Sunday, August 02, 2009

It's a Bust!

Sorry Guys! I really let the Southern Reading Challenge die this year. I ran one contest and sent out one thing of pecans; although, I drew for two more peeps. My heart just wasn't into it.


I personally killed it by choosing an easier way to write my weekly articles for the summer. By using a travel theme, I was assured a built in opening paragraph. Y'all have no idea! It takes me literally hours to get that first paragraph, but then the rest usually falls into place. Well, by choosing the travel theme, it meant I had to do places other than my backyard - other than Southern! Stupid!

Here is Mister Linky for that last review and wrap-up. No need to do a separate post. I don't deserve it! Blogger and author Keetha DePriest Reed, autographed her latest book, More Culinary Kudzu: Recollections & Recipes from Growing Up Southern for a prize! Keetha blogs at Write Kudzu and is a newlywed! Here is a little interview I found for her. Find reviews here.

18 comments:

Judi said...

You encouraged me to read three books this summer by southern authors AND attempt to write two book reviews. It isn't a bust to me!

Judi said...

Here is the URL (just in case)
http://judi-mindovermatter.blogspot.com/2009/07/book-review-southern-reading-challenge.html

Mary (Bookfan) said...

Maggie, thanks so much for hosting. I really love this challenge and hope you'll do it again next summer. I absolutely loved my three picks and recommend them all equally.

Bets said...

Maggie, this was great fun and I'm so glad I found your challenge! Thank you for your comments and recommendations, and enjoy the rest of the summer :)

serendipity_viv said...

Your heart may not have been in it, but I sure as hell enjoyed it. Thanks for running such a fabulous challenge. For a London girl, I now love all things Southern!

Tiffany Norris said...

Don't worry--it's all about the reading! ;) I had great fun with two of my old favorites and one newbie!

Louise said...

I also loved the three books I've read so far for the challenge, and shall continue to read more, so this was no bust for me either, I got a lot of great recommendations!

Keetha said...

I hope the winner enjoys the book!

Vickie said...

{HUGS} I don't think we were in it for the pecans, sweetie. It's camaraderie, books and all.

Miss T said...

Thanks for doing this, Maggie. It's not about the pecans! It's about the books. I'm delighted that I actually finished the challenge. It's not a bust, and I hope you do it again!

Anonymous said...

Hey, I hardly ever finish a challenge, but I finished this one, and that feels like an accomplishment! Thanks, Maggie!

Wanda said...

Not a bust in my books! I was rewarded with three great reads by Pat Cunningham Devoto and have been making pitcher upon pitcher of homemade ice tea ever since. :D

I'd definitely be in for another edition of the Southern Reading Challenge should you host again next year, Maggie.

Sage said...

Don't call it a bust--I read three books (and 2 of the 3 I set out to read and I'm now reading the 3rd, so by the 15th, I'll have read 4...) Thanks for hosting the SRC

Isabel said...

It's the heat. It's the heat. I love blaming the heat for not doing things.

Well, your summers are busy and since you are not a lady of leisure, not everything goes as planned.

But, you did well, in any case, by hosting it.

I am going to host one more challenge for 2010 and then rest for a couple of years.

SuziQoregon said...

Don't fret about it. I read 3 of the 5 books I'd listed as possibilities so I've already got 2 books for next year's challenge ;-)

I love this challenge!!

Judi said...

Looking back at the other posted reviews, I realized my URL led to my first review. I corrected it, in case anyone is interested.

maggie moran said...

Thanks Judi! :D

Trish @ Love, Laughter, Insanity said...

Hey Maggie--thanks so much for hosting again! I can't remember if I've linked any of my reviews yet, so I'm doing them all now. Hope you'll forgive me if I'm duplicating. :) Hope you'll host again--this is one of my favorites. And from hosting my own challenges, I know how draining it can be sometimes. You do great!