I Was Nominated for the Versatile Blogger Award!

I have to say, this is pretty sweet. Sweet in both the super cool (yet slightly poser-ish) teenager way,
“SWWEEETTT” and sweet, the little old lady way, “Aw, ain’t that sweet.” I was nominated by Jase Rosenberg (find him here on twitter) who is hands down, the nicest and most encouraging writer I have met through the twitterverse. He is always around to brighten your day and his blog is a pleasure to read. BTW, if you don’t read it, you should. He goes off the beaten path in a personal manner that plenty of writers shy away from, but not him. He’ll cut himself open and bleed into his blog, the very beatings of his heart. And if that mental imagine doesn’t spur you to investigate, maybe this link will.

Oh, and while you’re there, return the kind favor and leave him a sweet comment 😉

The Versatile Blogger Award  has certain rules:

• Thank the award giver and link back to them in your post.
• Share 7 things about yourself.
• Pass this award along to 15 other bloggers.
• Contact your chosen bloggers to let them know about the award.

Seven things about me.

1. I am a huge animal lover. From the tiniest bug to a big ole elephant, the natural world amazes me. But to be honest, nothing can top a feline. Nope. Nothing.
2. My only other sibling is 10 years and 10 months younger than me. Love the little goober to bits.
3. I am an anglophile and I’m not afraid to show it.
4. I love to learn. I love school, I love educational tv, I love recalling random facts. Did you know, the Amazon River contains more water than the Nile and Mississippi combined?
5. Even though I am from Boston, I happily pronounce my Rs. I get in the car and go to the park. I do not, nor shall I ever, pahk the cah in havahd yahd (never mind that you can’t actually park in Harvard Yard).
6. I love food. Any and all food. I am not afraid to try new things in my own kitchen or at a restaurant. I’ve been meaning to try chocolate covered crickets.
7. My current series has been nearly ten years in the making. I’m currently seeking representation for it and won’t stop until I get it xP

I’m going to have to go with Jase on this one. I know the original rules say 15, but I have literally just added a whole slew of new blogs to check out. I’m behind. So for now, 5 will do. And curse you, sir, for jumping on the nod to Sean’s blog.

Another blogger who ventures into the world of the real is LM Preston. Not only does she comment on topics at hand, like the struggles teens face, but her commentary on sci-fi topics is witty and thought-provoking.

I don’t know why fate has kept us apart for so long, but Nicole Bates could be my writing twin. She shares her own helpful writing challenges along with the delectable foodie fridays that I can’t get enough of! MMM!

Another individual who brightens my day is Kristen Conner. Much like Jase, her perspective is constantly positive and friendly. Check in for interviews or six sentence sunday and stay for her talent. Somehow, after every entry, I have a smile on my face.

If you like reviews and love fantasy, Fantasy Cookie is the place for you. The variety of books reviewed really helps survey what’s popular and what people have enjoyed reading.

Last, but always first in my book, Meg’s blog is all quality. Our journey together has spanned years, so maybe I’m biased. But, if you want great writing, great analysis and a great read, you’ll find it all on her blog.