The Liebster Nomination

Lieb is love in German.

My dear friend, Tonia Marie Houston nominated me for the Liebster Blog award. This award is given to growing blogs with 200 followers or less. As Tonia says, "We are small, but we are mighty." I agree 100%. Everyone has to start somewhere. The blogs with over a thousand followers were once in our mighty shoes. And I know it's only a matter of time before make that leap from 200 to 2000.

The Three Rules of Lieb
1. Show some gratitude.
2. Share the lieb with five others, let them know they're special.
3. Shine. You've earned it.

Nominations:
1. We Heart YA. This blog is by a group of passionate women sharing the good word on reading and writing.

2. Rebecca Fields. Rebecca is a dear friend and critique partner. We built our friendship around the written word, and I cherish it. Show her blog some love :)

3. Stephanie Mooney. Stephanie is an extremely talented writer and graphic designer. She is responsible for my blog design and my upcoming website.

4. Tonia Marie Houston. Tonia (yes, I'm going back to her even though she nominated me) is an amazing person. She's full of encouragement and talent. Can't wait to work with her more in the future ;)

Thanks again for reading my blog and following me as I follow my dreams.

Monday - Blog Recommendations and the Appreciated Follower Award

Last week I received the Appreciated Follower Award from the lovely Kelly Hashway. *Smiles* Thank you Kelly! I truly look forward to Kelly's blogs. They are insightful, informative, and tons of fun to read. I hope you hop over and check out her blog.

So, here are the rules for the award:

• Thank the giver and link back to the blogger who gave it to you.
• Reveal your top five picks and let them know by leaving a comment on their blog.
• Copy and paste the award on your blog.
• Have faith that your followers will spread the love to other bloggers.
• And most of all - have bloggity-blog fun.

Here are my five followers that I truly appreciate and look forward to their comments.

• Heather Reid from I'd Rather be Writing
• Catherine Stine from Catherine Stine's Idea City
• Kristan, Sarah, Ingrid, and Stephanie from We Heart YA
• Jessie Harrel from The Daily Harrell
• Doreen McGettican from Doreen McGettigan - They say everyone has a story, this is mine

Wow, I'm at five already? Thank you all for following. I appreciate each and every one of you :) What are some of your favorite book/author/writing blogs you follow?