A Staggering Milestone

Posted on February 9, 2017 by Don Massenzio

About a year ago, with 10 followers, I started getting serious about my blog. I wanted to help other authors and get to meet people who enjoy reading and writing as much as I do.

I have exceeded this goal and then some. I have met a wonderful community of people. I have discovered no selfish competition or backstabbing. Other bloggers have reached out and have been helpful.

After exactly a year, I woke to this message on WordPress this morning:

You’ve received 1,000 follows on Don Massenzio’s Blog

I just wanted to thank all of you that have been so generous and helpful over the last year. I couldn’t have reached this milestone without you.

I will continue to follow and interact with all of the wonderful blogs, many of them with much larger followings, as I have been. My goal for 2017, however, is to help those with fewer followers gain a following. Look for reblogs of some of these wonderful, undiscovered sites in the coming months along with some exciting new ventures.

Thanks again,

Don

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Alexis Rose on February 9, 2017 at 8:14 am said:

Congratulations, Don!! You are a great supporter for many bloggers. 😃

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- Don Massenzio on February 9, 2017 at 8:23 am said:
  
  Thank you.
  
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The Story Reading Ape on February 9, 2017 at 10:47 am said:

CONGRATULATIONS DON – I certainly value your support of my blog and know the authors, whose posts you’ve shared, value your support as well.
Keep going ONWARDS AND UPWARDS DON 👍😃

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- Don Massenzio on February 9, 2017 at 10:51 am said:
  
  Thanks Chris. I couldn’t have reached this milestone without your help and guidance.
  
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  - The Story Reading Ape on February 9, 2017 at 10:54 am said:
    
    Oh I know you would have anyway Don, you’ve got a great blog and great attitude 👍😃
    
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  - Don Massenzio on February 9, 2017 at 11:01 am said:
    
    You’re too kind.
    
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The Story Reading Ape on February 9, 2017 at 10:48 am said:

Reblogged this on Chris The Story Reading Ape's Blog and commented:
If you’re not already following Don’s great blog – you SHOULD BE 👍😃

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- Don Massenzio on February 9, 2017 at 10:51 am said:
  
  Thanks for the endorsement Chris. I appreciate your guidance and help over the past year.
  
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Barbara Franken on February 9, 2017 at 10:53 am said:

Congratulations and great to meet you don x barbara

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- Don Massenzio on February 9, 2017 at 11:01 am said:
  
  Thanks Barbara. Great to meet you too.
  
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Annette Rochelle Aben on February 9, 2017 at 10:54 am said:

You rock! Here’s to the next 1K

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- Don Massenzio on February 9, 2017 at 11:01 am said:
  
  Thanks Annette. You have been a huge help as well. I enjoyed doing your radio show.
  
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John Fioravanti on February 9, 2017 at 10:55 am said:

I am so impressed, Don – your accomplishment gives me hope!

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- Don Massenzio on February 9, 2017 at 11:00 am said:
  
  John, It takes a village…
  
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  - John Fioravanti on February 9, 2017 at 11:04 am said:
    
    I’m a believer! I opened a new blog site 10 days ago and began to network. Today I have a total of 38 followers. A day at a time!
    
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  - Don Massenzio on February 9, 2017 at 11:58 am said:
    
    Congratulations John. that’s about three per day which about the same pace that I ran at. You’re off to a good start. Let me know what I can do to help.
    
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  - John Fioravanti on February 9, 2017 at 12:40 pm said:
    
    Thanks, Don. I’m still feeling my way and am wide open to suggestions. I appreciate your support!
    
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Cynthia Reyes on February 9, 2017 at 10:55 am said:

Congrats, Don. How exciting.

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- Don Massenzio on February 9, 2017 at 11:00 am said:
  
  Thank you so much.
  
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http://www.salpa58.wordpress.com on February 9, 2017 at 10:56 am said:

Congratulations!!! Your kindness and generosity is delightful. I hope 2017 bring you the best yet. ☺

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- Don Massenzio on February 9, 2017 at 11:00 am said:
  
  Thank you so much. I wish the same for you.
  
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TanGental on February 9, 2017 at 11:04 am said:

Well I’m glad I found your blog Don and congrats on such a huge following. V well deserved.

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Yecheilyah on February 9, 2017 at 11:13 am said:

Congratulations Don! You’re so helpful and generous with your support of bloggers and writers. I appreciate you. Excited to meet you in Tampa this year! “The man behind the blog” lol

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- Don Massenzio on February 9, 2017 at 11:56 am said:
  
  Thanks for the kind words. Yes, it will be fun to meet in person. I’ll be “The man behind the books”. I’m painfully shy in person. 🙂
  
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  - Yecheilyah on February 9, 2017 at 12:34 pm said:
    
    Lol, get outta here ; )
    
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Sue Vincent on February 9, 2017 at 11:49 am said:

That’s wonderful, Don! Onwards and upwards 🙂

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- Don Massenzio on February 9, 2017 at 11:55 am said:
  
  Thank you and thanks for your help as well. You set a marvelous example.
  
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  - Sue Vincent on February 9, 2017 at 11:56 am said:
    
    It took me much longer than that to reach a thousand, Don 🙂
    
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  - Don Massenzio on February 9, 2017 at 11:57 am said:
    
    I consider myself fortunate and I had so many good examples to follow and learn from.
    
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  - Sue Vincent on February 9, 2017 at 11:58 am said:
    
    I just sat there in awe for the first couple of years 🙂
    
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J.C. Wolfe on February 9, 2017 at 12:00 pm said:

Congratulations, Don! I’ve been enjoying reading your blog. Hope you continue to gain the many followers you deserve! 🙂

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- Don Massenzio on February 9, 2017 at 12:03 pm said:
  
  Thank you so much for the kind words.
  
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Jennie on February 9, 2017 at 12:12 pm said:

Congratulations! Thanks to Chris, I found your blog.

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- Don Massenzio on February 9, 2017 at 12:38 pm said:
  
  Thank you and Thanks to Chris.
  
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  - Jennie on February 9, 2017 at 12:46 pm said:
    
    My pleasure! I’m sure Chris feels the same way.
    
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Smorgasbord - Variety is the Spice of Life. on February 9, 2017 at 1:09 pm said:

Terrific Don.. your support for other authors is evident and I am sure many more will follow.

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- Don Massenzio on February 9, 2017 at 1:18 pm said:
  
  Thank you so much. You set a great example yourself.
  
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John W. Howell on February 9, 2017 at 2:45 pm said:

Nice going, Don. Congratulations.

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- Don Massenzio on February 9, 2017 at 2:54 pm said:
  
  Thanks John.
  
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  - John W. Howell on February 9, 2017 at 4:11 pm said:
    
    🙂
    
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Let's CUT the Crap! on February 9, 2017 at 3:49 pm said:

Congratulations. This is a stunning milestone in such a short time. 🙂

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- Don Massenzio on February 9, 2017 at 3:55 pm said:
  
  Thanks.
  
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Audrey Driscoll on February 9, 2017 at 5:46 pm said:

Impressive numbers! Congratulations, Don.

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- Don Massenzio on February 9, 2017 at 6:42 pm said:
  
  Thanks
  
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Toni Pike on February 9, 2017 at 8:25 pm said:

Congratulations, Don! A great achievement – and a great blog. Quite amazing to have done so well in such a short time.

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- Don Massenzio on February 9, 2017 at 8:46 pm said:
  
  Thank you. It’s a great community of bloggers.
  
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The Owl Lady on February 11, 2017 at 4:20 pm said:

Reblogged this on Viv Drewa – The Owl Lady.

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- Don Massenzio on February 11, 2017 at 7:31 pm said:
  
  Thanks so much
  
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historyoftelephony on February 13, 2017 at 2:57 pm said:

Congrats Don. Here it to 1000 more!!

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- Don Massenzio on February 13, 2017 at 3:01 pm said:
  
  Thank you so much.
  
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aurorajeanalexander on February 17, 2017 at 9:00 pm said:

Congratulations Don!! You are an inspiration to many and your blog is great!! I wish mine had the same number… but I’m not there yet, even though mine is older. ::-)
Here’s to the next few thousands. 😀

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- Don Massenzio on February 20, 2017 at 12:48 pm said:
  
  Thank you for the kind words. You have a great blog. You will get there.
  
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  - aurorajeanalexander on February 20, 2017 at 6:48 pm said:
    
    Thanks so much for the encouragement. I’m working on it. 🙂
    
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  - Don Massenzio on February 20, 2017 at 9:13 pm said:
    
    Let me know what I can do to help.
    
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  - aurorajeanalexander on February 21, 2017 at 12:18 pm said:
    
    You’re already doing A LOT with all the re-blogs! Thanks so much for your ongoing support!
    
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  - Don Massenzio on February 21, 2017 at 12:38 pm said:
    
    My pleasure.
    
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EJ Jackson on February 19, 2017 at 11:07 am said:

That’s amazing, and very heartening, Dan! I have to say that I have met many lovely people since starting my journey as a writer, and I enjoy learning how others started out and how they’ve progressed. With so many writer’s guides for sale online, it is comforting to discover that not everyone has their eyes firmly fixed on the monetary value of everything they post. Your enthusiasm and kindness is infectious, and I look forward to exploring your blog.

Best wishes in all that you do!

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- Don Massenzio on February 20, 2017 at 12:45 pm said:
  
  Thanks for the kind words E.J.
  
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