These awards are spurring me on in my attempt to write and design readable posts which inform, instruct and inspire!
This one was begun by the ladies at the Bookshelf Muse, Angela and Becca, who have just released a powerful tool for developing characters in your story. The best part is....they are giving away a sample PDF file of "The Emotion Thesaurus" for anyone who visits their site! Check it out, here.
This award serves to celebrate those who have supported writers in our craft via critiques, blog posts, reviews, challenges, or, just as important, words of encouragement.
That brings me to my winner of the RAOK award:
My good friend, DAISY of "Fresh as a Daisy Soaps"!!!
Although she is not a writer per se, she is gifted with editing skills, which she put to use a few months back on a story of mine. Her son is a gifted young writer, which is not surprising. But that is not the main reason for honoring her in this way.
During the A to Z Blogging Challenge in April, Daisy cheered me on with her uplifting comments on each of the 26 posts (give or take one or two), even though she is a busy homeschool Mom and crafter. What a blessing that was to me, Daisy...I thank the Lord for you!
So, not only can she grab the badge above, and place it on her blog, but, as a thank you, I will be hosting an occasional contest (if you have any ideas, let me know), and will award the winner with their choice of one of Daisy's scrumptiously scented bath products. She is a master at mixing just the right essence and color to mold many unique soaps. See her fragrant offerings here.
Wonderful award! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks, Martha...I appreciate your comment and visit!
DeleteWhat a satisfying way to show your RAOK, Jarm. I love how you tied in the original blog and showed Daisy how much you liked and got support from her comments.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing this random act of kindness with your readers. :)
You are welcome, Clar...we need to support each other, which is happening in our community of writers. Thanks for stopping by!
DeleteJust stopping by... I like the RAOK initiative!
ReplyDeleteRoadtrip: On my way from A all the way to Z!
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Yes, it's a wonderful way to say "thank you" to those who have helped us along the "write" way. Thanks for stopping, Barbara!
DeleteVicki, I am so humbled by this! Thank you. It was truly my pleasure to read your stories and blog posts each day. I considered it an honor to be able to read your writing and give my opinions and I look forward to reading more of your work in the future. I think you have found your niche in encouraging mothers and children - I have learned much from you in the last couple of years. Thank you also for sharing my soaps with your readers! As a busy mom of four, I don't have the luxury of going to spas to pamper myself, so I created many of my soaps with the idea of daily treating myself to a "mini spa experience" right in my own shower or bath. I look forward to "meeting" your contest winners!
ReplyDeleteYou are so welcome, Daisy...I value our friendship! I'll look forward to sharing your spa products with the writing community. Blessings on your business!
DeleteWhat a great award. The gift of encouragement blesses both the recipient and the giver.
ReplyDeleteYou are so right, Elizabeth...it's a two way street. Thanks for your comment!
DeleteThat's such a great idea. Love the ladies at Bookshelf Muse. I nominated them for the Writer's Digest 100 best blogs for writers.
ReplyDelete~Debbie
Yes, they were a new discovery for me...thanks for stopping by, Debbie!
DeleteSupportive friends are truly a blessing. You and Daisy are lucky to have each other =D
ReplyDeleteYou are so right, Ruth...thanks for your words of encouragement!
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