Getting to know co-host Jenny Pearson (the inside scoop)

Today, I'm over here at the Blogging from A to Z Challenge blog, answering some questions that each co-host has been asked to answer - so you can get to know us a little better - today is my turn on the hot seat!

Name:  Jenny Pearson

Blog:     Pearson Report 

Twitter: @Pearson Report 
             (see...I’m prepared to Tweet - I just don’t know how, yet)

TEN GETTING TO KNOW ME QUESTIONS

What is the most daring thing you've ever done?

Come to Earth. 

What is your favourite article of clothing?

My birthday suit.

What is your favourite monster?

My inner child.

If you had to dress up as your favourite literary character, who would it be?

Lola, from Storm Wenger Chronicles. (stilettos, fast cars and tall, handsome Thor - what more could a girl want)

What is your favourite fairy tale, urban legend or nursery rhyme?

My favourite tales are those I made up and told my daughter...long, long ago...far, far away...at the end of the galaxy!

What is a cause near and dear to your heart?

Motherhood. (yes, I consider it a cause)

What's the strangest item you've used as a bookmark?

I’ve never used anything that would qualify as “strange”...for a bookmark. 

Do you have any nicknames? What are they and how did you earn them?

No-fur. My name appeared on a roster as Jennifer - I advised the team captain “there’s no fur on this Jenny” - it stuck!

Name one habit you want to change in yourself: 

Impatience.

Tell us something interesting or shocking about yourself:

I applied to be a Private Eye and acquired my FAC; I can hit a moving target and I ask questions later!

SOME A to Z QUESTIONS

What was your favourite A to Z post from 2011? 

 Z is for Zeit Zusammen

What brought you to the A to Z originally? 

I saw the Challenge badge on April 1, 2011, over at Al’s place.

Tell us about your first A to Z Challenge: 

2011 was my first - since I had no time to prep I posted daily based on that day’s inspirations. I loved it! 

Are you doing a theme this year? 

I think so...but we’ll see.

Are you writing and scheduling posts in advance? 

Yes, but only because I’m co-hosting, otherwise I would do my posts the day of (I liked the spontaneity last year). This year I will use my free time to visit and comment on blogs that are participating in the A to Z Challenge.

What is your favourite letter of the alphabet, and why?  What letter do you like least? 

I don’t have a favourite, I like them all!

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All that’s left for me to do is invite you to stay for cake and ice-cream!

Today is my birthday, and I like celebrating it with friends!

If you want to read a funny post about how I celebrate this monumental occasion...read THIS!


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Is there anything else you’d like to know? ...shoe size? ...ring size?...just ask! I might know the answer!

Now, tell me something 'interesting' or 'shocking' about yourself, hmm...

Happy Blogging!  Jenny
And don’t forget…
This A to Z Co-Host wants to play TAG with you! 

Meet the A to Z Team for 2012

          Anyone who follows this blog is probably aware that the Blogging from A to Z April Challenge is just a few months away.   If you don't know about what the Challenge is all about, please click on the "What is Blogging from A to Z?" tab above for an explanation.

          Today we want to provide you with the list of A to Z Team members for 2012.  Please stop by to visit these wonderful bloggers and say hello to them.  If you are not following them already then we encourage you to click the "Friend Connect" to join their sites.  Then be sure to visit each of them often to keep up with news about the upcoming Challenge.   

           Some cool things are coming up and we don't want you to miss a thing!

Here is the A to Z Team for 2012:

Tossing It Out (Arlee Bird)

Amlokiblogs (Damyanti Biswas)

Alex J. Cavanaugh (Alex J. Cavanaugh)

Life is Good (Tina Downey)

Cruising Altitude 2.0 (DL Hammons)

Retro-Zombie (Jeremy Hawkins)

The Warrior Muse (Shannon Lawrence)

The QQQE (Matthew MacNish)

Author Elizabeth Mueller (Elizabeth Mueller)

Pearson Report (Jenny Pearson)

No Thought 2 Small (Konstanz Silverbow)

Breakthrough Blogs (Stephen Tremp)


           Please get to know each of us.  If there are questions or comments about the Challenge, let any of us know and we'll give you the answers you need or address your comments.   Since a big part of the A to Z Challenge has to do with networking you should start your networking with all of us now.


          If you haven't joined this A to Z Challenge blog we encourage you to do that as well.  The Blogging from A to Z Challenge Blog is the official Challenge site.  We don't want you to miss any Challenge updates.


           Sign ups for the Blogging from A to Z April Challenge will begin on January 30, 2012.

Related articles

• In Which Arlee Bird Explains Why Blogfests Are a Big Deal (damyantiwrites.wordpress.com)
• A Favorite Blogger Speaks: Reflections from Alex J. Cavanaugh (a-to-zchallenge.com)
• The Challenge Pays Off: Damyanti Biswas Got a Book Out of It (a-to-zchallenge.com)
• A Challenge Report from Jenny Pearson (a-to-zchallenge.com)
• Stephen Tremp Celebrates the Blogging from A to Z April Challenge (a-to-zchallenge.com)

A Challenge Report from Jenny Pearson

         Jenny Pearson from Pearson Report was a first-timer in the Blogging from A to Z April Challenge in 2011, but I can assure you that won't be her last time.   She'll be back!

A-Z Challenge Aftermath and Interview

AHH…so this is what life looks like after the April A-Z Challenge!

Blue SkyWarmthDelicate Floral FragrancesBirds Chirping

Hey...is it Spring?

WOW! Where did the time go…

The following interview will summarize my experience with this writing challenge and the impact it has had on my existence.

HRH: So, Jenny...what made you want to enter a writing challenge in the first place?

JP: Well, ever the glutton for punishment I figured what the heck let’s see how much more I can pile on my already over burdened shoulders before I break.

HRH: Really, that’s a bit dramatic, don’t you think?

JP: Look who's talking about drama! But, generally speaking, it's how I do things. You’ve heard the saying, “If you want something done, give it to the busiest person.” Well, as busy as I was I just wanted to give this a try and see what happened.
Besides, I love being challenged. 

HRH: Well, I see from reading your posts, for this challenge, that you seemed to have a theme going on?

JP: Bright little light aren’t you?

I started off with every intention of enlightening my 55 Followers about my work world; but I soon realized even I didn’t find it that exciting and trying to fill twenty-six letters with my career would be a stretch at best, and torturous for my 55 loyal, devoted, amazing and awesome Followers.

HRH: You seem a bit stuck on the number of Followers you have.

JP: Look, you may not know this, being all cooped up in a castle and all, but Followers are the cornerstone that hold this whole blogging world together. So, yeah, I’m stoked that I’ve got 55 Followers. 
You know, when I started this A-Z Challenge on April 2nd, I had 26  Followers - yeah, that’s right 26, don’t look so stunned.

HRH: WOW! Gee...that’s pretty amazing. You’ve gained 29 new Followers...WOW!

JP: You’re not very good at this interviewing thing...haven’t you ever talked with someone that had fantastic stuff happen to them. Like, am I the first person you’ve ever interviewed?

HRH: Ah...well...kinda’...they don’t let me out much, you know, to mingle with the commoners, so it’s a little hard to know exactly what to talk about.
But, I think it’s really cool that you have doubled your Followers because of this challenge.

JP: It true, getting this kind of exposure with like minded bloggers, all wanting to be seen and read, is pretty gratifying. The folks that put this together are an impressive bunch as well. 

HRH: And who might these folks be?

JP: Your getting better at this, feeling more comfortable with the questions, eh? 
Here, I’ll give you the list of the hosts and maybe you can work it into your article.

Arlee Bird's Tossing It Out 
Jeffrey Beesler's World of the Scribe 
Alex J. Cavanaugh Alex J. Cavanaugh 
Jen Daiker's Unedited 
Candace Ganger's The Misadventures in Candyland 
Karen J Gowen Coming Down the Mountain 
Talli Roland Talli Roland 
Stephen Tremp's Breakthrough Blogs 

HRH: Pretty impressive list - I’ll have to check them out, during tea!

JP: You do that...and tell them Jenny sent you! Oh, and while you’re at it check out the very long list of excellent bloggers that entered this challenge.

HRH: Have you been to visit all of them?

JP: I’ve been too busy walking on water! What, do I look like a miracle worker to you? Really, give your head a shake there were over 1200 blogs on the list. 
Okay, okay...truth is I am making my way through the list and because I finish what I start I will get to all of them come hell or high water.

HRH: So, what do you think is next, now that this is over?

JP: You know that tall drink of water I was talking to you about, back in March...the one with that fast car? Well, I’m going to take him for a spin!

HRH: Be careful, there are lots of roadblocks out there and you may have to take a detour en route to where ever it is you are going.

JP: That’s half the fun, not knowing what’s around the next bend.

HRH: Thanks Jenny, for sharing your feelings with us about this challenge. Is there anything else you wish to say to the millions of readers that will see this article?

JP: If you already Follow - thanks. 

But, if you are one of the folks that leaves a COMMENT you are truly the icing on my cake! You are the SWEET stuff - the YUMMY part of this whole experience. 
You - dear commenter make this all worthwhile!

THANKS FOR DROPPING BY! HUG YOURSELF AND BE HAPPY.

I KNOW I AM!

Cheers, Jenny

          Thanks Jenny and we look forward to another great Challenge in 2012.  I know you're ready.