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It’s a lovely thing to have one’s work recognized by one’s peers. I was blessed to have that very thing happen to me this week, when my fellow [sister] Writers’ Digest April Author Platform Challenge participant Kelly Williamson nominated me as “A Writer to Watch”. It was a wonderful surprise, and I deeply appreciate it.
I’ve been following Kelly’s blog, This Is Mine…Seriously, for the last couple of weeks. Her writing about her journey, and her family’s journey, through her mother’s hospitalization is incredibly moving. I would have nominated her for this award, had someone not beat me to it, for her sensitive, honest, introspective voice.
According to the rules, it’s now my turn to nominate five blogs that I follow.
The Liebster Blogger Award Rules are:
1. Thank the one who nominated you by linking back.
2. Nominate five blogs with less than 200 followers.
3. Let your nominees know by leaving a comment on their sites.
4. Add the award image to your site.
My nominees for the Liebster Blogger Award are:
- keynoncoaching ~ Kathy Eynon’s blog about the challenges and joys of the caregiver experience, particularly for those of us in the Sandwich Generation, is a must-read. Her point of view is both personal and universal. Even though both of my parents are gone now, I find her blog to be a source of excellent information and emotional support.
- Help! Aging Parents ~ Susan’s information-packed blog is a great resource for people who are preparing themselves for becoming caregivers for their aging parents. She has several senior advisers for her blog, and their contributions are very helpful.
- Caring for Mom ~ A lovely blog where you can share your own caregiving experiences. There is lovely, lyrical writing here ~ I consider this blog to be a caregiver oasis, a place to rest, reflect, and gather strength and sustenance for the next leg of the journey.
- Leslie Ann Clark Images ~ I’ve known Leslie and her work for more than fifteen years now; we first met on the Illustrators listserv in the mid-90s. She’s come a long way from creating images and wanting to license them, to becoming a published author of children’s books. She is as sweet, kind, and lovely as her work is, and she is a walking, talking, drawing example of the value of persistence and hard work.
- Drawing a Fine Line ~ Paula Pertile is another friend from the Illustrators listserv days. I am a big fan of her work, which is endlessly creative and unique. She also has a Zazzle shop, which features her work on a range of beautiful and useful gifts and products. Check out her adorable Etsy shop too!
I hope you find my nominees for the Liebster Blogger Award as inspiring as I do!
Amanda Socci said:
Claudia, it is always a wonderful thing to be recognized by your writing peers. I’m sure the five bloggers you’ve nominated here for the Liebster Blogger Award are very happy to be featured here. Very good summaries and points about each of their blogs and your specific reasons for nominating them. Well done!
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ckswarriorqueen said:
Thanks. Amanda! There were so many choices for nominees…I wish I could nominate EVERYONE I follow!
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muddykinzer said:
Hi Claudia! I also like how you’ve described the blogs you gave the Liebster Blogger Award too. That’s such a great way to entice people to those blogs! I’m looking forward to exploring more of your site!
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ckswarriorqueen said:
Thanks, Muddy! And congratulations on launching your blog this week!
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Leslie Ann Clark said:
Thank you Claudia! for liking my blog and ME! I am still learning how to figure out WordPress so it may take me a while to discover how to do what YOU did!! love you!!
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ckswarriorqueen said:
❤ Love you too, LEs! And PEEPSQUEAK!
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susan said:
Thanks so much, Claudia, for nominating Help!Aging Parents for the Leibster Blogger Award. I was surprised and delighted.
Being clueless (didn’t know what a tag was when it was suggested I write a blog), I often wondered about the “specialty” blog awards I’d see, never expecting to receive one.
A do-gooder at heart, I loved counseling teenagers and was heartened by the fact I could help them to make a positive difference in their lives. Now that I’ve turned to aging parents and their children, I’m hoping I can help in somewhat the same way–with creative ideas to spark the boring, routine parts and encourage independence; by sharing solid information to confront some of the challenges; and by enriching and perhaps adding fun….all with the help of my senior advisors, whom you graciously recognized.
We’re selling and clearing out our home, which is currently without internet or phone access. The closing is less than 3 weeks away. Lacking internet access may delay my Liebster Blogger Award responsibilities during that time. But I’ll do my best.
I’ve loved reading your blog, Claudia, and am honored by your nomination. Again, THANK YOU.
Susan
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ckswarriorqueen said:
You’re welcome, Susan! Good luck with the move! I hope you’ll be blissfully happy in your new digs~
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Romelle Guittap said:
Going down my list of MNINB bloggers. Anyway, congratulations on your blogger award. You have a great site. Love the stuff on Zazzle.
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ckswarriorqueen said:
Thanks so much, Romelle! I’m s..l..o..w..l..y making my way through the #MNINB list too…
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