The Sunshine blogger award is an award given by bloggers to other bloggers to award our peers. Each blogger nominated for the award is asked to nominate 11 other bloggers that they admire or are inspired by. It’s an honour to be recognised, and a wonderful opportunity to encourage others to keep doing what they love.

I was nominated by a lovely blogger, Erin whose blog is at unboundroots  Erin now has an online shop on her blog where she sells her amazing watercolour prints.

Thank you Erin for sending me some sunshine.

Rules

• Thank the person who nominated you and provides a link back to their blog so others can find them.
• Answer the 11 questions asked by the blogger who nominated you.
• Nominate 11 other bloggers and ask them 11 new questions.
• Notify the nominees about it by commenting on one of their blog posts.
• List the rules and (optional) display a Sunshine Blogger Award logo on your post and/or your blog site.

Questions

1. What inspired you take the leap into the blogging world?
I am writing a book and wanted to develop my writing skills. Blogging has enabled me to do this and get feedback on my writing.

2. What is your favourite blog post?
I’m not sure if I have a favourite as such but here is one from poetry and one from fiction writing
Poetry – the love of a mother
Writing – Feeling a sense of loss

3. What is your most-viewed blog post?
This would be, 100 days blogging, what I have learnt

4. Do you have any other creative outlets besides blogging?
I write, and am now 29000 words into my current work in progress, I am developing my secret time warp novel.

5. If you could meet any blogger in person, who would it be and why?
Sorry not sure if I can name someone specific as I would love to meet all of you! I am looking forward to the Bloggers bash in June where I will meet some of you. Would love to meet Erin, Susie, Orla and Josy who I know would have to travel many miles to come to London.

6. Where do you see yourself in 10 years?
I would love to be an award winning author. Books with my name on the cover in Waterstones would be amazing.

7. Where is your favourite place to unwind?
In my recliner with a good book and a mug of tea

8. What makes you happy?
When my family are happy. When my children are happy and well.

9. How much time do you spend blogging per week?
I was blogging daily, but I’m committing more time to my novel at the moment. I’m maybe blogging once a week at present.

10. Do you have a person you share your blogs/writing with before the world see it?
No, not really. I mention them to my husband, but he does not really read them. The blogging community are usually the first to read them.

11. Can you share a future goal you have for your blog/writing?
I’m hoping that it continues to develop. I have purchased a new domain for an author site to link to this one as well. That will come in the future.

So the lovely bloggers that I now nominate for a Sunshine blogger award are,

1. Rachael Stray at Rachaels Thoughts
2. Debra Purdy Kong at Debra’s Blog and Debra’s author website
3. Stevie Turner at Stevie’s blog and Stevie’s author website
4. Kayla Ann at Kayla Ann
5. Willow at Willowdot 21 – An insight into mind and soul
6. Ritu at But I smile anyway
7. Linda Schaub at Walkin’ Wit’ and Whimsy
8. Arv Jpr at Jaipur thru my lens
9. Susie Lindau at Susie Lindau’s Wild Ride
10. Esme at Esme salon with homemade tried and tested recipes, senior salon, guest posts, interviews and more.
11. Carolina Russo at Yesterday after – Art Inspiring Magic

Here are the new questions.  Please do not feel that you have to participate! I just wanted to give you all some recognition.  I appreciate all your friendship and support.

1. What advice would you give to someone considering writing a blog?
2. What are your hobbies other than blogging?
3. Who are your favourite authors?
4. What do you do to help you relax?
5. If you were an animal what would you want to be and why?
6. What is your favourite food?
7. How long have you been blogging for?
8. What is your favourite holiday destination?
9. Are you a cat or dog person?
10. Marmite, do you love it or hate it?
11. Would you rather go forward or back in time and why?

Thank you all!