Guest Post

Today, I am guest posting on Jeri Walker-Bickett’s blog. The title is The Power of Words: Opus of Writing. Check it out and let’s hear your thoughts. 

Guest and Blogging,

Bea

And the Award Goes To...

Last week, my blogger friend, Jeri Walker-Bickett awarded me ‘The Best Blog Supporter Award’.

I’m a bit late at posting this award because I was in Spain for a holiday weekend. Anyways, I’d like to thank Jeri for this award. She’s one of my dedicated blog readers, and on top of that, she knows how to work the ‘social media’ clubs sites. Jeri is an inspiration to writing, blogging “What Do I Know?”, and a devoted follower and virtual friend. She is also my critique partner. Check out her blog—you will only be inspired.

I’ve received many blog awards, and in recent times, I have just thanked those for awarding them to me due to repeats. I’m very grateful that people think of my blog enough to want to mention it. The Best Blog Supporter Award is to thank and honor members in the blogging world, who continuously read, comment and share your blog with others. To receive this award, I have to reveal a few things about myself that most may not know, so here it goes.

1.  I don’t have children, and I’ve never wanted any.

2.  For most of my life, I was financially independent and took care of myself along with my family. Now I’m dependent and domesticated, taking care of my husband and four-legged baby, Shakespeare … and I love it.

3.  When I was sixteen, I sang with a band, Johnny and the Shakers, at a few places.  

4.  My ears were pierced when I was in 6^th grade, but I don’t wear earrings.

5. When my husband and I travel, we compete at taking pictures.

6.  This summer, I’ll be shipping the remains of my material and sentimental things from the U.S. to Germany.  

7.  I’ve never been in a driving accident *knocks on wood*.

8. In my late 20’s, I got my first tattoo in Vegas, and the following year, the other two.

This summer, I’ll be getting another one.

9.  As I continue to work on my novel, I still wonder if my writing is worth reading, or if I’m making a fool of myself.

10. For 13-1/2 years, I worked in IT, troubleshooting hardware and software issues. People find it odd that I don’t have an iPhone, Kindle/Nook, and my iPod is about 10-years old. 

Now I’m supposed to pass this along to fellow bloggers who continue to support and encourage me to blog. Below is my award list. I know some people don’t like blog awards, and some people already received this award. I’m simply listing these people because I want them to know that I appreciate them. My appreciation also extends passed the blogging world to those who don’t blog, but continuously read my blog.

Jon Jefferson – Misadventures in Strange Places

Brandon & Bryan – A Beer for the Shower

Peggy Eddleman – Will Write for Cookies

Pat Collingwood-Ruppe – Plain Talk and Ordinary Wisdom

Barb Riley – Written Not With Ink

The rules of claiming this award are simple:

1. Post a link of my blog and Best Blog Supporter award image on your website.

2. Say a few nice things about the one (me) who gave you the award.

3. Tell us things about yourself.

4. Share as you see fit.

Blogs and Appreciation,

Bea

Guest Appearance!

Hello my fellow bloggers, readers, writers and all you fabulous followers. I did a guest appearance on Jeri Walker-Bickett’s blog, JeriWB: What do I know? Come on over and check it out!

Interviews and Freebies,

Bea

I’m a Sunshine Blogger!

My bloggin’ friend, Jeri Walker-Bickett, awarded me with a Sunshine Blogger Award! It actually made me smile since I’ve been slacking in my blogging duties. I met Jeri through Goodreads after she offered to read and give my book Net Switch an honest review. Formerly a teacher, and after reading several of her book reviews, I definitely jumped at the opportunity since I felt she was more than qualified and would give me an honest review. If interested, you can go here to read her review of Net Switch. I suggest you hop on over to her blog and take a look. She has lots of things going on and she is currently working on her novel, Lost Girl Road.

Now back to my Sunshine Award. To accept this award, *takes a bow and blows kisses to the fans*, I must thank the person who gave it to me, answer some questions and then select 10 of my favorite bloggers and let them know I’ve passed it on (the award, nothing else) to them.

1)  What is your passion? My passion is to learn how to write. Not just write, but be able to transform my readers’ lives. I want incredible prose. I don’t want to fall into the self-published crack; I want people to know and remember my writing long after they turned the last page.

2)  Favorite time of the year? Autumn is my favorite time of year. I love everything about the autumn months. Here are a few things I associate with autumn: crisp weather, burning leaves, hot chocolate, mulled wine, sweaters, football, popcorn, Halloween, hay rides, changing leaves. It’s a beautiful time of year to reflect on what you accomplished, and to look forward to future goals. It’s winter and the New Year's prep time.

3)  Favorite book? I have many favorite books, but I’ll choose the one that made me say, “I want readers to feel this way about my writing”, which is The Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafon.

John Irving’s, A Prayer for Owen Meany, also has to be added to this question. The way he hit upon sensitive subject matters without forcing his own beliefs, and the way he wrote his characters in this book is like no other.

4)  Favorite movie? Another tough question, especially since I’m not a huge movie buff. Anyone who knows me, knows how much I love It’s a Wonderful Life. It’s probably the only movie I’ve seen a gazillion times and I’m still not sick of it. What can I say, I'm an old romantic. In my opinion, it has one of the most romantic scenes in the history of film.

 

5)  Favorite animal? Since my birthday month is August, I’ll have to go with a lion. They’re strong and beautiful creatures.

6)  Favorite time of the day? Early in the morning, when many people are still sleeping. I think it’s so peaceful then. It’s a great time to enjoy a nice cup of coffee, write in a journal, and think about the coming day.

7)  Favorite Flower? My favorite flower is a Calla lily. I think they’re beautiful flowers. To me, they look delicate, while at the same time, somewhat obscene. Or maybe it’s my dirty mind.

8)  Favorite nonalcoholic beverage? Water. I drink water all day and night. I’ll drink coffee in the morning, maybe a tea in the afternoon, but the rest goes to water—and sparkling water. In Germany, sparkling (gas) water is popular and I’ve succumbed to their likings.

9)  Favorite physical activity? Riding a bike. When I moved to Germany, I bought my first adult bike. There are so many bike trails around where we live. Where we used to walk, now we ride. It’s great to ride around lakes and near forests, feeling the wind, my lungs and legs aching, and actually getting somewhere. It took a week for me to be able to ride 4 miles on a constant incline. The longest we rode our bikes was 15.5 miles. I’m looking forward to riding my bike again.

10) Favorite vacation? My favorite vacation was at Lake Garda, Italy. One weekend, we flew to Bologna and drove to Lake Garda. It was dark and I couldn’t see a thing…but when I saw the sunrise over the Alps, I fell in love.

I will now pass The Sunshine Award to 10 of my fellow bloggers, who may or may not claim the award, but at least they’ll know I think they’re special.

Pat Ruppel – Plain Talk and Ordinary Wisdom

Connie -  Crafty Home Cottage

Pat Newcombe – Thriller Writer (aka Writing saved my life)

Peggy Eddleman – Will Write for Cookies

Brandon & Bryan – A Beer for the Shower

Renee, Dakota & Jessica – Books and Booze

Angie Mansfield – Adventures of a Grown-Up Band Geek

Libby Heily – Libby Heily

A League of Extraordinary Writers

Haggis – What do you mean, I should start a blog?

Blogging Friends and Awards,

Bea