Blog of Author J Lenni Dorner: Reflections #AtoZChallenge and June IWSG

Reflections

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Reflecions 2026 #AtoZChallenge

J's REFLECTIONS

Quote I believe that if someone wants to, they will, because when I wanted to, I did. I showed up even when I was drained and tired. I found time, even on my busiest days. I reprioritized instead of making excuses. There is time for what matters most to an individual.

"I believe that if someone wants to, they will, because when I wanted to, I did. I showed up even when I was drained and tired. I found time, even on my busiest days. I reprioritized instead of making excuses. There is time for what matters most to an individual." - Unknown

As I left a list of questions to be prompts on the A to Z blog, I felt I should answer them here on my blog.

How do you feel about the Theme Reveal?

😎🐢🦃🐺 - I love it. It's a great way to preview what blogs will offer, and it increases participation and planning!

In what ways does the reflection post help you?

😎🐢🦃🐺 - I like to look back over the month and see if I've met my goals and review how well my blog has done.

What experiences have you had in the past, or hope to have this year, with the Road Trip?

😎🐢🦃🐺 - I get a few visits now and then because of it. With fewer challenge participants, it isn't as necessary as it once was.

Does the HTML on the badges/ graphics page help you?

😎🐢🦃🐺 - I find it helpful. I do a lot in HTML code.

Did you meet your blogging goals in April?

😎🐢🦃🐺 - I did!

One goal was to comment on every blog on the Master List in April. I have done that. (With the exception to blogs that lacked an A to Z post or a way to comment: Personal Growth & Wellness, The English Explorer, Visits With Mary, Writing all along , The Madlab Post, Belles-Lettres, bneil.me, The Story Factory, CANDID CANINE: MINIS & BOOKS, Books Reviews and more - Cai)

https://obliqview.blogspot.com/ I B Arora - Put the wrong website in the masterlist, but I got the right one from a comment. (The link in the Masterlist went to the blogger dashboard instead of a blog.)

I LOVE the x posts. Those are my favorites to visit.

What were your top five favorite blogs from the challenge to visit in April this year?

😎🐢🦃🐺 - I left lots of comments on the myths and books posts of Ronel at https://www.ronelthemythmaker.com
😎🐢🦃🐺 - I enjoyed half a dozen of these https://crackerberries.wordpress.com/
😎🐢🦃🐺 - I commented on a lot of these random posts https://lawsofgravity.blogspot.com/
😎🐢🦃🐺 - The most adorable 🥰 blog in the challenge https://georgesgpworld.uk/
😎🐢🦃🐺 - I like books https://jannghi.blogspot.com
😎🐢🦃🐺 - I really like books https://www.erinpenn.com/blog/
😎🐢🦃🐺 - Janet usually has cheerful posts, but she went strong political this year, and I enjoyed it https://scr4pl80.com/
😎🐢🦃🐺 - There were some great visuals here https://linzebrandon.blogspot.com

Did a co-host (J Lenni Dorner, Arlee Bird, Zalka Csenge Virág, John Holton, Jayden R Vincente, or Ronel Janse van Vuuren) comment on your blog during the challenge?

😎🐢🦃🐺 - I received at least 27 from Ronel.

Is there a comment you received on your blog in April that is your favorite?

😎🐢🦃🐺 - I had several!

Who were your top comment-leavers this challenge, and did they do the challenge?

😎🐢🦃🐺 - In addition to Ronel's 💖... at least 24 from Liz A., at least 9 from Barbie of Crackerberries -- and both did the challenge

Are there any other blog hops you regularly take part in?

😎🐢🦃🐺 - IWSG

Did you discover anything interesting because of the Challenge?

😎🐢🦃🐺 - I learned about a virtue that I would consider to be the opposite (corrupt) https://titli15081977.blogspot.com/2026/04/v-for-virtues.html
😎🐢🦃🐺 - I also found another blogger who is grateful for the blogging community, as I am. https://onceuponatimehappilyeverafteragain.blogspot.com/2026/04/have-mercy-this-has-been-longest-26.html
😎🐢🦃🐺 - I learned why celebrities are also called stars. https://uniquelymaladjustedbutfun.blogspot.com/2026/04/wishing-for-wing-zings-atozchallenge.html
😎🐢🦃🐺 - I learned of "Dendromancy (tree divination)" https://loribossert.com/2026/04/28/a-z-challenge-2026-x/

Will you plan to do the Blogging from A to Z April Challenge in 2027, and why (or why not)?

😎🐢🦃🐺 - I am the team captain, so you better believe I will!

Will you recommend this blog hop to others?

😎🐢🦃🐺 - I always do.

If RoadTrippers only visit one of your Challenge posts, which would you suggest and why?

😎🐢🦃🐺 - I would start with A. It sets the posts up and has an interesting question. https://jlennidorner.blogspot.com/2026/04/a-hearts-desire-atozchallenge-2026.html

Do you plan to visit the A to Z site every month?

😎🐢🦃🐺 - I always do! I write some of those posts. 😏

MAP VISUAL of how the Challenge did for my blog this year:

@JLenniDorner website hit map

InsecureWritersSupportGroup.com

https://www.facebook.com/groups/IWSG13

Shout-out to Alex and the awesome co-hosts for today: Jenni Enzor, Jemima Pett, Jamie of Uniquely Maladjusted but Fun, and Kim Lajevardi!

May 6 question -

What was the most inspiring feedback you received from readers, including agents, editors, and beta readers?

There are several reviews I am grateful for, and here are highlights of two that were turned into images by AllAuthor during my Proof of Existence promo.