Saturday, October 13, 2018

October 13th

October 13th


To anyone else this is just another day.
Another date "memories" might pop up on their Facebook feed.
Some people might not realize that a whole year has passed since LAST October 13th.

But today holds a special meaning to me. For October 13th, 2017 is the day I launched, what was originally called, "For the Love of Books".

I still cannot wrap fathom that it has been an ENTIRE YEAR since I started this journey! SO many AMAZING things have happened in this last year and today I only have a thankful heart because I know this whole thing is ONLY by God!!

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October 13th, 2017 →  October 13th, 2018


In a year I have:

Changed my name from "For the Love of Books" to "For the Love of Christian Fiction".

Bought business cards. (If you want some shoot me a message. I've got hundreds. 😉)

Written 74 blog posts.

Posted 133 photos on bookstagram.

Hit 1,003 Instagram followers.

Published 50 videos on booktube.

Reached 129 subscribers on YouTube.

Read books I never would've picked up in the stores 

Started working with some of my favorite publishers.

Started reviewing for a book magazine and website.

Joined street teams and launch teams.

Met some amazing authors in person.

Met people just like me through social media.

Became great friends with those said people I met through social media.


And every day I have thanked God for this crazy journey He's allowed me to start, and the strength He's given me to continue!!

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I couldn't do this without God, and I REALLY couldn't do it without YOU!! The audience I've reached, and the audience I've yet to reach "THANK YOU!!" Y'all are the reason I do this. Your encouragement and excitement keeps me smiling and puts fuel in my tank on days when I'm feelin' groggy. 

So what better anniversary gift to me than to gift one of y'all something special and close to my heart!!

Like I said in my list above I started reviewing for a book magazine "Hope by the Book". I still get emotional when I think of the chance this team is taking on me, and the confidence they have in me. 

To say thank you for all you guys do, and have done, I'm giving away a ONE YEAR subscription to the "Hope by the Book" magazine. 

All you have to do is follow me on social media! (You can pick which one or even all of them if you want)
Then comment here and let me know which platform you followed me on, and leave your email so I can contact you if you won! 

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Thinking about the ups and downs this year has brought brings tears to my eyes. I type this with a full and grateful heart. 
I cannot wait to see what the next year brings! 💚💕💚

So yes October 13th might just be another day to everyone else, but to me it marks a vital part in my history AND my future!


*Hope by the Book is NOT sponsoring this giveaway*

34 comments:

  1. Congrats!!! I'm following you on Facebook!!

    alander87(AT)allcom(DOT)net

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  2. Congratulations Alysha! I can't believe it's been a year either! I think I was the first person to win a book on your blog! I follow you on Instagram and I really enjoy all your book shots/memes!

    All God's best to you for another year of success on your blog and in your new venture reviewing for Hope By the Book!

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  3. Following you on FB, Twitter, YouTube, and Goodreads! Congrats on a year of blogging!

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  4. Congrats! I follow you on Instagram (@lmckeeediting).

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  5. Uhuu! Congrats! I’m following you on twitter and Instagram ��

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  6. Excited for you. I follow on Facebook.

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  7. Follow you on FB YouTube, Instagram and to Church! lphin@sbcglobal.net

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  8. Congratulations! I am following you on Facebook. What a wonderful giveaway. Is is so kind of you. Thanks for the chance to win.
    faithdcreech at gmail dot com

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  9. Following you on social media
    stimmer@familylife.com

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  10. Congratulations! And Happy Anniversary! I am following on Instagram and Facebook

    mandydawn@email.com

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  11. That should have said Facebook 😁

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  12. Congratulations!! I will go now and like you on social media.

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  13. I can't believe it's been a year! I enjoy all your posts and the unique view you bring to the world! I follow you on Instagram and YouTube.
    Ktlindsey88@gmail.com

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  14. Congrats on your one year anniversary! !!!!! I've been following you on instagram for quite some time now and I love your instagram! Keep up the good work! And keep loving horses, books and horses are the best two things. ���� Bethtake1999@gmail.com

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  15. I followed you on Facebook, and I will have to look you up on Instagram.

    pattymh2000(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  16. Congrats! I follow you on Facebook.
    caitlynsantiauthor(at)gmail(dot)com

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  17. Congrats. Wow one year that is awesome. I am following you on Facebook.

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  18. Congratulations & Happy Anniversary or maybe it should be Happy Birthday. I am following you on FB & Twitter.
    Connie
    cps1950(at)gmail(dot)com

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  19. Congratulations and Happy anniversary! I already follow you everywhere! Like a stalker. Lol! Just kidding! BTW, I love your YouTube videos. You are so funny, but I take your book recommendations very seriously.

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  20. Congratulations & Happy 1 Year Blogging Birthday, Alysha!! I am following you on your Youtube channel, by email, Facebook, Twitter, Goodreads, & Instagram. Wishing you God's best for all your future book-ventures! :)

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    1. Oops! I forgot to post my email. It is: nj(dot)bossman(at)gmail(dot)com

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  21. Congratulations! Hope you have another wonderful year of reaching others for the Lord. Thanks for the opportunity to enter a giveaway! God bless! Lual Krautter Email: krautter12ATbresnanDOTnet

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  22. congrats!I follow you on twitter and facebook :)
    thebeccafilesblog(at)gmail(dot)com

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  23. Happy Blogiversary! It's so exciting to reach these milestones in blogging!
    And thank you or the giveaway - it sounds like a great magazine!
    I follow you on Instagram and facebook. :)

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  24. Follow you on Instagram and Facebook. :)
    My email is sparkleyfarmgirl@yahoo.com

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  25. Aww congratulations Alysha! I've been following your Instagram from pretty much the very beginning, and it's been so awesome to watch your account grow in this past year. You definitely deserve all the success you've found so far on here and and all your social media accounts. :)

    My email is thecalicobooks@gmail.com

    Theresa | The Calico Books

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  26. Congrats on a year!
    Oct 13th means a lot to me. It was the day I became a mom for the first time to a beautiful baby girl 35 years ago. And sadly, my daughter passed away in 2012 at age 28.
    I would love to have a subscription to this magazine. I follow you on FB, Goodreads, and Instagram.

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  27. WOW! You have done so much in one year! You should be so very pleased and proud and thankful and crazy dance wonderful! It's so neat to get a little snippet of your journey! AND WOW! SO COOL.

    I know I'm grateful for you. I can't be the only one. ;)

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  28. Congratulations on reaching 1 year!! And best wishes for many more! :)
    I follow you on facebook and on instagram
    allofakindmom at gmail dot com

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  29. Instagram and FB

    gracelz1 at hotmail dot com

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