Besides being a word nerd, I’m also an extrovert, so I love meeting new people. Thanks to the power of modern technology, I don’t have to live in a densely populated city to find other folks who enjoy reading, writing and all things wordy. The blogging world has brought me in touch with many other talented, experienced, and most importantly, helpful and supportive word nerds.
Last month, I participated in a “Platform Challenge” through Robert Lee Brewer’s excellent (and very popular) My Name is Not Bob blog. Robert offered daily challenges to writers who wanted to improve their platform (aka online presence) and give focus and direction to their writing. Through that challenge, I have “met” many more writers. Two of them, Michelle Pond and Bonnie Vesely, graciously nominated me for the Liebster Award, a “pay it forward award” to recognize blogs that deserve more attention! (More specifically, blogs with less than 200 followers. Let’s think of them as budding blogs.)
I am honored and flattered; thank you ladies. You can learn more about Michelle at her poetry blog and Bonnie at her life coaching blog.
As a recipient of the award, I must:
1. Thank the one who nominated me by linking back.
2. Nominate five blogs with less than 200 followers.
3. Let the nominees know by leaving a comment at their sites.
4. Add the award image to my site
Now it’s time to share the love (note the heart in the image above). I’d like to recognize the following blogs for having interesting, inciteful, and helpful content. (It’s not the suggested 10, but it’s close. Did I mention that I have four children and it’s the end of the school year?)
One Trailing Spouse: Emily McGee’s travel and relocation blog. Great pix and reflections for a homebody like me to enjoy.
The Artistry of Education Mary Bauer offers teaching resources, book suggestions, and other great info for teachers and parents interested in the education of their children!
Travels with Books Elizabeth Saunders shares photos and historical information from the research she’s doing for her historical fiction book set in colonial America.
Read, Write, Repeat: book reviews and recommendations from avid reader and reading professor Lori Oster
Happy reading and writing everyone!
Julia
Julia–thanks for the Liebster Award–Hoping to post about it this weekend. Did I mention my husband owns a lawn and landscaping company, that in addition to traveling for work has left me with so little time. Thanks again and I look forward to reading the other blog’s you mentioned. (Also, I look forward to catching up with your lastest blog posts.)
Kim, You are welcome. I understand how busy life gets. I’ll catch up on your blog too!
Thank you very much, Julia.
Guess what? I’m a word nerd, too! (But not an extrovert).
It’s very nice to meet you, fellow word nerd! Glad you stopped by.
Thanks for sharing the love! I’m enjoying some of the other blogs you linked to. They are all so different and refreshing to read.
You’re welcome. Can’t wait to “follow” you to Africa!
Thank you thank you! Can’t wait to visit these sites and pay it forward!!
You’re welcome, you’re welcome! Blogmama Susan is a great resource, as are you!
Julia, thank you SO MUCH for nominating my blog for the Liebster Award! I’m so honored! I’ve been MIA lately because the end of the semester has gotten the best of me (as usual,) but what a treat to come back to the blogging world to find this!
You are such a great blogging buddy!
Welcome back! Happy to see your post this morning! Hope we’ll be hearing more from you now that May is here!