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Home • Body image • Announcing the Beauty of a Woman BlogFest IV! #BOAW2015

Announcing the Beauty of a Woman BlogFest IV! #BOAW2015

January 23, 2015

“People, even more than things, have to be restored, renewed, revived, reclaimed, and redeemed; never throw out anyone.” — Sam Levinson, The Beauty of a Woman 

Three years ago, when I was a blogging newbie, I decided to share a story from my experience with an eating disorder I was diagnosed with while modeling in Paris. I have no idea why it struck me that particular day, but it did, so I went with it.

The post, Does Dirt Have Calories? My Story, was longer than many pros suggest, but I believe all of our writing should be as long as it needs to be. And heck, I was sharing it because my gut said to, for cathartic reasons, I suppose, and because I figured a few people struggling with similar issues might read it and find a new glimmer of hope.

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I was blown away when far more happened. For days, I received a steady stream of comments, emails and shout outs on social media. More importantly, I was connecting with writers, many of whom I consider friends today, and realized for the first time the power of this-thing-called-blogging.

Whether we pour our hearts out, let our goofy selves play or share wisdom, writing what we’re compelled to brings mega rewards.

We grow as writers, learn more about ourselves and befriend kick-ass, like-minded readers. The artistry that once brought fulfillment in solace evolves into connectedness as we build a community of mutual support. And we’re inspired to pay that all forward. I know many of you know what I mean! Successful blogging isn’t about “the numbers,” IMO, but authentically sharing and connecting, whether that’s with a few people, a few thousand or more.

As a thanks to folks who supported my story shortly after, I decided to host a blog fest celebrating real beauty. I wasn’t even sure how to host one (“Blog fests are a thing, right?”), but figured my best try couldn’t hurt. Again, I hoped a handful of bloggers would participate, yet many more did—poignantly, hilariously, masterfully. Thanks to hundreds of incredible writers and thousands of readers, BOAW has turned into an uplifting event I look forward to each year.

I suppose if there’s a moral to the story it’s this: Follow your enthusiasm, whether you feel skilled enough, confident enough, fill-in-the-blank enough or not. Gusto will not fail you, particularly when there are awesome people out there who likely share your interest. Why not let that spark evolve into a luminous flame? Uniting has that power, but only if we act on our inclinations. You veteran festers have taught me that. I’m so grateful for another chance to collaborate with you all next month!

I’m honored and excited to announce the 4th annual Beauty of a Woman BlogFest. WOO HOO!

Here’s how it works:

♥ Like last year, we’ll have two categories: Original, centering on beauty, however you define it, and Girl Boner, for exploring the beauty of female sexuality. While all posts will appear on the same day, they’ll be separated by category on the fest page.

♥ To participate as a blogger, register by posting a comment below indicating your desired category. Then write your post sometime before 2/23.

♥ Publish your post on your blog on Monday, 2/23 between 12am and 6am PST.  If you’d like to schedule your post to publish in advance and aren’t sure how, find instructions via Wordpress here and Google/Blogger here.

♥ Make sure your post includes the logo for your category, and a link to the fest page: https://augustmclaughlin.com/boaw15/, inviting readers to stop by to participate!

♥ On 2/23, your name and post link will appear on the fest page at 8am PST. Anyone who stops by between then and 8pm March 1 will have chances to win awesome prizes by reading participants’ contributions, posting comments, sharing the fest and more. (It’s so fun!)

♥ Prize winners will be selected through a digital raffle on the fest page, and announced on my blog in early March. All prizes are valued at $50 or more, and include artwork, gift cards, a style consult, intimacy products and more!

A fun new twist!

This year, I’ve decided to celebrate women entrepreneurs—because, well, you’re spectacular! Toward that end, I’ve commissioned artwork from two gifted artists to offer as prizes, and for use in this year’s logos. (I almost hated adding text to their masterpieces. Fear not! If you win one, yours will be text-free.)

DRUM ROLL, PLEASE….

Thanks to Renée A. Schuls-Jacobson, here is our logo for the original category:

Renee Jacobson art

And here is our Girl Boner category logo, featuring the artistry of A’driane Nieves:

Addey B Nieves

*SWOON* Aren’t they gorgeous? I hope you find them as inspiring as I do!

More on prizes:

In addition to these masterpieces, I’ll be giving away prizes from generous sponsors. Good Clean Love is contributing organic intimacy products, and Style by Rayne, has offered up a fab style consultation. I’ll also feature two participants on Girl Boner Radio, who will have the option of chatting with me on the air or having me read and discuss their post on their behalf.

If you’d like to sponsor a prize with a value of $50 or more, contact me by February 14. To donate a smaller prize, such as a book or smaller gift card, feel free to join up with others to create a goodie box!

Tips for bloggers:

  • To ensure more reads, use a creative or otherwise interesting title.
  • For more visibility on social media, include the hashtag #BOAW15 with your title.
  • If you’re wondering if you’re eligible for the fest, the answer is YES. The fest is open to everyone, including guys, poets, visual artists and blogging newbies. The fest is a great way to expand your network of readers, no matter where you are on your journey—all while having a fab, inspiring time.
  • Not sure what to write about? Consider these prompts:

What makes you feel beautiful? What’s helped you embrace your body/appearance as it is? What area are you still working on—or should you? What makes you feel sexy? What helped you embrace, rather than shame, your sexuality? What’s stopping you? How do you define real beauty or sex appeal? Who epitomizes beauty and sexiness, IYO? What advice would you give your younger self or a girl in your life about beauty and/or sexuality? 

Participants’ names and posts will appear in the order you sign up on fest day. The sooner you sign up, the better!

Ready? Set? Sign…up! Simply post a comment below, letting me know which category you’d like to enter: Original or Girl Boner. And feel free to invite your friends! The more celebrants, the better, I say.

**For updates and tips along the way, RSVP via the Facebook event page—optional, but recommended!

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  1. susielindau says

    January 23, 2015 at 6:29 am

    I’m in! Sign me up for the original. I’m looking forward to it, August!!!!

    Reply
    • August McLaughlin says

      January 23, 2015 at 6:56 am

      Great! So happy to have you back, Susie!

      Reply
  2. jsredmond says

    January 23, 2015 at 6:40 am

    Sounds so exciting. Count me in, August!

    Reply
  3. jsredmond says

    January 23, 2015 at 6:42 am

    Sounds so exciting. Count me in for the original, August!

    Reply
    • August McLaughlin says

      January 23, 2015 at 6:56 am

      Yay. You’re in, Jennifer!

      Reply
  4. August McLaughlin says

    January 23, 2015 at 6:47 am

    Amber West, original category (Signing up for her due to technical difficulties. :))

    Reply
  5. Tiffany A White says

    January 23, 2015 at 6:53 am

    I love this and have for the last few years. I’m in. For the original.

    Ps. Renee’s art rocks!

    Reply
    • August McLaughlin says

      January 23, 2015 at 6:57 am

      Woo hoo! Stoked to have you, Tiffany!

      Reply
  6. Gry Ranfelt says

    January 23, 2015 at 6:54 am

    I must participate this year! Can’t believe it’s a year since I discovered your wonderful blog.

    Reply
    • August McLaughlin says

      January 23, 2015 at 6:58 am

      So grateful you found it, Gry, and that you’re in! Which category would you prefer—original or GB?

      Reply
      • Gry Ranfelt says

        January 23, 2015 at 7:03 am

        I’ll get back to you on it. When i write it I’ll see which angle I take but it’ll definitely have something to do with pole dancing

        Reply
    • August McLaughlin says

      January 23, 2015 at 7:38 am

      I love the sound of that! Happy writing.

      Reply
  7. KM Huber says

    January 23, 2015 at 7:23 am

    This year, I think I have got a way to contribute, August. Sign me up for the original, please. Looking forward to it!
    Karen

    Reply
    • August McLaughlin says

      January 23, 2015 at 7:38 am

      Wonderful! So happy to have you, Karen.

      Reply
  8. Rebecca Zanetti says

    January 23, 2015 at 7:31 am

    This is fantastic! I’d really like to contribute, and I’d like to sign up for the original. Thank you.

    Reply
    • August McLaughlin says

      January 23, 2015 at 7:37 am

      Terrific, Rebecca! You’re in!

      Reply
  9. amyskennedy says

    January 23, 2015 at 7:38 am

    Love this! I kinda, sorta write about stuff like this, but this gives me a much clearer direction–at least for the blog fest. Count me in for the original. But, if I’m moved to write something more in the Girl Boner category, can I move between the two?

    Reply
    • August McLaughlin says

      January 23, 2015 at 1:01 pm

      Great, Amy! So glad you’re joining us. And yes, you can switch categories later. Just let me know if/when you do.

      Reply
  10. StyleByRayne says

    January 23, 2015 at 8:14 am

    I’m in! Not sure which one yet…and Feb. 23 is my bday!!

    Reply
    • August McLaughlin says

      January 23, 2015 at 8:51 am

      Woo hoo! That makes the fest even more special. xo

      Reply
  11. August McLaughlin says

    January 23, 2015 at 8:50 am

    Yolanda Shoshana is in – Girl Boner edition!

    Reply
  12. Stacy Allen says

    January 23, 2015 at 9:15 am

    August, I would love to be included on the original. Count me in!

    Reply
    • August McLaughlin says

      January 23, 2015 at 1:00 pm

      Yay! So happy to have you, Stacy!

      Reply
  13. David N. Walker says

    January 23, 2015 at 9:37 am

    P:ut me in the original section, August. Always glad to participate.

    Reply
    • August McLaughlin says

      January 23, 2015 at 1:00 pm

      Wonderful, David! You’re in!

      Reply
  14. Kassandra Lamb says

    January 23, 2015 at 10:35 am

    You know I’m in! Original category please. Already writing my post!

    Reply
    • August McLaughlin says

      January 23, 2015 at 1:01 pm

      Woo hoo! Thrilled to have you back, Kassandra!

      Reply
  15. MonaKarel says

    January 23, 2015 at 10:41 am

    Absolutely sign me up. My first thought was the original but I’m thinking sexuality from the point of view of a slightly older (ahem) woman might be fun. Let me think on it thanks!!

    Reply
    • August McLaughlin says

      January 23, 2015 at 11:57 am

      I love that idea, Mona! The Girl Boner category could use your insight, but definitely go with whichever is most compelling to you.

      Reply
  16. Audrey Kalman says

    January 23, 2015 at 11:33 am

    This has become an annual tradition that I, too, look forward to! I would love to participate again in the “beauty” category.

    Reply
    • August McLaughlin says

      January 23, 2015 at 1:20 pm

      Perfect! It wouldn’t be the same without you, Audrey!

      Reply
  17. Emily Lindin says

    January 23, 2015 at 1:29 pm

    I’m in, August!

    Reply
    • August McLaughlin says

      January 23, 2015 at 2:05 pm

      Thrilled to have you, Emily!

      Reply
  18. Michel King says

    January 23, 2015 at 3:52 pm

    Definitely in! I’m gonna go with the Girl Boner version. Oh! And I have a prize donation too.

    Reply
    • August McLaughlin says

      January 23, 2015 at 4:06 pm

      Terrific on both counts. Thanks, Michel! I’ll keep an eye out for your message.

      Reply
  19. Louise Behiel says

    January 23, 2015 at 4:38 pm

    I’m baack and I’m in the original category. I was just thinking about BOAW last week. thx August

    Reply
    • August McLaughlin says

      January 23, 2015 at 5:21 pm

      Yeah hoo! So happy to hear that, Louise!

      Reply
  20. Jess Witkins says

    January 24, 2015 at 6:13 am

    I’m definitely in and will kick off my first entry in the Girlboner edition!

    Can I do both? Is that allowed? And I might have an idea for a small prize, but it might be silly. I will let you know.

    Reply
    • August McLaughlin says

      January 24, 2015 at 10:16 am

      Yay! So happy to have you in GB-land, Jess.

      I’ve allowed folks to enter twice if they use different blogs for each. In other words, feel free to enter twice by guest posting on another blog for one category. Doing so would bring them lots of views, exposure and your FAB writing, so it’d be a triple win.

      Reply
  21. Eli Pacheco says

    January 24, 2015 at 10:30 am

    I’m down for the Original again, forever*

    *-Or until you introduce the extra-crispy category.

    Reply
    • August McLaughlin says

      January 24, 2015 at 11:54 am

      LOL Perfect. Thrilled to have you back, Eli!

      Reply
  22. Rhonda Hopkins says

    January 24, 2015 at 5:52 pm

    I’m in for the original! I love that you do this every year, August.

    Reply
    • August McLaughlin says

      January 24, 2015 at 6:26 pm

      Yay, Rhonda! It wouldn’t be as fun without you.

      Reply
  23. shanjeniah says

    January 25, 2015 at 3:42 am

    I’m with Jess – I wanna do both (and that I’m brave enough to try is in no small part do to that amazing in-person infusion of you I got last September!).

    I’m already plotting the posts in my head. The Burton Bunch will be in Oregon, visiting family on the 23rd (the kids’ first time on a plane; I need to get a handle on my nerves, because, well, I’m the Mom….), so I’ll make sure I’m all scheduled in advance. I’ll try to stop by here and there on the day, but internet might be unavailable.

    So happy to know #BOAW is back! I have been waiting!

    Reply
    • August McLaughlin says

      January 25, 2015 at 6:30 am

      So stoked to have you, Shan! And seeing you in NYC was a HUGE highlight of for me.

      As I mentioned to Jess, if possible, dual posts should be posted on different blog sites. (One could be a guest post on another blog, for example.) Hope you have a happy, safe blast in Oregon! The posts will be around for your to pursue after—and the actual fest goes until March 1. So woo hoo, you can mix/mingle and prizes until then.

      Reply
  24. PJ Sharon says

    January 25, 2015 at 6:07 am

    What an awesome idea. I’m totally in! I’ll do the original and plan to post a letter from my adult me to my teen me on my blog on the 23rd. I’ve donated a book to be part of a prize pack from the Addictive Reads authors, but I’ll also offer something on my site for passersby. Thanks for including me.

    Reply
    • August McLaughlin says

      January 25, 2015 at 6:16 am

      Sounds terrific, PJ. Welcome!

      Reply
  25. Kitt Crescendo says

    January 25, 2015 at 4:47 pm

    Ooh! Count me in. I’m back for Girlboner style…. I’m sure that comes as a shock to no one.

    Reply
    • August McLaughlin says

      January 25, 2015 at 4:50 pm

      Not a shock, be definitely a gift! So excited to have you, Kitt.

      Reply
  26. amaryllisturman says

    January 25, 2015 at 7:58 pm

    I’m in! Doing the original category. Can’t wait to participate again

    Reply
    • August McLaughlin says

      January 27, 2015 at 8:23 am

      Yay! So happy to have you back!

      Reply
  27. amaryllisturman says

    January 25, 2015 at 7:59 pm

    Reblogged this on Greenwood Writer's Guild & Poetry Circle and commented:
    An interesting blog fest to participate in February.

    Reply
  28. fangswandsfairy says

    January 26, 2015 at 3:55 am

    I would like to participate in the GirlBoner category with a book blog post – probably books that celebrate female sensuality or talking about Dr. Christiane Northrup’s new book releasing in mid-February. Thank you for organizing and promoting this. I will probably do a giveaway with the post.
    I am surprised you aren’t using a linked list like simply linked.
    My blog post will be here: http://fangswandsandfairydust.com/2015/02/beauty.html

    Reply
    • August McLaughlin says

      January 26, 2015 at 4:14 pm

      Welcome to the fest! I look forward to your post. I’m not sure what “simply linked” is, but this system’s been working well so far.

      Reply
      • fangswandsfairy says

        January 26, 2015 at 5:26 pm

        If you go to simplylinked it is an automated system that creates a linked list. I have one on my Cliche Klatch challenge to see.

        Reply
  29. renée a. schuls-jacobson says

    January 26, 2015 at 4:46 am

    With the best of intentions, I’m in. I really want to write about this. Scary!

    Reply
    • August McLaughlin says

      January 27, 2015 at 8:23 am

      HUGS, Renee!

      Reply
  30. renée a. schuls-jacobson says

    January 26, 2015 at 4:50 am

    Ooops ! Don’t know which category yet. Is that a huge problem? If so, put me down for Original.

    Reply
    • August McLaughlin says

      January 26, 2015 at 6:19 am

      So happy to have you, Renee! You can let me know the category later. (A few days before 2/23 would be awesome. :))

      Reply
      • renée a. schuls-jacobson says

        February 1, 2015 at 5:19 am

        Will do. I’ve got a lot going on in my personal life. Eventually it will all be good,

        Reply
  31. Kourtney Heintz says

    January 26, 2015 at 9:14 am

    I’m in for original August! Thanks for keeping this awesome blog fest going year after year!

    Reply
    • August McLaughlin says

      January 26, 2015 at 4:12 pm

      So glad you’re returning, Kourtney!

      Reply
  32. patriciasands says

    January 26, 2015 at 5:30 pm

    Wouldn’t miss it, August … the original please. I signed with you on FB days ago but just in case … doing it again! I’ll donate copies of The Bridge Club and The Promise of Provence … both tell women’s stories!

    Reply
    • August McLaughlin says

      January 26, 2015 at 8:12 pm

      You’re in! Hooray, Patricia! And so kind of you to donate books. Feel free to give them away on your post! I can let folks know to be on the lookout.

      Reply
  33. Lana Fox says

    January 27, 2015 at 7:25 am

    How gorgeous! I’d love to do this, August, over at the Go Deeper Press blog. Girl Boner category would be great at my end, and we can throw in some e-books as prizes for commenters. Love, love!

    Reply
    • August McLaughlin says

      January 27, 2015 at 8:25 am

      Perfect! You’re in.

      You can give ebooks away on your post. If you throw in gift cards or other goodies worth $50 or more, contact me directly and I’ll add it to the prize page. Thanks for the support!

      Reply
  34. bethteliho says

    January 27, 2015 at 7:31 am

    I’m in! Sign me up for the original, please!

    Reply
    • August McLaughlin says

      January 27, 2015 at 8:25 am

      You’re in, Beth! Thrilled to have you.

      Reply
  35. Jennifer Jensen (@jenjensen2) says

    January 27, 2015 at 7:45 am

    I’ve read BOAW posts each year and always missed writing one myself. So now that I know about it in time, count me in for Original, please!

    Reply
    • August McLaughlin says

      January 27, 2015 at 8:26 am

      Superb! Welcome to the fester-team, Jennifer.

      Reply
  36. Gayle Carline says

    January 27, 2015 at 8:29 am

    Is it too late to get a spot? My safety net says go for Original, but my Triple-Dog-Dare voice is telling me to go for sexuality. I can never resist my Triple-Dog-Dare voice.

    Reply
    • August McLaughlin says

      January 27, 2015 at 8:30 am

      It’s not too late at all, Gayle! And I totally dig that TDD voice.

      Reply
  37. Jacqui says

    January 28, 2015 at 12:09 am

    Hi, I’m new here, but I’d love to join in the fun please, the original category for me.

    Reply
    • August McLaughlin says

      January 28, 2015 at 7:07 am

      Welcome, Jacqui! Very happy to have you and French Village Diaries.

      Reply
  38. Mike Sirota says

    January 28, 2015 at 8:06 am

    You know I’m in, GOTB! Original.

    Reply
    • August McLaughlin says

      January 28, 2015 at 6:29 pm

      Woo hoo! So glad you’re in, EHL.

      Reply
  39. Alicia Street (@AliciaStreet1) says

    January 30, 2015 at 8:06 am

    Hi, August! Haven’t done this since the first one. But I (Alicia) am back and in for the Original.

    Reply
    • August McLaughlin says

      January 30, 2015 at 3:10 pm

      Welcome back, Alicia! So happy to have you.

      Reply
  40. goodcleanlove says

    January 30, 2015 at 2:39 pm

    Would love to participate with some sexy girl boner content…

    Reply
    • August McLaughlin says

      January 30, 2015 at 3:10 pm

      Fabulous! Can’t wait to read your post.

      Reply
  41. Nick and Elise says

    January 31, 2015 at 2:07 pm

    I’m new to this, too, but would like to participate with some erotic poetry in the Girl Boner category.

    Reply
    • August McLaughlin says

      February 1, 2015 at 2:28 pm

      Terrific! Thanks for joining us!

      Reply
  42. kaylacatherine4 says

    February 1, 2015 at 1:37 pm

    The team at Color Him Father Foundation is in! We will do an Original post. Thanks August for this cool opportunity!!

    Reply
    • August McLaughlin says

      February 1, 2015 at 2:27 pm

      So happy to have you! Welcome!

      Reply
  43. Julie Glover says

    February 2, 2015 at 11:37 am

    Alrighty then, put me down for the original category. Beautiful artwork indeed, August!

    Reply
    • August McLaughlin says

      February 2, 2015 at 11:56 am

      Terrific! So happy to have you, Julie.

      Reply
  44. Mina says

    February 2, 2015 at 1:29 pm

    Well, here goes nothing…or something, I hope. I am going to try my typing fingers out in the Original category. Thanks for all you do, August.

    Reply
    • August McLaughlin says

      February 2, 2015 at 1:52 pm

      This is great news, Mina. So thrilled to have you!

      Reply
  45. Jan Morrill says

    February 3, 2015 at 8:23 am

    I’m in for the original category! Sounds fun and exciting, August! I’ll private message you also for a prize donation.

    Reply
    • August McLaughlin says

      February 3, 2015 at 9:54 am

      Thanks, Jan! Very happy to have you. I’ll keep an out out for your message.

      Reply
  46. It's A Dome Life says

    February 3, 2015 at 4:01 pm

    I’m in! Sign me up for the original.

    Reply
    • August McLaughlin says

      February 3, 2015 at 6:40 pm

      Fabulous! Welcome!

      Reply
  47. Araceli rodriguez says

    February 5, 2015 at 9:42 am

    Never participated in anything like this looking forward to it!

    Reply
    • August McLaughlin says

      February 19, 2015 at 2:17 pm

      Terrific! Original category or Girl Boner?

      Reply
  48. Crista Anne says

    February 6, 2015 at 6:03 pm

    I’m all about both, but if I had to pick one – Girl Boner all the way =)

    xoh to you!

    Reply
    • August McLaughlin says

      February 6, 2015 at 6:42 pm

      Yay! So thrilled you’re going us, lady! Can’t wait to read your post. xo

      Reply
      • Crista Anne says

        February 7, 2015 at 1:12 pm

        I think that I will also do Original on my tumblr blog, http://cristaanne.tumblr.com =)

        Reply
        • August McLaughlin says

          February 7, 2015 at 2:37 pm

          Perfect!

          Reply
  49. Satin Sheet Diva says

    February 9, 2015 at 8:09 pm

    Yay! Last year was my first – looking forward to doing it again this year so sign me up for the Girl Boner post.

    Reply
    • August McLaughlin says

      February 9, 2015 at 8:25 pm

      So glad to have you back!

      Reply
      • Satin Sheet Diva says

        February 19, 2015 at 9:02 am

        Ha ha…inspiration struck and it looks as if I’m doing the Original category instead, same as last year, lol. smh…

        Reply
    • August McLaughlin says

      February 19, 2015 at 2:18 pm

      That works! Thanks for letting me know.

      Reply
  50. morgaine620 says

    February 10, 2015 at 6:06 am

    Hi there August, thanks for this great Blog Fest. I have invited the participants of my “Love Is In Da Blog” blog hop to take part (https://justfoolingaroundwithbee.wordpress.com/2015/02/10/love-is-in-da-blog-special-announcement/) and I am going to take part in Original with my other blog “The Bee Writes…”. Am looking forward to fellow bloggers post. Just have to figure out what “between 12am and 6am PST” in GMT is :-).

    Reply
    • August McLaughlin says

      February 10, 2015 at 7:38 am

      How very cool! Thanks so much for joining us, and for spreading the word. Looks like 6am PST is 2pm GMT. I hope that helps!

      Reply
      • morgaine620 says

        February 10, 2015 at 12:13 pm

        Hi August, you are welcome and thanks for having us

        Reply
  51. suzesylvs says

    February 10, 2015 at 6:46 am

    Sign me up for original. I really enjoyed being a part of last years blog fest.

    Reply
    • August McLaughlin says

      February 15, 2015 at 8:11 am

      So glad you’re back!

      Reply
  52. Helen Espinosa says

    February 10, 2015 at 6:53 am

    I would love to participate in the original category, please. This is awesome, by the way!

    Reply
    • August McLaughlin says

      February 10, 2015 at 7:37 am

      Wonderful! So happy to have you, Helen!

      Reply
  53. OleanderPlume says

    February 10, 2015 at 8:35 pm

    Hi there, I would love to participate, probably in the Girl Boner category. This sounds like fun, looking forward to writing, and reading!

    Reply
    • August McLaughlin says

      February 10, 2015 at 8:44 pm

      Great! So happy to have you.

      Reply
  54. Elizabeth Anne Mitchell says

    February 15, 2015 at 6:34 am

    August, I’m planning to participate in the original version.

    Reply
    • August McLaughlin says

      February 15, 2015 at 7:03 am

      Wonderful! I’m stoked to have you with us, Elizabeth.

      Reply
      • Elizabeth Anne Mitchell says

        February 15, 2015 at 7:09 am

        I’m looking forward to it, August. It’s an important subject and a great group of bloggers.

        Reply
  55. katybrandes says

    February 18, 2015 at 11:44 am

    August – I am also planning to take part in the original category. Thanks!

    Reply
    • August McLaughlin says

      February 18, 2015 at 1:56 pm

      Fabulous! Welcome, Katy!

      Reply
  56. Jean Franzblau says

    February 18, 2015 at 2:22 pm

    I would love to participate! GirlBoner version.

    Reply
    • August McLaughlin says

      February 18, 2015 at 5:23 pm

      Wonderful!

      Reply
  57. Jessica Evans says

    February 19, 2015 at 3:38 am

    Hi August! I’d like to participate in this event! I’ll be posting to the original category! Thank you!

    Reply
    • August McLaughlin says

      February 19, 2015 at 1:24 pm

      Terrific! Thanks, Jessica!

      Reply
  58. Stephanie Dreyer says

    February 19, 2015 at 10:52 am

    I would love to contribute a post, August!

    Reply
    • Stephanie Dreyer says

      February 19, 2015 at 10:53 am

      And for the Girl Boner category.

      Reply
      • August McLaughlin says

        February 19, 2015 at 1:25 pm

        Fabulous! So happy to have you.

        Reply
  59. katewoodauthor says

    February 19, 2015 at 4:16 pm

    I’m participating, August! I’ll be in the Original category. Thanks!

    Reply
    • August McLaughlin says

      February 19, 2015 at 5:12 pm

      Yay! That’s great news, Kate!

      Reply
  60. Ayesha Hilton says

    February 21, 2015 at 12:55 pm

    Hi! Is it too late to join? I thought I’d already commented but I couldn’t see my post above

    Reply
    • August McLaughlin says

      February 22, 2015 at 1:42 pm

      Not at all! Let me know which category you’ll be posting in.

      Reply
  61. Joy Saint James says

    February 22, 2015 at 7:59 pm

    Better late than never, I hope…please count me in for Girl Boner. https://joysaintjames.wordpress.com/

    Reply
    • August McLaughlin says

      February 22, 2015 at 8:21 pm

      You’re in! Thanks for joining us!

      Reply
      • Joy Saint James says

        February 23, 2015 at 8:24 am

        Here’s my Girl Boner blog post for Fest. As you say, Woo HOO! https://joysaintjames.wordpress.com/2015/02/23/the-meaning-of-life-and-other-deep-questions/

        Reply
  62. morgaine620 says

    February 22, 2015 at 8:24 pm

    Reblogged this on Just Fooling Around With Bee and commented:
    Today is the day!
    From 12am to 6am PST (8am to 2pm GMT) we can post our “The Beauty Of A Woman” posts to Augusts Blog. Please link to the Fest Page here: https://augustmclaughlin.com/boaw15/ and if you want to “Love Is In Da Blog” too.
    Am looking forward to your posts :-): Now my darlings: go, create and have lots of fun!!!!

    Reply
  63. Ayesha Hilton says

    February 23, 2015 at 2:16 am

    Hi August! Here’s my blog:

    http://www.ayeshahilton.com/body-maserati-station-wagon/

    Looking forward to the blogfest!

    Thank you!

    Reply

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