The Very Inspiring Blog Award

Woo hoo! I’ve been nominated for another blogging award thanks to Grace Mackley. Visit her site…now. She’s not only an extremely talented writer, but a superb artist.

Below are the rules for the Very Inspiring Blog Award so please follow carefully:

1. Display the award logo on your blog.
2. Link back to the person who nominated you.
3. State 7 things about yourself.
4. Nominate 15 other bloggers for this award and link to them.
5. Notify those bloggers of the nomination and the award’s requirements.

You think you know me but did you know…

1. I have a severe vitamin D deficiency despite the fact that I live in South Texas. Oddly enough I did not suffer from this when I lived in Michigan, one of the more cloudy regions in the U.S. Some of my symptoms that occur when I’m not taking my vitamins are: odd, sharp pains all over, including in my eyes, fatigue and moodiness.
2. We have not had a couch for over a year and FINALLY got one two days ago. Not sitting on the floor or on a lawn chair is now a little strange to me.
3. When I started working full time all of my incredible cooking skills vanished. With that in mind I can follow a recipe, however, the urge to “improve” it through modifications typically takes over mid recipe and I characteristically end up ruiningthe entire dish. My sweet husband still eats what I cook, which is good… for him.
4. Speaking of husbands mine is 9, count ‘em 9, years older than me. Maturitywise we’re on the same playing field.
5. I have a bad habit of committing to doing something and then regretting my commitment because I’d rather stay in the house with my husband and two cats. I don’t typically back out of commitments and always enjoy myself once I’m wherever I need to be.
6. When I was a kid I HATED my smile. I had a go-to fake smile that, when looking back, I realize is exponentially more hideous that my true smile.
7. I never got to celebrate Christmas as a kid. Now that I’m an adult I have a childlike zeal that makes itself known about three months before the holiday season starts.

And the nominees are…

Rebecca Berto | A writer who loves encouraging others. Her novella debuted recently. Check out her website and get a copy of her new e-book!

Vikki | Not only encouraging, but a positive, sweet person who writes furiously and shares tidbits from the variety of writing conferences she attends. I hope I can visit England one day and we can hang out.

The Others | Discusses writing, developing a voice, and writing life as a whole.

Laura Vega | Self proclaimed political junkie, satirical optimist, and YA writer.

BellandainParis | Stunning photography and beautiful narration.

Work of E.J. Ponte | Writer of urban mysteries & suspense who is set to debut a novel in 2013. Her writing literally captures your imagination and makes you want to continue reading.

Deborah J. Brasket | A thoughtful voice who discusses writing, life at sea and nature. I particularly enjoy her posts on the writing process.

EM Castellan | Not only a fabulous writer of YA High Fantasy, but also extremely supportive of other writers. She has offered to review my query, which, when I am ready, I will certainly take her up on. Time is precious and the fact that she’s willing to share it speaks volumes of her character.

Rilla | Honest and authentic, Rilla is a well known serial novel creationist. I love the authentic voice that permeates her posts.

Finding My Creature | Currently doing a series of NaNoWriMo interviews, which are must reads in my humble opinion.

Brandon Ray Kirk | An instructor of American history at Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College, Brandon loves discussing and exploring southern violence.

JohanneLyhne | Love the post on rejection! A must read for any aspiring author.

Kevin Finley | Discusses “The Business Side of Books” and is incredibly helpful and insightful, particularly for those seeking to make a living off of writing.

Rick Mallery | As taken from his about page, “How I always wanted to write. And now I write. And I write what I always wanted to write.”

Bottled Worder | A brilliant writer who hails from India, but currently lives in New York City. She writes mainly about keeping writing clean and simple.