem is I always vote with my heart. This year, I'm really in love with Django. It wasn't perfect, but ti was bold in a way most of the nominees weren't.<br /><br />We caught Silver Linings playbook last weekend, and I enjoyed it. The actors were great. I still haven't seen Argo.<br /><br />My favorite movie this year was Moonrise Kingdom, I think. But it didn't make the cut for much.<br /><br />Re Comments: Do you blog to say things, or do you blog to grow your blog/brand? If it is the latter, you'd better invest time into commenting back, or recognize it will take you years (and years) to build a sizable following (if you do at all). That's just how it works.<br /><br />I'm actually someone who doesn't get bent out of shape if people don't reply to my comments. It takes a ton of time/energy to do that. I get it. However, I don't care for it when I follow someone's blog and actively comment, and they don't follow my blog in return. <br /><br />Personally, mine depends on the blog post and the comment left. If it is a guest post, cover announcement, etc. I don't always comment back to everyone (unless they leave a thoughtful comment). If it's something a little deeper, I try to get back in touch with everyone who comments--at least for the first few days the post is up. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00273059558675234923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-59080612015517531732013-01-21T02:56:48.177-05:002013-01-21T02:56:48.177-05:00I seem to have entered a parallel universe - are t...I seem to have entered a parallel universe - are there actually bloggers that do sleep?Sci-Fi Genehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18038987149801517138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-43584892343465180922013-01-19T23:21:55.096-05:002013-01-19T23:21:55.096-05:00Can't wait for A-Z blogging challenge. Can'...Can't wait for A-Z blogging challenge. Can't wait for Retribution by J.L. Campbell. Read Distraction and it was great. So many things for us to know and you're the one to inform us. Thanks Alex.Sheena-kay Grahamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17712661419116636671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-9019962723299946362013-01-18T13:50:07.624-05:002013-01-18T13:50:07.624-05:00I try to visit the blogs of those who comment on m...I try to visit the blogs of those who comment on mine. I've always felt that it was just common courtesy to do so and have generally received the same in return. I also try to respond to the comments on my blog. Sometimes I don't know what to say, but I suppose even saying 'Thank you for commenting' would be better than nothing.<br /><br />The A-Z Challenge looks interesting. I'll have to look into it. Thanks for the heads up.Gabriel C. Taylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00398953061136120056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-77577153814261067332013-01-18T04:31:42.351-05:002013-01-18T04:31:42.351-05:00p.s. It's only 1:30 AM my time, not the 4:28 t...p.s. It's only 1:30 AM my time, not the 4:28 that it states on the time stamp. Just saying... -winkAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13557331333536999413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-81156859924639618782013-01-18T04:28:45.964-05:002013-01-18T04:28:45.964-05:00I laughed when I read your thoughts on late night ...I laughed when I read your thoughts on late night commenters. It's just so easy to get carried away in what people are saying and writing about. I have a few questions, and seeing how you respond so efficiently to everyone, maybe you won't have time to respond, but here goes. When I subscribed to your blog I noticed that the next day you had subscribed to mine. Is that some kind of tech that makes it automatic upon ones subscription, or do you make the effort to subscribe to everyone's blogs indevidually? I've not read any of your books, which do you like best and which do you recommend the most? Is Alex J. Cavanaugh your real name or a pen name? Do people use pen names much anymore? I love to leave good thorough comments when I've taken the time to read something mostly because I want people to do the same for me. I don't get offended when they don't though, just a touch disappointed. I like to talk to people. I do sleep, tomorrow is my day off when after my kid is on a bus to school I get to either sleep more, write more, or do my homework. I prefer the first two but if I was disciplined for early to bed early to rise, I'd walk and listen for the birds to wake and greet me. Someday soon perhaps.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13557331333536999413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-75660817650214840322013-01-18T03:26:50.441-05:002013-01-18T03:26:50.441-05:00Gosh A-Z is coming up. I can't help admiring a...Gosh A-Z is coming up. I can't help admiring all those clever people who write their blog posts ahead of time...it makes me sweat just to think of it! No Oscar for Les Miserables? You might be right. I do comment - both on the blog and on commenters' blogs, it's only polite, isn't it?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09186491465911432817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-79856238408088860572013-01-18T00:41:33.347-05:002013-01-18T00:41:33.347-05:00I can be a late night commenter like now, but that...I can be a late night commenter like now, but that's cause I can only comment when I have time. I've been hugely busy and had a lot of stuff going on so my computer time is almost nil.<br /><br />Can't wait for A to Z! And I LOVED Argo.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04443736284850057306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-57990551124085247692013-01-18T00:36:28.642-05:002013-01-18T00:36:28.642-05:00Too bad. I am too late for the A to Z challenge.Too bad. I am too late for the A to Z challenge.Chancelethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12880082145266359126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-13100557911902768772013-01-18T00:33:09.062-05:002013-01-18T00:33:09.062-05:00These things sound great: The A to Z challenge, re...These things sound great: The A to Z challenge, reintroducing yourselves to new followers, and no way can I go to bed before 12 am! 1 am is ideal. Maybe I can do 11 if I have to get up extra early, but that takes great effort.Chancelethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12880082145266359126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-57505022363559406012013-01-17T22:03:51.055-05:002013-01-17T22:03:51.055-05:00I am always tempted by the A to Z challenge, but h...I am always tempted by the A to Z challenge, but have totally sucked at it in the past. Knowing my limitations, I'm happy to just click around and read everyone else's posts! As for comments, I always try to visit the blogs of those who comment on my posts. I'm not sure what I would do, though, if I had as many commenters as you do, Alex!Belle Wonghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12112894169429729531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-87364990054356562192013-01-17T21:45:08.918-05:002013-01-17T21:45:08.918-05:00I'm behind in my movie watching. I haven't...I'm behind in my movie watching. I haven't seen any of these.<br /><br />I'm getting ready for A to Z.<br /><br />Ha ha. I once had someone email me back on why I was commenting late at night/early in the morning. Commenting takes a lot of time, so I split it up, commenting on 5-10 blogs at a time until I've reciprocated completely. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-17769543846353676912013-01-17T21:39:51.448-05:002013-01-17T21:39:51.448-05:00Always exciting to find out about new releases and...Always exciting to find out about new releases and blogfests!<br /><br />I'm not a night commenter . . . though I guess I'm contradicting myself in blogging relatively late today. :P But normally I blog before 8PM. Golden Eaglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08721520451194318436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-91646110558822362832013-01-17T20:56:16.890-05:002013-01-17T20:56:16.890-05:00...I'm with you on Looper, Alex. Entertaining ......I'm with you on Looper, Alex. Entertaining flik ;)<br /><br />ElElliot Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06319271528871804399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-13907626925074942732013-01-17T20:29:07.527-05:002013-01-17T20:29:07.527-05:00I am glad Argo and Django are getting some props. ...I am glad Argo and Django are getting some props. I'm sure Lincoln is good too, but I didn't see it. Can't believe it's almost time for A to Z again!alexiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07122487552931794871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-43512591216154110482013-01-17T17:36:37.321-05:002013-01-17T17:36:37.321-05:00Hannah, then I appreciate that you always come her...Hannah, then I appreciate that you always come here.<br /><br />Joshua, I have my topic, just need to plan the posts.<br /><br />Carrie-Anne, Google Reader rocks!<br /><br />Alexandra, we have missed you.<br /><br />Tamara, are you sure you want clones? They do eat. A lot!Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-30311989236827158262013-01-17T16:48:53.931-05:002013-01-17T16:48:53.931-05:00Ah yes, almost A to Z time! I expect it will be a ...Ah yes, almost A to Z time! I expect it will be a good year. :) Me? Not usually a late night commenter, once in a great while maybe. Need my beauty sleep. lol Karen Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-24324564837261395442013-01-17T16:41:11.954-05:002013-01-17T16:41:11.954-05:00I'm definitely excited about the A-Z challenge...I'm definitely excited about the A-Z challenge, I already have my whole list of topics for every day. :)<br /><br />And I generally go to sleep somewhere between 4-5 am. Crazy, I know. I have my days and nights mixed up. haha<br /><br />My whole family's schedule is upside down and we keep saying we're going to fix it, but it's really hard cause we're all total night owls...<br /><br />I, personally, hated the two weeks my blog wouldn't let me respond to anyone's comments--but now that it's fixed, I always do. I respond to everyone and visit everyone's blog who comments on mine. I'd actually like to do more, but I haven't figured out how to clone myself yet...can you please tell me how you did it???? Pretty please??? :)Tamarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04070551912944266954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-54698726322132492372013-01-17T14:15:00.793-05:002013-01-17T14:15:00.793-05:00Yes, I've been terribly absent. I moved 850 mi...Yes, I've been terribly absent. I moved 850 miles in September and haven't had much time to blog. Having a super-slow computer does not help.<br /><br />However, I will participate once again in the A-Z challenge,Alexandra Heephttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00835198200027459295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-39029073592826129632013-01-17T14:02:03.510-05:002013-01-17T14:02:03.510-05:00Excited for A-Z. Thanks for updates.Excited for A-Z. Thanks for updates.Rebecca Green Gasperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14487755367578898689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-54217523617889659292013-01-17T14:00:39.692-05:002013-01-17T14:00:39.692-05:00I'm trying to get more organized about visitin...I'm trying to get more organized about visiting back commentators. I only recently figured out how to use Google Reader, and prior had just been remembering blogs I visit often and letting autofill do the rest. That meant I forgot about some blogs I'd followed and had liked, but just hadn't gone to in awhile. I may have an elephantine memory, but it's not always fool-proof!Carrie-Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05810154378449825641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-48292083472792630342013-01-17T13:55:48.437-05:002013-01-17T13:55:48.437-05:00I'm pulling for ARGO at the Oscars. That would...I'm pulling for ARGO at the Oscars. That would be awesome. As for the A-to-Z, I'm already planning my posts out. Still settling on a topic, but it's almost nailed down.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-18019912621355670552013-01-17T13:54:17.765-05:002013-01-17T13:54:17.765-05:00I am way behind in movies this year (but glad I wa...I am way behind in movies this year (but glad I was traveling), as I haven't seen a single one on any of your lists. Rhonda Albomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17455873487349816911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-49258240283878093822013-01-17T13:19:52.128-05:002013-01-17T13:19:52.128-05:00Nickie, I will have that up tomorrow.
Ellie, even...Nickie, I will have that up tomorrow.<br /><br />Ellie, even they get tired...<br /><br />Juliana, we get about the same amount of sleep then.<br /><br />Elise, no way I could stay up that late. I barely make it to midnight on New Year's Eve.<br /><br />Gwen, hope it will help you.<br /><br />Sherry, wasn't that sweet of her?<br /><br />Leovi, you always have great photos for the Challenge.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.com