Awards, Awards, Awards!

One of the great things about participating in the A-Z challenge was that it allowed me to meet so many wonderful fellow bloggers.  Today I am basking in the glow of being the recipient of their kindness, as I've been awarded the following awards:

From Jingle, I received the Talented Blogger Award and the Magical Butterfly Award.  Thank you, so much, Jingle!

From Catherine Ensley at Words, World and Wings, I received the Versatile Blogger Award and the Stylish Blogger Award. Thank you, Catherine!

Author Elizabeth Mueller has offered the aptly named "I Survived the 2011 A-Z Blogging Challenge Award" to all A-Z Blog Challenge participants. 

And finally, for everyone who finished the challenge, an award's being given by its fantastic hosts: Arlee Bird, Jeffrey Beesler, Alex J. Cavanaugh, Jen Daiker, Candace Ganger, Karen J Gowen, Talli Roland, and Stephen Tremp. Thank you to the hosts!

Honored

Today I would like to thank Deirdra at A Storybook World for awarding me the Magical Blog Award.

Deirdra interviews many wonderful authors on her site.  Also, if you are looking to connect with other great writing bloggers, her awards page is a great place to build your community.

Thank you, Deirdra!

And The Award Goes To...

The fabulous Dorothy Dreyer at We Do Write has graciously chosen me to receive the Circle of Friends Award and the From Me to You Award.

Dorothy's blog is a wonderful place to meet up and coming new authors.  She does regular interviews and is so kind and encouraging.  Please be sure to visit her blog and follow her on Twitter.

The rules are that the recipient passes the award on to five more bloggers, link back to the giver of the award, and awardees know you've given them the award.

The bloggers that I've chosen are some of the first to find and follow me, who gave me support and encouragement when I first had the courage to put a few words out there.

Karen Adair at From the Desk of Karen Adair
Walt at Walt In PA
Adam at A Fullness in Brevity
Cathryn at Suburban Noir
Renee at Renee's Reflections

Thank you again, Dorothy, and thank you to all my readers who spend some time with me here on my blog.