Treasure Trove

Where I say thanks to all the people that I treasure, and the gifts that they've given me.
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Awards:
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Thanks Casey!  If you are wondering how to be a gracious and graceful blogger, you should plunk yourself down at Literary Rambles for a few.  Casey shows how genuinely she cares for and wants to help other writers every day, and she isn't above wearing her heart on her sleeve.  She is one brave blogger.  And her site is so informative, with Agent Spotlights and writing Tips and something interesting just about every day.   Definitely stop by her blog--she has it all!  And, check out her interview to get to know her a bit better!

I also received this award from Jon.  Thanks Jon!  He winged this award back to me when I awarded it to him, and then when I re-boomeranged it back to him five-fold, he one upped me by interviewing me on my blog--on the same day that I was interviewing him.  He is brilliant, and always doing something new.  And he puts his heart and soul and humor and fun into whatever he is working on.  His influence has allowed me to bring out some of my own creativity--and that's an amazing thing.  Very muse-like. I've loved getting to know him, and hope you will visit his blog and do the same.  Here's his interview!

Thanks, Paul.  Everyone, Paul is an amazing agented writer, who lives in Alaska.  I love his blog, Northwriter. His posts always have tons of visual appeal--I love his photos of Alaska, wildlife, and everything under the sun.  He comes at writing in a very calm, collected way.  I always feel at peace on his blog.  Need more Paul?  Here's his interview!

Thanks Dena!  Dena is a fantastic person, and her personality shines through her blog like nobody's business. I love showing up at her blog, and never knowing what I will find--maybe an inspiring picture of her kids, a bionic lobster video, or an update on her writing.  Oh, and she's won WIBIJ?! a bunch of times.  Will no one unseat her?  Here's more Dena.

Thanks Larissa!  I've hung out with Larissa over on Verla's Blueboards.  (Okay, maybe not really, but it's such a great community that I feel that way!) She always has great advice for other writers--and happens to always be positive when she does so.  She's a great asset to the writing blogosphere, and has a wonderfully bright and cheerful blog--go check it out! 

Thanks Tahereh!  Boy, what to say about Tahereh?  Not since glittering Jon came on the scene did a blogger take the blogging world by such a storm.  She has record-breaking following, mostly due to her enthusiastic posts and comments.  I always laugh out loud (seriously!) when I hop over to her blog.  And at the same time, I always feel like I'm getting a gigantic cyber hug.  (Is the word cyber out?  I haven't heard that since the 80s I think.) Thanks Tahereh for keeping us all optimistic about this crazy writing thing!

This award was from Deirdra, who has the most beautifully whimsical blog. Thanks so much, Deirdra, for your beautifully designed, homecrafted award!

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And because some gifts you can't stick on a blog, I'm saying thanks to these writers, who also keep me afloat on a daily basis:

Ann Marie who gets me giggling, and also brings me down to earth.  Her hilarity is contagious, and helps me let my hair down.  And at the same time, she supports me every step of the way.  I haven't known Ann Marie long, but I know that our friendship with be long lasting.  She doesn't have a blog...yet.  Thanks, Ann Marie, for keeping me afloat!

Erica who inspired me to make this blog public, and who continues to inspire me on a daily basis with her wonderfully thought provoking blog posts.  She stretches my writing brain every day!  And she is graceful and thoughtful, and lives her life so meaningfully.  When she sees a need in the world, she fills it.  And that is amazing.  Here's her interview, which fittingly kicked off my Friday interview series.     

Tina, who inspires me to write every. single. day.  Go Tina!  Thanks for making me unplug, and progress on my wip each day.  Thanks for showing me that writing isn't ever scary (even when I think it is!), and for showing me that writing is not a solitary pursuit.  Tina is so awesome that she wants to show everyone the benefits of writing in one-hour chunks, and having writing coworkers.  She has recently dedicated a new blog for that idea--The Practice Room.  Stop by and unplug with us at this 'office' she created!  And her blog (called Watch Me Practice--isn't that perfect?) is wonderful too--a collection of randomness that she connects through amazing ideas.  Want more Tina?  In a tube top?--lol--(click on letter T link in the post--it cracks me up every time!) Her interview is here.

Robert, who has been with me from the beginning.  I wouldn't be writing seriously if he hadn't seen some glimmer of talent in me, and told me about it.  I am getting to each new level largely because of his support and guidance.  He believes in my writing as much as I do, and he always stretches me to get to the next level.  I know that when I start looking for agents, that I will be ready, because he has wonderfully high standards!  And an amazing writer in his own right.  I am so blessed to have him in my corner!  Check out his blog, where  he shares his inspirational qualities with you!

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