Blog Marathon time again. Post 1.

Amazon is now in India, and on the opening few days, guess whose book was at No.1?

 I felt so happy and proud about it, I just had to share it here. :) (They have free shipping as a limited period offer. You can also pay cash on delivery and amazing discounts too. Check them out if you haven't already and click here to order  'The Secret Wish list'). I meant to share this a few days back, but somehow got round to it only now.

 Last night, I was going through the archives of my blog, and I realised that starting from 2009, I have done a blog marathon every year! That is four consecutive years!

For the readers who are new to my blog, a blog marathon is one where you post every single day for 30 consecutive days. Lots of people do it at the start of a month. You can find details and themes in this link  if you want to do one and are new to it or if you want to do it but do not know what to write about.

As for me, I do it as a challenge. I like to push myself when it comes to writing. And of course, I love you guys who read me, subscribe to my posts, buy my books and and leave me such wonderful comments. I feel wonderful about the kindness that I have been shown here.

How can I not do a blog marathon? :)

  At my book events, many people walk upto me and tell me that they look forward to my posts every single day, and that my blog was what kept them going in their dark days.It is humbling and deeply moving to hear that my words make such a difference in someone's life.


I also have got used to people recognizing me now. Many times, when I go out, people have recognized me, walked upto me and told me how much they love my books/blog/writing, clicked a pic with me or taken a signature on my books if I happen to  be at a book-store. So I have kind of got used to it. (and I really do not mind posing for pictures! :) )

But yesterday, someone recognized Satish :) That was a first.  He posted about it on his FB and this is what he posted:

It made me think how much my life has changed , from when I first began blogging. I had got into it, not knowing where it would take me--and what a ride it has been. Looking back, I realise the huge amount of time that I have spent on my blog with no monetary rewards whatsover. I have got several offers for advertising on my blog, several offers for mentioning a certain product in my posts, and also offers for many marketing tie-ups. I have turned all of them down.

For me, my blog remains  'my special place' and my connect with my readers is emotional. This blog shall always remain ad-free. And straight from the heart.

I am happy to be read, happy to be loved, and most of all, happy to make a difference in your lives.

See you all tomorrow and if you are happy about my  blog-marathon, take a moment and let me know in the comments please :) Helps me to keep writing :)
Really.

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