Blogoversary Celebration (+Giveaway!)!!!!

So The Pen of a Ready Writer is officially a year old (as of yesterday). On June 19, 2017, I hit the publish button on my first post and entered the world of blogging. I, frankly, can't imagine life without it.

Anyway, I thought I might go over some highlights from the past year, then I'll talk a little bit about the super awesome giveaway Jules and I are putting on!

~Popular Posts~

The 5-Part Writing Special//Part Five: Aesthetics

The Movie Book Tag

The 4-Part Writing Special//Part Two

My First Ever Blog Post 

Editing Journal Tour

~My Favorite Memories~

My top favorite memories have to be the two Writing Specials Jules put on. Both times, I enjoyed the collaboration among the bloggers who participated. It was a ton of fun and I hope that all of you participate the next time she hosts one (though I think it'll be one crazy fun fest if any more bloggers sign up!).

I also really loved getting to celebrate with others when they hit milestones. I'm pretty sure no one but Skye squealed louder than I did when I read that she won the Rooglewood contest. And my happiness for Ivie as she comes closer to her publication date is bubbling over (seriously, that cover. #goals *fangirl squeals*). And there are so many others that I can't even begin to list here because it would take too long. But I want each of my readers to know that I'm proud of you and what you've accomplished! I can't wait to scream and squeal and fangirl for every moment that you all celebrate! 

~My Thanks~

I thank each and every one of my dear followers for being so gracious to me (and super patient, too!). I've really enjoyed my time here in this little part of the internet and it's all because you've been so kind and loving. So thank you, my heart people, for sticking with me for an entire year. Give yourselves a round of applause! You totally deserve it.

And I also want to say thank you for your support and prayers for my family and I last week. My thoughts on the entire week would take up an entire blog post, but I want you to know that I felt your prayers. I plan to come back to the blogosphere full swing next week, Lord willing. I'll definitely reply to your comments on this post, so don't worry about that!

~Giveaway Time!~

So, if you're anything like me, this is the moment you've been waiting for (because, let's be honest, we came for the free stuff). Jules and I put together a little giveaway for y'all. Unfortunately, this one is not open to international bloggers *sobs because of shipping prices* And it will go on until next Wednesday, June 27.

Anyway, it's filled with some super pretty stuff! All credit for the pictures goes to Evangeline.

We have two lovely journals. The one on the left looks blue in the pictures, but it's actually a nice plum purple. Obviously, we need more journals to hoard.

Two jars with prompts and word crawls (lights sold separately). Just in case you're stuck and need inspiration. Plus, they're adorable and will look amazing in your #shelfies

And a handmade tote bag, which we didn't get a picture of because yours truly ran into some mishaps last week and wasn't able to get it shipped up there in time to get a picture of it. But I promise it's cute and matches the journals. If we're able to get a picture of it soon, then I'll go ahead and add it to the post.

Anyway, go ahead and sign up for the giveaway and share it with your friends. I hope you enjoy! If the form thingy doesn't work, you can sign up here as well. Let me know if the links don't work. I've never done something like this before, so it's all very new to me!

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