My 2013 A to Z blog challenge theme
Each April, bloggers from all over the world participate in the A to Z blog challenge. Many of them choose a theme to blog about, although it’s not mandatory. All you have to do is make a blog post for each letter of the alphabet in April.
This year, over 1000 bloggers are participating. This will be my first year joining in and I look forward to mixing and mingling.
The theme I’ve chosen for the 2013 A to Z blog challenge is:
Texcentricity!
In other words, I’ll post about Texan culture, icons and travel with an emphasis on quirky aspects of the Lone Star State.
I’ve not written any posts yet, but I worked my way down the alphabet and have fun ideas for most letters.
I’m stuck on a few, namely M, U and Y, but those are pretty deep into the alphabet, so hopefully I’ll come up with something by the time I get to them.
This is a blog hop!
So now that you know what I’ll be posting about, why not see what themes other bloggers have chosen for April’s A to Z blog challenge?
Hmmm… Well, I had trouble getting the Linky code for this blog hop, so if you’d like to check out other blogger’s themes, click through the list over at Mina Lobo’s blog, Some Dark Romantic
Tui Snider is an author, speaker, and photographer who specializes in North Texas travel, cemetery symbols, and haunted lore. As she puts it, “I used to write fiction – but then, I moved to Texas!”
Snider’s best-selling books include Paranormal Texas , Understanding Cemetery Symbols, and 100 Things to Do in Dallas - Fort Worth Before You Die.
Snider has several more books in progress, and enjoys connecting with writers and readers all over the globe through social media, her newsletter and her website: TuiSnider.com.
It’s my first year in the challenge too! I look forward to reading all about Texas! Good Luck!!
Hi Becca T,
Thanks for dropping by. I’m off to check out your latest A to Z blogging challenge post now, too.
~Tui
What a fun idea for a theme! I’m looking forward to your posts. I’m one of the A-Z Minions and just wanted to stop by to say hello. I’m glad to have found your blog, it’s great to meet you. Good luck with the Challenge! :)
Hi Julie,
Nice to meet a genuine A to Z minion. So the rumors were true – you folks do exist! (One less mystery in the world now for this blogger.) I’ll pop over to see what your theme is. This is going to be fun!
~Tui
This is the first year that I will be participating. I decided to do a Vlog a day to help launch my new youtube channel :) It is a thing starting April 1st! Working to get all the editing done before then.
My theme is information for writers, so covering symbols and literary craft. With a few writing exercises thrown in for good measure.
Hi Susan,
It’s my first year, too. Vlogs, eh? Good idea for your YouTube channel. Your theme sounds great; I’ll definitely be popping by to see what you’re posting.
~Tui
You are an achiever! The thought of even trying this leaves me shaking. I’ll try to visit your posts when I can.
Happy Trails!! (or is that tales?)
Heya Renee,
Thanks for popping by from #StoryDam. They actually suggest keeping the posts fairly short so that other A to Z folks can read and comment on lots of blogs each day, so that makes it a little less daunting. There’s still time for you to change your mind!
~Tui
That sounds like a fun theme. I can’t wait to see what you came up with.
Hi Patricia,
I’m glad you’re taking the A to Z plunge. I’ll be cramming a bunch of posts on Sunday… So I’m kinda curious to see what I come up with, too!
~Tui
Cool! Never been to Texas, but met a lot of awesome storytellers from there. Cheers! Happy A to Z!
Hi Tarkabarka!
I popped over to your place and your theme sounds great: Quirky princesses! I look forward to your posts.
Thanks for dropping by!
~Tui
I know only stereotypes about Texas, this will be fun to read and learn.
Hi Rhonda,
While some of the Texan stereotypes rings true, I’ve been surprised at the things I have discovered about Texas since moving here nearly 4 years ago. It’s a fascinating place, that’s for sure!
Thanks for stopping by. I’ll pop by your blog now to see what you’ll be posting about.
~Tui
I’m glad you decided to jump in this year – it’s tough, but rewarding. I’ve only been to Texas once – a few days in Austin for a wedding. But I really enjoyed my visit, so I’ll be happy to vicariously experience more of the Lone Star State via your posts. Best of luck with it!
Hi Jocelyn,
I’m getting excited about the A to Z challenge. Seems to have a lot of energy surrounding it!
~Tui
Very interesting theme. Can’t wait to see what you come up with.
Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment, Elizabeth.
Now I’m gonna hop over to your blog to see what you’ll be blogging about…
~Tui
Glad to be of service. :-)
It’s much appreciated, Mina! :) I’m really enjoying this theme reveal that you helped to cook up. It’s such a fun build up to the A to Z blog challenge. ~Tui
Hmmm…would Yellow Rose of Texas help you with Y? Maybe the history of the tune?
Hi Mina,
Thank you! I hadn’t thought of the Yellow Rose of Texas. That’s a great idea. I will have to look into that.
~Tui
Will there be something about that chainsaw massacre?
Jeremy [Retro] #66
AtoZ Challenge Co-Host
Oh No, Let’s Go… Crazy
Hi Jeremy,
The Texas chainsaw massacre movie is loosely based on an incident that occurred in Wisconsin… So, probably not! Then again…your comment has made me curious about the whole thing. Hmm.. I may have to dig up something more about it and end up using it.
Thanks for the suggestion!
~Tui
TEXAS!!! Oh how I miss you! :D I only spent 3 years there, and I dreaded going there at first, but it really, REALLY, was a great place!
Jamie Dement (LadyJai)
http://writebackwards.we3dements.com
Hi Jamie,
I’m nearing on 4 years here in the Lone Star State. It’s been a lot of fun, although I wish I could turn the heat down in the summer!
Thanks for dropping by. I’m curious what you will be blogging about for the A to Z challenge.
~Tui
Great theme and I’m looking forward to your posts!
Hi,
Thanks for dropping by from Maple Syrup Land. Is your theme something like, “sticky situations”?
~Tui
I love cowboys!
Hi Dani,
Me, too. Yee haw!
Are you doing the A to Z challenge, too?
~Tui
What a great idea. Good luck this month. This will be my first year as well. Since I’m also judging a high school short story contest (poor planning on my part) I’ve already written my posts up through P in an effort to survive.
I’ll be sharing thoughts, details and behind the scenes info from my debut scifi fantasy novel. charitywrites.blogspot.com
Hi Charity,
Wow! You already wrote all the way up to P? That’s impressive! I love sci-fi and I’m curious to hear about your novel.
~Tui
Thats a cool theme. As a fellow Texan,I am looking forward to learning more about the great state of Texas. My theme is focused around my home town, Dallas. Good luck.
Hi Syndey,
Hey! Guess you’re one of the other folks who is blogging about Texas. I’ll go check your blog out your blog. I’m about an hour west of Dallas. I really enjoy the Big D’s art district. I look forward to your posts!
~Tui
You are the second person I have visited who is to post about Texas! There must be a lot of places in that neck of the woods to be able to name them from A to Z! Good luck!
Hi Carolyn!
There are a lot of towns with quirky names here in Texas. I didn’t realize there were other folks blogging about Texas from A to Z this year, too. What are you blogging about? (I’ll have to go & see now, won’t I?)
~Tui
what a great theme! I’ll be back to discover more about Texans!
I’m going for cultural aspects too, though I’ll have a slightly different approach!
Hi Adriana,
Thanks for stopping by & leaving a comment! I checked out your blog & look forward to learning about Romania through your posts. :)
~Tui
Hello. Just thought I would stop by to give you a wave *wave* and wish you luck with the challenge. It’s my first year doing it, so I’m quite excited. I’ve been planning my posts, and had problems with K, Y, and Z. I cheated a teeny tiny bit with K and Y, and may have to cheat again with Z, but it can’t be helped (as I want everything to fit in with my theme!)
Hi Rebeccah!
Thanks for dropping by and commenting. I think that as long as you post for each letter, you can hardly be accused of cheating. We just may have to be a bit more creative in order to work some letters into the mix!
It’s my first year for the A to Z challenge, too. I can feel the excitement building as I check out the other blogs in the “big reveal” blog hop. I think this is going to be fun!
~Tui