With the greatest international blog event ever created, The A to Z Challenge *sign up here*, hovering on the horizon, you may be asking yourself, “Should I invest in a few more pounds of coffee?” or “Should I send the kids to Grandma’s for the entire month of April?” or “Should I rent a cabana on a remote island for the duration, with unwavering internet service, a full open bar and an on-call massage therapist who resembles Henry Cavill and articulates like Benedict Cumberbatch?”, the answer to all of which is a resounding YES.
When faced with a tougher question, such as “to theme or not to theme?” during the 26-day regimen, look to the Magnificent Seven of #TeamDamyanti to “unofficially” advise you.
Themes are fun. They make an impression on your audience. For instance, if you, perchance, plan on incorporating tantalizing images of attractive Australian members of the male persuasion into your “cooking up something hot” theme–chances are, I’m gonna visit. Often. Themes also make the idea of 26 consecutive posts *minus Sundays, when we swim in a vat of wine and snack on cheese crackers* less daunting.
Inspired by my talented girl, Mina Lobo, who initiated the “Theme Reveal Blogfest” during last year’s A to Z, my fellow house elves, Vidya Sury, Anna Tan, Csenge Zalka, Guilie Castillo Oriard, *with technical support from Jemima Pett & Mary Wallace* and I are thrilled to host a virtual social gathering where you can reveal your upcoming theme BEFORE the fun begins in April!
I know what you’re thinking? How do I pitch in for the wine & crackers? I’ll get to that later. For now, add your blog to the Linky List below, and come MARCH 21st, publish a post that WOWS us with your A to Z Theme! This is the perfect opportunity to gather drinking partners an audience before the challenge even begins. Think of it as amassing pre-orders for your new release, thus ensuring your opening week is a smashing success!
Sam’s THEME REVEAL (opens March 21st)
Grab the Great & Powerful A to Z THEME REVEAL badge above, slap it on your side bar and sign up for the party!
Click HERE to join the Great & Powerful THEME REVEAL party!
WriterlySam 
Samantha! It has been many a year since I have enjoyed such high-falutin’ hyperbola, such as I have just read! I must admit, you put me to shame with your wit and debonair suavity. Clever badinage and witty repartee is clearly your forte and I enjoyed reading your post. Kudos to you for an awesome badge and a beautiful website! #teamDamyanti is going to do wonderful things this year and I’m proud to be a part of it! Thank you so much for your time and your talents! ~~Mary
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Haha! Thank you, my dear:) It’s all due to the magical properties of coffee:)
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Very cool! But I already spilled the beans on my A-Z theme for this year. Oh well, I look forward to finding out what all of you will post about.
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Hi Jay! Technically, I did too–but, I have some surprises in store that will be saved for the big REVEAL *muwahaha* I say, join in the fun & bring something unexpected to the party! I’ll save ya a drink:)
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Well, this looks like fun!
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And if Henry Cavill shows up, it shall be even MORE fun!
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Nice job on the badge for this theme reveal, Sam! I love how you provided ideas for foodie bloggers (and mommy bloggers) to pick a theme for their A-to-Z Challenge participation. Cheers to you!
Having just stopped by Vidya’s place where I learned the details of the hop-within-a-hop, I’m glad #TeamDamytanti came together quickly to host this reveal.
~Nicole
2014 #atozchallenge Co-Host
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Haha, thanks, Nicole! Here’s hoping someone runs with those ideas:)
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Sign me up for that massage therapist! 😀
I announced my theme last year early, but I still participated in Mina Lobo’s reveal blogfest, solely because it was tons of fun! Especially the hop part. Which I am doing right now. Ribbit, *hops on*
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I shall reserve the aforementioned massage therapist for you immediately:)
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Thanks for co-hosting this event and helping to promote the A to Z Challenge. I’ve signed up and will promote the event on my blog tomorrow (Wednesday the 12th).
Lee
An A to Z Co-Host
Tossing It Out
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Anytime, Arlee! It’s a pleasure to work with you all:) Many thanks for stopping by and sharing the event!
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Yes, thanks for co-hosting this blogfest this year.
I’ll sign up but won’t post until the following Monday, March 24. Hope that’s all right.
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I appreciate any time you have to share, Alex:) I’m excited to help out–I’ve grown quite fond of you all over the past year:)
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sounds very interesting.
will keep an eye on your blog to catch the excitement 🙂
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Hope to see you at the party, Ruchira!
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The cabana sounds lovely! I must find one too. 😀
Great job on the badge!
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Thanks, girl!! Road trip!!
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Hey Samantha,
I’m in some sort of alphabet nightmare 🙂 I wish you and all those involved well. I just wish the whole darned thing would go away. Hit me with a wet noodle!
Gary 🙂
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And I managed to pull you in with my witty banter! I’ll be sure to have some soggy spaghetti on hand for next time:)
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And here I was going to be very secretive and keep my theme all to myself until April 1; however, now that you’ve tempted me I shall join the REVEAL.
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I know you can’t resist a promising party, Lee! I’ll save a seat at the bar for ya!
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great post Samantha! Look forward to March 21 reveal! It’s the equinox afterall! I will have landed in US ex SA on that day!
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Woot!! Even more reason to celebrate!!
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Hey Sam, that’s a gorgeous badge!
Wow! I love the stage complete with dramatic sweeping red drapes…
All signed up… now just to finalise the finer details of my theme…
See you next week for the Ubuntu Blog Hop! Don’t forget to bring the cocktails… you promised… remember…? 🙂
I’m looking forward to reading all the entries!
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You got it, girl!! I’ll mix up something special for ya:)
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First time visitor to your blog. I am signed up for the HOP. This will be my second year with A to Z….
http://smidgensbitsandsnippets.blogspot.com/
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Welcome, Paula! Looking forward to mingling with you at the party:)
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A cabana with Benedict Cumberbatch – now you’re talking! Thanks for the inspiration and the Badge, Sam 🙂
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Anytime, Jemima! I think we should hit Damyanti up for an expense account *cabanas with Ben*
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Looking forward to it!
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Hey, girl!! Me too:) See ya at the party!
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How does one join in the fun of A-z ?
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Behold, the challenge sign up list:)
http://www.a-to-zchallenge.com/p/a-to-z-challenge-sign-uplist-2014.html
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Reblogged this on Dara Rochlin Book Doctor and commented:
I signed up for the #a2z challenge. Now to figure out how this works! Looks awesome!!!
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Yay! Welcome, Dara! If you need any pointers, don’t hesitate to ask:)
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“Great and Powerful” just about sums it up, Sam! So happy to be with you in #TeamDamyanti! Cheers to our friendship!
Love,
Vidya
A to Z Challenge Theme Reveal BlogFest – Sign Up Now #atozchallenge #atozreveal
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Ditto, girl! Couldn’t ask for better teammates!
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Reblogged this on M.L. Swift, Writer and commented:
I’m getting psyched up about the upcoming A to Z Challenge 2014 in April. It will be my first—last year I signed up and wrote a few posts, but came down with pneumonia a few days beforehand and pulled out. This year, knock on wood (and pop a few antibios), I’m raring to go.
Samantha Redstreake Geary and friends are hosting a Theme Reveal Party on March 21 to get everyone even more psyched, if that’s at all possible. I’ve reblogged her post; for more details, read further.
Personally, I can’t wait! Tune in on March 21st to see what my theme will be.
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Thanks for spreading the word & joining the party, Michael! Can’t wait to see what you come up with!
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I don’t know how original the theme will be, but if not original, at least the posts will be memorable!
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Great idea! I can’t wait for the A-Z, April has become one of my favorite months of the year thanks to the Challenge. Looking forward to this blogfest.
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Thanks for joining our party, Julie!!
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Awesome! Sounds like a most excellent pr-party.
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It will be even MORE fun with you there, Nicki!
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I just had to sign up for this. Maybe it will force me to make my final decision.
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Sometimes, a little push is all we need. That, and a solid wine supply:)
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I just signed up. Glad I didn’t reveal my theme yet. Looking forward to what everyone will be posting on.
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Should be an exciting day for all, Stephen! Thanks for joining in!
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Hallo Sam!
🙂 Thank you for dropping by my blog today! You’re comment gave me a happy smile! I was thankful you found something that interested you! 🙂 I have my theme selected for the *big!* reveal and as I mentioned earlier on another AtoZ blog, what I am hoping to experience during April is not only the bliss of seeing the AtoZ posts flying into my blog’s main page, but to see visitors arriving who leave notes for me as well! 🙂 I love conversations & feedback. I was reading a few goals others participants have as well, and I think its great that we can all strive to reach our own AtoZ dreams!
I meant to ask this earlier, are we meant to save the AtoZ Reveal badge to our computer & upload it on our individual reveal posts?! I hadn’t realised to enter my blog so soon until I read your explanation above, as I originally thought we had to wait until the 21st of March! :O Whoopsie! Oh, yes that is what you said to do! Grab and display it! Right-o! Will be doing that shortly! Thanks!
Eek. The excitement is catching with this event!
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Welcome to the AtoZ Reveal party, Jorie! Looking forward to your April posts:)
You can slap the badge on your sidebar now and link it back to any of the #A2ZReveal hosts.
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set up my march 21st post. i’ve never scheduled a post before. i hope it works. and having fun looking for my a to z stuff. heh heh. hope all is going well. hee!
you know you’re pulling an antisocial person into the social world.
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YES! My work here is done:) I knew I could entice you into the madness that is social media:)
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that still doesn’t mean i will get a twitter account. that’s just too much. =D
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Haha! That’s what I said a few months ago–now I’m hashtagging every other word:)
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Here’s my ad for April: “Wanted Cabana Boy needed for month of April. Must know how to make and serve anything without disturbing author. Shoulder rubs allowed. Must have good sense of humor. Send references.”
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I will send this request out to Henry, Ben and Chris immediately:)
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Are they cute? Sorry. *Slaps face.* I mean hope they’re competent.
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I was referring to Henry Cavill, Benedict Cumberbatch and Chris Hemsworth:)
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I love this! I’ve been toying with deciding on a theme this year and now you’ve just decided for me. I’m theming! I look forward to the party!
Kate
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