A to Z Theme Reveal
This April, I will be participating in the A to Z Challenge for the third time in a row.
For the first, I took each day as it came and wrote about random subjects from A to Z.
By the second year, I had gained some experience and during that time there was quite a buzz about to theme or not to theme. So, I decided to go with the theme. Last year, my theme for the A to Z Challenge 2014 was Marriage from A to Z in exactly 55 words! Yes, I wrote about the ingredients that make or break a married relationship and packaged them in 55 Fiction. It was a fun and a challenging experience.
Having written without a theme and on a theme from A to Z, these last two years, I spent some time on whether to theme or not, this year. Mind you, both are quite challenging in their own way. Writing on a random new topic almost every day or writing on a planned subject(which could be restrictive) from A to Z has its thrills and chills.
I did an extensive 5-minute research and decided to go with a theme for the April A to Z Challenge 2015.
And the big moment has arrived. It’s time to reveal my theme for this year’s challenge.
Drum rolls please…
My Theme for the A to Z Challenge 2015 is : Emotions and Feelings from A to Z in 55 Words.
Emotions and feelings are an integral and essential part of our life’s experience. They drive us and even drive us astray. Healthy and unhealthy expression of emotions comes naturally to us. So, this April I will be exploring the varied positive and negative emotions and feelings in the form of short stories expressed in exactly 55 words!!
Why 55 words again, you may ask! Well, it’s a win-win situation for both you the reader and I the writer and I’d not like it not any other way 😀
Hope you’d enjoy reading the 26 stories on emotions from A to Z as much as I’d love writing them. See you around!
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And did I tell you that I am in AJ’s team (one of the Co-host for this year’s challenge) as wHooligan and that’s second year in a row!! Joining me are LuAnn Braley, Kripali Kulkarni, TaMara Sloan and Sue McPeak. We will be watching you and of course doing all the ‘hard work’ behind the scenes!
Happy reading, writing and connecting all through the April! Cheers ♥
March 23, 2015 12:08 am|
Wow! Cool theme! Definitely looking forward to it 🙂 Have fun, Shilpa!
March 23, 2015 6:58 pm|
Thanks Shalini! I am looking forward to read the Shakespearen Idioms from A to Z, on your blog too! Cheers 🙂
March 23, 2015 12:13 am|
I’m already glued to your theme! Loved you last year’s theme. Looking ahead for this one too! Good luck!
March 23, 2015 6:59 pm|
Thanks Nibha! Glad you liked this theme. Looking forward to all the stories from you, this April, too! Cheers! 🙂
March 23, 2015 12:26 am|
Hi Shilpa…What an engaging topic and theme you have revealed. So amazing to me that you can write so much meaning with only 55 words. Needless to say I am looking forward to your posts and to our Minion Teamwork as AJ’s wHooligans. Thanks for the mention.
I am visiting from the AtoZ Theme Reveal Blog Hop…please, simply click on my Signature Link for a visit to my Theme Reveal.
Sue at CollectInTexas Gal
AtoZ 2015 Challenge
AJ’s wHooligans
March 23, 2015 7:07 pm|
Hi Sue! So good to see you here! Thanks and glad that you liked my theme. Hope I am able to do justice to it! *Fingers Crossed* I am so looking forward to your collection of stories and photos based on your Mother’s Shoebox Album and your 1950’s and 1960’s Scrapbooks!! Cheers 🙂
March 23, 2015 12:30 am|
I love your 55ers… looking forward to read more. 🙂
March 23, 2015 7:08 pm|
Thanks for your support, Sheethal! Are you participating in this challenge??
March 23, 2015 2:22 am|
awesome theme…I love your 55 fictions 😀 Glad to know you are part of the hooligans 🙂 Best of luck
March 23, 2015 7:09 pm|
Thank you so much, Raj! Looking forward to your wonderful travel pics and yoga journey! 🙂
March 23, 2015 2:50 am|
Love your theme idea, Shilpa! What fun! So creative reading about all these theme ideas. Have fun with the challenge!
March 23, 2015 7:10 pm|
Thanks a lot, Cathy! Arent you doing the April challenge??
March 23, 2015 3:38 am|
You know, your theme was my initial theme choice too but then I found something else and decided to leave emotions to 2016. Good luck with the challenge! Looking forward to your posts 🙂
March 23, 2015 7:11 pm|
I simply loved your theme, Sanch! Very fun and interesting! Thanks a lot and good luck to you too! 🙂
March 23, 2015 5:48 am|
Cool 🙂 I did emotions last year but packing the post in 55 words? That will be fun and challenging. Looking forward to your posts 🙂
March 23, 2015 7:12 pm|
Thank you Swathi! I am looking forward to your stories too 🙂
March 23, 2015 5:57 am|
Sounds interesting! I’ll come back for those emotion laden posts 😉 How fun for you to be a whooligan!
March 23, 2015 7:14 pm|
Thanks Vinodini! Yes, being a wHooligan is a lot of fun and hard work too 😀 Loved your theme. Looking forward to read your thoughts and stories on phrasal verbs from A to Z 🙂
March 23, 2015 7:31 am|
Hi Shilpa,
This is my first time here. Found you through B-A-R. So glad that I did. The theme looks very interesting. I am amazed at how wonderfully you do the 55ers ( I checked out some of your last year’s posts for AtoZ). Looking forward to your posts 🙂
-Shantala
March 23, 2015 7:16 pm|
Hi Shantala! Good to connect with you too! Thanks a lot, glad you liked my earlier attempts at 55 Fiction! I am looking forward to be inspired through your words in April too! Cheers 🙂
March 23, 2015 7:52 am|
Awesome theme! I am intrigued by your 55 words, too. I wish I could write that concisely. I just love words and love to talk. Twitter stresses me out. Trying to blog in less than 55 words would probably push me over the edge.
I can’t wait to start seeing how everyone progresses.
March 23, 2015 7:19 pm|
Thank you, Carrie! I know what you mean. But I find writing in 55 words pretty interesting, fun and challenging. I am so looking forward to read your posts on people in The Bible. Good luck to you 🙂
March 23, 2015 9:12 am|
That’s a great pick, Shilpa and I look forward to reading your posts in April.
My initial pick was to go random for the challenge but something inside me warned against it since I will be a first timer this year.
But your idea of no theme / themes inspire me to try them out 🙂 All the best for the blog-a-thon.
March 23, 2015 7:23 pm|
I have seen that both the ‘no theme and theme’ posts have their pros and cons! I hope you enjoy reading, writing and connecting during this A to Z Challenge! Thanks a lot and good luck to you too 🙂
March 23, 2015 9:18 am|
55 words again? Smart girl! 🙂
March 23, 2015 7:23 pm|
LOL 😀 You know it 😀
March 23, 2015 11:07 am|
Wonderful! That’s a great theme!
I’ll be around Shilpa 🙂
March 23, 2015 7:25 pm|
Thanks Parul. I’ll be looking forward to your posts too, this April! Cheers 🙂
March 23, 2015 11:33 am|
That sounds like a great theme, Shilpa!Wish you the very best for the challenge!
March 23, 2015 7:26 pm|
Thanks a lot, Shilpa! Arent you doing this challenge?
March 23, 2015 11:57 am|
Loved your posts last year and look forward to this year too.
March 23, 2015 7:27 pm|
Thanks a lot, Suzy! I am looking forward to your prose and poetry too 🙂
March 23, 2015 12:00 pm|
Oh my, you clearly DO love a challenge! This is my first A-Z ( and I’m a relative newbie blogger) so it’s going to be exciting to discover the range of styles and approaches. Good luck!
Wendy at Wendy of The Rock
March 23, 2015 7:28 pm|
LOL 😀 Yes 😀 I am looking forward to a lot of fun and challenging myself in the process, too!
All the best to you, Wendy, as you write different letters from A to Z! Cheers 🙂
March 23, 2015 12:59 pm|
Your 55 words magic was really cool last year, this year it will be equally fun.
Emotions are essential 😉
Getting my post up soon.
March 23, 2015 7:29 pm|
Thanks Inderpreet! Looking forward to your post on the theme reveal! 🙂
March 23, 2015 1:00 pm|
Great…..your themes are so reachable to all kinds of audience with lot of emotions 😉
ohh,so you r a cohost assistant too?wonderful
Happy AZing
March 23, 2015 7:30 pm|
Thanks Satya! Are you participating this year?
March 23, 2015 11:54 pm|
Yes, i am very much with you in this.
It took me this long to stick to one theme 🙂
March 23, 2015 11:59 pm|
That’s wonderful! I enjoyed reading your last year’s posts on work in the corporates! Looking forward to be inspired through your life lessons this year 🙂
March 23, 2015 1:49 pm|
Ahhh I need to do a theme reveal !! But not getting the time!
By the way I love your 55ers, loved them last year and I’m sure will love them this year too 🙂
March 23, 2015 7:31 pm|
Thanks Nabanita! I am looking forward to read your stories and experiences on the whole shebang called life!! 🙂
March 23, 2015 2:51 pm|
I always enjoyed reading your post, and I like your theme -emotions, sounds interesting.. looking forward to this year ! also congrats for being the co host assistant..
March 23, 2015 7:31 pm|
Thanks a lot, Genevive! Appreciate your support! 🙂
March 23, 2015 3:15 pm|
55 Words! Wow! On emotions! Great thank you Shilpa … will sign up!
Thanks for being a co-host and to your minions.
March 23, 2015 7:33 pm|
Thank you Susan! Glad you are joining us this April! Looking forward to read all about dreams on your blog! Cheers 🙂
March 23, 2015 5:01 pm|
Wonderful theme, Shilpa. Can’t wait to read your stories. Have fun. 🙂
March 23, 2015 7:36 pm|
Thank you Vinitha! Looking forward to read your life taught lessons, this April! Cheers 🙂
March 23, 2015 5:40 pm|
We’re waiting for the emotional times here, Shilpa 🙂 Loved your Marriage in 55 words through A to Z, and I’m sure this is going to be one beautiful journey too!
Emotional roller coaster 😀 🙂
March 23, 2015 7:37 pm|
Good to see you back in action, Sreeja and looking forward to read your story in a series, this coming April. Thanks a lot 🙂
March 23, 2015 5:52 pm|
Love the idea of short posts, and I couldn’t stop by without saying how much I love your rose quote, Have a great challenge.
March 23, 2015 7:39 pm|
Thanks Rosie! Aha! You are a rose too 🙂 ♥
Looking forward to read the various characters from books, through your words, this April. And thanks for linking up my blog in your post! Cheers 🙂
March 23, 2015 5:56 pm|
Wow! an emotional feast for us! Great shilpa, willl be around to cheer you. You sure will rock!
March 23, 2015 7:40 pm|
Thank you, Asha! Love and appreciate your support ♥
Why dont you join us for this challenge! It would be fun! 🙂
March 23, 2015 6:02 pm|
Lovely! I remember last year.
I am laughing at your “extensive 5 minute research” Shilpa!
Win-win = Even I am considering short posts this year 😛
March 23, 2015 7:43 pm|
Did I tell you that I am in awe of you! Writing for this challenge on 3 blogs!!! Super amazing!
You know how it is during such a challenge… it cannot be anything but short posts! 😀
March 23, 2015 6:26 pm|
Hey!! We share the same theme 😆 😆 But I’m not setting a word limit, this is my first A to Z so I don’t want to mess it up. I will be dropping by 🙂 Wish you good luck!!
March 23, 2015 7:44 pm|
Aha! Same pinch, Vidya! Looking forward to read your posts and all the best for your first challenge too! 🙂
March 23, 2015 7:14 pm|
Good luck with the A-Z!!
March 23, 2015 7:44 pm|
Thank you so much Kathy! Arent you joing us this April?
March 23, 2015 10:35 pm|
I remember you rocked it last year with the 55-ers and no doubt you will do the same this year. Fabulous idea for a theme 🙂 Good luck, Shilpa. Whooligan it away 😀
March 23, 2015 10:41 pm|
Thanks a lot, Shailaja! Fingers crossed this time… I have just received my travel plan and I’d be away for more than 15 days next month. I dont know how I’ll manage!! 😕
March 23, 2015 11:19 pm|
Hi shilpa, loved your theme,
emotions and feeling in it self says a lot and when they come in alphabetical order by a rose gal i am sure it will be fun to read them all. Your creative writing has always rocked and will do so this year too I long to read all emotions/ feelings from your writings and stories….
March 23, 2015 11:24 pm|
HI Pracz! Thanks a lot for your kind words! Hope you enjoy reading the 55ers on emotions and feelings! Arent you participating in this April challenge?
March 24, 2015 12:26 am|
I really want to participate dear but time constraints, cant write timely….some other commitments….i am a free time writer…
But ya sure will get inspired by your writings will be a beginner this time…before i start swimming in words….
March 24, 2015 11:03 am|
No worries! Blogging can wait, it is life that has to take precedence over everything! Take care and enjoy!
March 24, 2015 12:00 am|
your ‘marriage’ theme last year was awesome…and I’m looking forward to some innovative reads on ’emotions’ this year!
March 24, 2015 12:04 am|
Thanks S! I am looking forward to your posts on love too! Cheers 🙂
March 24, 2015 5:45 am|
Awesome theme! I can’t wait to read your stories. Emotions sometimes prove difficult to write about and it will be fun to see what a gifted writer comes up with! Looking forward to it!
Michele at Angels Bark
March 24, 2015 11:06 am|
Thanks Michele! Hope I am able to pack some emotions in 55 words! Love your theme and looking forward to join you in your musical journey 🙂
March 24, 2015 11:45 am|
Awesome! Will love to have you along for the ride! 😉
March 24, 2015 2:52 pm|
I could have sworn I commented on this post. So looking forward to reading your posts in April and wHooliganizing with you. :O)
March 24, 2015 9:59 pm|
Oh! Happens sometimes, though I checked the spam folder for your comment, it isnt there! 😐
Oh yes, we are in it together again! Looking forward to all the fun and madness 🙂
March 24, 2015 6:55 pm|
Interesting theme! The 55 word limit will make it even more challenging. Looking forward to your posts.
March 24, 2015 10:01 pm|
Yes, it is! I am wondering if I have suicidal tendencies 😉 Thanks Debbie!
March 24, 2015 8:08 pm|
What a great theme! Looking forward to journeying through April with you and seeing what greatness you come up with!
March 24, 2015 10:02 pm|
Thanks Anne! Looking forward to read you too 🙂
March 24, 2015 8:21 pm|
You’ll have plenty to draw from writing about emotions and feelings. Smart move.
Arlee Bird
A to Z Challenge Co-host
March 24, 2015 10:03 pm|
Yes, that was the idea 😀 Thanks Lee! Looking forward to read your blogging tips and mantras! 🙂
March 25, 2015 7:38 am|
Shilpa, I had commented yesterday, but cant find them here.
Your theme is amazing. Last year 55ers were a great success. Waiting to read your astounding posts.
April 1, 2015 1:57 pm|
I checked the spam folder too, cant find your comment. So, it must have just got lost in the cyber world 😐
Thanks a lot for your kind words Ma’am. Looking forward to read your posts too!
March 25, 2015 8:37 pm|
I like your approach to this year’s A to Z. Theme or not to theme, that is a big question when 26 days are dedicated to the venture. Last year I didn’t have a theme. This year, like you, I do but an open theme with lots of room for creativity. I look forward to your posts. Your topic is so relevant to our everyday existence yet leaves room for artful interpretations as well.
April 1, 2015 1:58 pm|
Thanks Stephanie. Glad you liked my theme. Looking forward to read you too 🙂
March 25, 2015 9:49 pm|
I enjoyed your theme last year Shilpa. This year it promises to be even more fun. Will be definitely be around.
Beat About the Book
April 1, 2015 1:59 pm|
Thanks Tulika. I loved your theme last year and this year’s theme is great too. Even though you are now not participating in the challenge, hope you’d write on the theme at your pace! Will miss you!
March 25, 2015 9:51 pm|
Okay so my comment disappeared. I do remember your theme from last year. It was just great. Will definitely be dropping by this year too.
Beat About the Book
April 1, 2015 1:59 pm|
It was in the spam folder! 😐
March 26, 2015 7:15 am|
Since I never participate in any of these challenges….all I do is to wish you best of luck.
April 1, 2015 2:00 pm|
Thanks a lot, Mr Chowla. Your support means a lot 🙂
March 26, 2015 12:57 pm|
This seems really cool! Sure to frequent this place to read the short stories.
April 1, 2015 2:00 pm|
Thanks Anu! See you around 🙂
March 30, 2015 12:03 pm|
That sounds like a fun theme Shilpa! 🙂 I look forward to reading your posts! Enjoy the A to Z challenge this month! 🙂 <3
April 1, 2015 2:01 pm|
Thanks Elly! Looking forward to read you too 🙂
April 27, 2015 6:22 pm|
Good theme with a better concept Loved your posts last year and look forward to this year too.