Ask Tazi! looked like it was going to go viral for a little while...but today the numbers are way down as the column that sent it skyrocketing fades with the passing of current events into political history. Interest in the Cranston Prayer Banner scandal in starting to wan, and the shot heard 'round the world is starting to lose its boom. The links remain on news-sources like WPRO-AM and FM, but page hits are again down.
On the same day as "Tazi" responded to a letter about the prayer banner decision, his column was picked up as a featured story in an international food and beverage organization's newsletter, adding to the international attention his column was receiving. I had to add a BabelFish Translator to the page, so everyone could read the column with ease. I have definitely attracted new readers - which is great, considering the book release of Ask Tazi! occurred yesterday - but I still feel a bit of a let-down. I knew the day would be coming, and it came much later than I expected; but it still leaves me feeling kinda blue...like my 15 minutes of fame ended five minutes too early.
Kim, I am very proud of you and do not give up. As a fellow writer for a student newspaper, I feel the same some days. But when you do, look at all of those readers lives, in which you and Tazi have touched and helped.We all go through our sow periods, but trust me, it will pick up and it will pick up HUGE!! Just keep up the great work and spread the joy of Ask Tazi as much as you can. I wish you great luck, love, and tons of blessings.
ReplyDeleteLove, Maya