I didn’t think I could smile more than I did yesterday after seeing my name on the cover of the Make Believe anthology coming out in December 2012, but when I saw that the lovely and talented C.B. Wentworth nominated me for a Reader Appreciation Award, the beaming began all over again. I love her blog and admire her as an individual, so whenever she passes an award on to me, I feel very honored.
Isn’t it a beautiful, bright and sunny award? Thank you so much, C.B. for thinking of me.
In order to accept this award I need to do the following:
- List something you’ve been up to lately.
- Nominate 6 other blogs
That seems simple enough!
First, what I’ve been up to:
- I have been working on revisions for my short story, The Amulet of Ormisez, that will appear in the Make Believe anthology. I’m sure there will be more to come.
- I’ve been reading and taking notes on marketing because I can’t sell a lamp to a light bulb.
- I’m writing three novels at the moment and 2 short stories while popping over resumes for jobs. Would love to freelance write from home, but can’t seem to break into the business no matter how many proposals I send out.
- Gearing up to visit a dear friend of 28 years in Ft. Myers, FL in a couple of weeks. The week after that I’ll finally get to meet a blogger/beta and friend of mine and her family while enjoying a lovely day at Sea World in Orlando! I’m squealing over both trips. Can you hear me? 🙂
- I’m working with a good friend on designing a kick-butt website. It may be years before it’s ever at the level in my dreams, but I always dream big!
Six blogs who deserve this award:
Jennifer M. Eaton – this woman is a source of inspiration. She’s funny, her blog is brilliant, filled with great tidbits on writing, and she’s probably one of the nicest, most sincere people I know. Take a jump over to her blog and you’ll see what I mean.
Katy Upperman – aspiring young adult author, mom to a precious little girl and an Operative at YA Confidential! This lady is always upbeat and her blog is a delight to read. Her hubby is in the army and they were recently transplanted to California. Her stories and pictures of her road trip are priceless.
Lightning Droplets: I am addicted to the inspiring short stories. The prose is lovely, intriguing, and magical.
TBN Ranch – this lady is an inspiration to me. She runs a ranch and has the most beautiful chickens I’ve ever seen. She’s a fellow animal lover and advocate and she writes beautiful stories of her life in the southwest. I always look forward to her posts. Amy is on my list of ‘must meet bloggers’. Lovely person.
Be Not Afeard – I recently found this site and I’m glad I did. It’s a great blog for the aspiring writer with lovely articles, inspiration and personal journeys.
Wanton Creation: I love this guy. He makes me smile and he’s so willing to help others. I don’t think the male bloggers get the appreciation they deserve, but this guy gets me through my days. His goal to hit 12 novellas in a 12 months is awe-inspiring. Head on over his way and cheer him on!
Please visit all these wonderful blogs. You’ll be glad you did.
Congrats on this, and thank you so much for your incredibly kind words, I am terribly flattered! 😀
Sounds like you’re very busy too! But it also sounds like you’re having fun which is the main thing! 🙂
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Congratulations on the award, good luck with the revisions and have fun in Florida! I’m off to check out the blogs! 🙂
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I live in Florida. I just don’t get down south of me very often. Orlando maybe twice a year and it’s only 90 minutes away. But why go there when I have Busch Gardens, Adventure Island and the beaches right in my own back door? 🙂 It’s heaven here.
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Lucky lady! We were there in 2000 for all the attractions and loved it! 🙂
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Congrats! and wow you have so much going on!
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Congratulations!!!! Any award is brilliant, but to receive one from the lovely CB is such an honour isn’t it 🙂
Xx
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You deserve it! 🙂
I can’t wait to check out the blogs you’ve passed it along to.
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Wow, thanks so much sweetie. That really means a lot to me. You are as gratious and kind as you are talented!
Now, go explode something for me.
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hee hee. My dragons are exploding lots of stuff in my new YA novel! You’ll like it.
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Wahooooo! Bring on the Chaos baby!
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Congrats on your award! Wow 3 novels at once. That’s quite impressive. 🙂
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Congrats, and thanks for the fun sites to go visit. I love being led to good sites by my fellow bloggers.
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that’s what these awards are all about…paying it forward. I’ve found so many great blogs through other sites.
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Jenny, the excitement in your ‘voice’ is so palpable; I’m delighted for you in every way possible! Congratulations, and thank you so much for some new blogs to check out! Enjoy your day! 🙂
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Thank you, love. How is your brother?
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Thanks for asking, Jenny – my bro starts radiation therapy in about a week, so we are all continuing to pray for him. xoxox
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