Dreamweaver: Let The Sunshine In

Dreamweaver: Let The Sunshine In: My smile was as bright as the sun when I received a message from fellow blogger at http://ninidee.wordpress.com/  Writing Like Crazy ye...

Let The Sunshine In

My smile was as bright as the sun when I received a message from fellow blogger at
http://ninidee.wordpress.com/ Writing Like Crazy yesterday presenting me with the Sunshine Blogger Award.  In accepting this award, I am required to answer a series of questions and then pay it forward to other awesome bloggers who I feel deserve the award too. Then, I link my nominees to this post and comment on their blog letting them know of their nomination. Below are my answers and the blogs I have nominated.

What is your favorite Christmas movie?
Well I must say I love to watch all the classic animated Christmas specials with my children.  They bring back warm, fuzzy memories of my childhood.  But my all time favorite has to be "It's A Wonderful Life".  Who doesn't love George and his journey in this great film.  It has some sad memories connected to it for me (I found out my grandfather died when I was watching it one Christmas Eve), but it still holds a special place in my heart.

What is your favorite flower?
I have a few favorite flowers for different reasons.  My favorite flower scent is lilacs.  The flower I love the look of is gerber daisies.  My favorite summer blooms are honeysuckle and black-eyed Susan's (they remind me of my father-in-law). 

What is your favorite non-alcoholic beverage?
I absolutely love fresh squeezed lemonade.  My mother-in-law makes the best!

What is your passion?
If I was asked this ten years ago, my answer would have been diferent.  A few months ago I went to a medium just for fun with a group of friends.  I asked if my hobby was something I should persue.  She said, "It isn't a hobby for you, it's your passion".  She hit the nail right on the head.  Writing is a passion for me.  It's something I've been doing as a hobby most of my life, but now it's so much more.  A writer is who I truly am.

What is your favorite time of year?
The spring, it's such a beautiful time of year where I live.  The flowers start blooming, the weather gets warmer, and summer is right around the corner.

What is your favorite time of day?
I used to be a morning person, but now I find myself enjoying the evenings more.  I love it when all teh work for the day is done and i can relax and curl up with a good book.

What is your favorite physical activity?
I love to walk.  It's a great workout and relaxes my mind. 

What is your favorite vacation?
Anywhere I can go with my family (immediate and extended) and create special memories is where I want to be.


My nominees are:
1. Jenny Bent
2. Suzette Saxton
3. Kathleen Duey
4. Nathan Bransford
5. Kristen Nelson
6. Janet Reid
7. Kristen Van Dolzer
8. Sarah's Book Reviews
9. Brenda Drake
10. Kristy Wang

These bloggers I have nominated have shined a light on inspiration for me in some way.  I always look forward to reading their insights and information.

If your blog has been given an award, make sure you post your button award on your blog, answer the eight questions and then nominate ten others. Let the sunshine into your day!

Dreamweaver: Writing Inspiration

Dreamweaver: Writing Inspiration: Many things  can provide inspiration for a writer.  It could be a picture, a person they meet, something a friend or acquaintance says, or ...

Writing Inspiration

Many things  can provide inspiration for a writer.  It could be a picture, a person they meet, something a friend or acquaintance says, or even a song they hear.  These things can be tucked away in a journal or story file for later use.  Each Monday, I will post a picture with some questions to get those creative juices flowing.  Who knows, maybe one of these pictures will inspire your next story...I hope so! 

Who is this child?

Why is the baby tied to a tree branch?

Where are the baby's parents?

Who will find this baby?

What type of person will this baby grow up to be?

I hope these questions spark a flicker of inspiration for you.  I know my mind already has a story outlined for this child.  Have fun writing!

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Upcoming Giveaway

I had the pleasure of meeting Jozef Rothstein, the author of "As The Matzo Ball Turns" today at a Barnes and Nobel book signing.  Talking to him was not only informative, but entertaining.  He has some great stories and helpful information he was kind enough to share with me.  I will feature an interview on this blog with Jozef Rothstein next month and give away a signed copy of his book "As The Matzo Ball Turns".  Please come back to visit and learn more about this interesting author and enter to win his book.

Weekend Read

Welcome to my first weekeend read.  Here I will talk about books I've read that you might want to checkout on the weekend while you're relaxing at the beach, sitting by the pool, or just snuggled up on the couch.
Juliet Immortal by Stacey Jay is a story about the tragic couple Romeo and Juliet who meet again as enemies.  Romeo sacrificed Juliet for immortality and Juliet was granted this "gift" as well for the forces of good.  For years, Juliet has fought Romeo for the souls of true lovers.  But now Juliet has met someone she is forbidden to love and Romeo will do anything to destroy this.
This book spins an interesting tale of two classic characters.  If you enjoy paranormal love stories, check this one out and let me know what you think.

"These violent delights have violent ends
And in their triumph die, like fire and powder,
Which as they kiss consume."
-Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare
From the hardcover edition Juliet Immortal by Stacey Jay