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Sunshine Blogger Award

13th April 2019 /

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.

Sunshine blogger

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!

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32 Comments

  • Unbound Roots

    13th April 2019 at 5:12 pm Reply

    Wonderful answers, Marian! I know your book will be terrific, and I always look forward to reading about your progress. Also, I’d love to get to the Bash at some point, but this is not the year, unfortunately. I agree! There are so many blogger friends I’d like to meet. Hope you have the best time! xx

    • Just muddling through life

      13th April 2019 at 5:45 pm Reply

      Thankyou Erin, I’m hoping the book is a success, I’m trying to make it make sense but Im working with the past, the future and the present.. hopefully meet you one day in the future. X x

  • YesterdayAfter

    13th April 2019 at 8:41 pm Reply

    Thank you so much Marian for including me in your nominations! I am happy that you love my art and I am honored to be included in such beautiful list of Bloggers! And because my Blog is an Award Free now I will add and link your Award in my Award Page <3 Btw few years ago when I was participating to Awards I have created an Award which still up and running and I Am nominating you right now right here 🙂 please feel free to share it it's a wonderful Award is the “STARLIGHT Blogger Award” I made it to honor those individuals who are considered “The light emanating from the stars“ the bloggers that brings daily light into your soul with their creativity the blogs you love to read, listen and visit! Here is the link: https://yesterdayafter.com/2015/06/05/announcing-the-starlight-blogger-award/ in gratitude much love! Carolina

  • lindasschaub

    14th April 2019 at 2:41 am Reply

    Thank you for nominating me for this award Marian – I too appreciate our friendship across the miles and remember the first day we followed one another and I had you up to the middle of the night (UK time) as we were “chatting” … the five-hour time difference makes it difficult to connect in “real time” sometimes. I’m curious how you’re going to fit gardening into your already hectic schedule … I was not following you during growing season time last year. Thank you again for the recognition. It is very much appreciated. – Linda

    • Just muddling through life

      14th April 2019 at 1:41 pm Reply

      You are welcome, well deserved! I have wondered that too. Currently washing, looking after kids, attempting to write a 6000 short story in an attempt to get paid to publish.. I should be so lucky.. my garden needs mowing and weeding… and the sun is out and here I am writing..

      • lindasschaub

        14th April 2019 at 4:44 pm Reply

        I have days like that too Marian. Today for example. Right now it is pouring raining here and strong winds. Now, the smarter thing for me would be to do some housework, and instead, here I am … blogging grabs you and won’t let go sometimes … it draws you like a magnet, so you forsake other things. No willpower I guess!

        • Just muddling through life

          14th April 2019 at 8:18 pm Reply

          It’s hard sometimes to have the willpower to stop.. I’ve managed 1800 words on new short story,. I think it will be finished way before 6000 words…

          • lindasschaub

            14th April 2019 at 9:31 pm

            It is indeed and I find myself scrambling about as I’m late getting to bed or getting up in the morning as I’ve logged too many hours here on WordPress. Today it was rainy and windy and no walk, so I tried out the new Gutenberg Editor. I’ve been dreading this new upgrade by WordPress the end of the month so I gave it a whirl. It took me forever to get a short post done Marian … I was sorry I tried it but I didn’t want to be surprised at the end of the month and not know how to use it.

          • Just muddling through life

            15th April 2019 at 2:54 pm

            Oh dear yes it is supposed to be confusing.. don’t like it when things change…

          • lindasschaub

            16th April 2019 at 1:31 am

            I don’t either Marian – I like things to stay the same. I took a stab at it yesterday but only had one photo to make it easier … sometimes on a weekend, I may have 20 photos or more.

  • Crystal

    16th April 2019 at 11:03 pm Reply

    Hi, my is Crystal and I come to you through Esme’s Salon. Congrats on your award. Hope you check my site out and possibly follow it. Followed you.

  • Claire Saul (PainPalsBlog)

    17th April 2019 at 10:27 pm Reply

    Congrats on the award, Marian – I love to find out more about fellow bloggers (particularly from groups like Esme’s) through these type of posts. I am delighted to read that you are coming to the bash this year and look forward to catching up in person!! Hubby and I went last year, which fell on the royal wedding day, and had a fantastic time…..it was a bit like star spotting as I came face to face with bloggers who I aspire to! See you in June, Claire x #SeniorSalon

    • Just muddling through life

      17th April 2019 at 11:22 pm Reply

      Thankyou Clare. Really excited about the bash and pleased that you will be there too, will be really lovely to meet you x x

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