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6/6/2014

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I am breaking from my traditional Sunday blog posting, to share this.

On June 3, the very dear Teagan Kearney bestowed the prestigious "Versatile Blogger" award upon me. Haha. Well, maybe not prestigious, but it is fun to receive awards.

There are some requirements attached to receiving the award:

1. Thank the giver.
2. Name 15 new recipients.
3. Tell the giver 7 special things about yourself.

First of all, Thanks Teagan!!

I'm not sure how I earned my way onto her list, but I am so grateful I did because I just spent the week culling my own list of 15 (not an easy task). I finally narrowed it down (some I couldn't add because they'd already received the award).

Now I'd like to share with you 15 great writing and reading resources:

Fiona Quinn, http://www.fionaquinnbooks.com/
Kate Tilton, http://katetilton.com/kateblog/
Charli Mills, http://elmirapond.blogspot.com/
Anne Goodwin, http://annegoodwin.weebly.com/
Natalie Sampson, http://www.nataliecorbettsampson.com/
Jenny Bravo, http://blotsandplots.com/
Kate Grubb, http://10minutewriter.com/
Melissa Robles, http://thereaderandthechef.blogspot.com/
Valerie, http://stuckinbooks.com/
Cayce, nijiclovers.blogspot.com
Laura, lauraplusbooks.com
Jorie, http://jorielovesastory.com/
Ashley, http://okletsread.blogspot.com/
Clara Ryanne Heart, http://clara-ryanne-heart.blogspot.com/
http://sportygirlbooks.blogspot.com/ (a collective)


For Teagan, 7 random things about me:
1. I am not afraid of the dark.
2. I prefer only to wear sandals or boots.
3. I am an excellent parallel parker.
4. I have a crush on the entire Oakland A's team.
5. I put my kids inside my heart every night before I go to sleep.
6. Stephen King is my mentor (he doesn't know it).
7. I can make up a poem on the spot - about anything.

Thanks, again, Teagan. Happy blogging everyone!



12 Comments
Annecdotist
6/6/2014 01:53:29 am

Thanks, Ellen, I'm really chuffed to be selected but I'm afraid Norah Colvin has pipped you to it: http://annegoodwin.weebly.com/annecdotal/on-versatility-awards-a-womans-place-and-camping
Nevertheless, still flattered that you've thought of me.
These awards are great fun and lovely to connect with other bloggers.

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Ellen Mulholland
6/6/2014 09:58:09 am

Happy to hear that!

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Fiona Quinn link
6/6/2014 01:56:48 am

How lovely to be included in your list. I adore the idea of you tucking your children into your heart at night. Especially because you juxtaposed that with Stephen King. It means you can work at polar opposites.

Cheers, and happy plotting,
Fiona

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Ellen Mulholland
6/6/2014 10:01:06 am

So glad you appreciate the irony there. It felt very Stepgen King to me. Just like how she took care if her beloved author in Misery.
:)

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Teagan Kearney link
6/6/2014 03:19:35 am

I love your list of things about yourself, Norah! Like you, I've adopted King as a mentor, and only wear boots or sneakers, not sandals. I look forward to exploring your list of nominees - and finding new blogs to enjoy. A lovely post!

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Ellen Mulholland link
6/6/2014 10:52:56 am

Thanks, Teagan. I'm pretty sure you meant that comment for me :)

It has been a fun few days perusing all the different blogs I read and trying to narrow it down to 15. Lots of different viewpoints on writing and reading out there!

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Charli Mills link
6/6/2014 01:42:24 pm

Thanks, Ellen! The stars must be aligning over my blog as it just received a Liebster, too. Good! That means my mother-in-law is not only one reading it! :-) Thank you so much!

I'm the total opposite of you on #1 and have been known to visibly shake, taking dogs out for midnight potty breaks.

I'm not spot on with poems, either but I can change the lyrics to songs--I'm thinking to the tune of Tina Turner's "Private Dancer" I'd sing to Stephen King, "You're my private mentor..." :-) It's good getting to know you and your blog. I look forward to seeing your other nominees!

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Ellen Mulholland link
6/6/2014 04:30:54 pm

I feel another writing challenge coming on: Compose a piece of flash fiction inspired by the line, "I'm your private dancer."
It would be hysterical!

Yes, I'm enjoying getting to know the many inspirational writers out there in the blogosphere.

Thanks for stopping by, and congrats on the Liebster, too!

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Kate Tilton link
8/31/2014 07:19:29 am

Thank you for including me Ellen!

The blog has been updated to be at katetilton.com/blog now :)

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Ellen Mulholland link
8/31/2014 12:50:21 pm

Of course, Kate. You offer such great advice for authors! Thanks for the link :)

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Kate Tilton link
12/17/2014 11:10:13 am

My pleasure :)

ellen mulholland
12/22/2014 03:49:31 am

:)!

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