I received an unexpected surprised yesterday afternoon that was very touching and extremely kind. I was given an “Inspiring Blog Award” by Margot Kinberg from Confessions of a Mystery Novelist
In announcing the awards she wrote, “Those whose blogs I've listed here keep blogs that inspire me, teach me, and push me to be a better blogger and writer and a more well-read mystery fan. For that, I thank all of you and am eager to learn from you in the new year.”She gave the award to 13 sites listed under “Inspiring Crime and Mystery Fiction Reading and Book Blogs” and nine sites (including this one) under “Inspiring Crime and Mystery Fiction Writing and Writers’ Blogs.”
I was surprised by the award to say the least. Having only been blogging a short time, this means a lot coming from a person that I look forward to reading their blog each day. If you haven’t checked out Confessions of a Mystery Novelist be sure and do so. It is always interesting, informative and keeps you thinking.
Thanks so much Margo. Your kindness is appreciated.
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Monday has rolled around again and it’s time for two Monday favorites.It's Monday! What are you reading this week? is a weekly event hosted by J. Kaye of J. Kaye's Book Blog to list the books completed last week, the books currently being read, and the books to be finished this week.
Books I Finished Last Week:
To Tempt the Wolf by Terry Spear
Hex in High Heels by Linda Wisdom
Books I'm Currently Reading:
Girl with Skirt of Stars by Jennifer Kitchen
Regression by Kathy Bell
Hearts of Courage by John Tippets
The Solomon Effect by C.S. Graham
Books I Hope to Finish this Week:
The Solomon Effect by C.S. Graham
Hearts of Courage by John Tippets
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Today also marks the end of the fourth week of ReBooWee, a challenge to read at least one book a week. The challenge is being hosted by The-Writing-Bug Participants are asked to sign up and then each week follow up with their progress. In doing so, participants are also asked if they finished a book, what did they read and can they share one sentence about the book.
It’s a fun challenge. With the Christmas holiday season over and New Year’s almost here it’s difficult to find time to read. However, the challenge helps keep you on track.
Check out The-Writing-Bug blog today to see what books the other participants have read and what sentences are posted in regards to the books read.
How is your reading/writing going? Has the holidays taken away or given you extra time to read/write? Have you thought about making a list of books to read for 2010? Something to think about. Maybe we could have a list of the top 10 books you want to read and see how many share the same books. We’ll work on that before New Year’s.
Have a great Monday.
Mason - Thanks very much for mentioning my blog! That's so very kind of you : ). Also, thanks for the update on ReBooWeek. I wish I had what it takes to participate in that challenge. I'm just one of those people who savors books, so I sometimes go through them more slowly. It sounds like you've got some fascinating reads, though. I like the way you've got more than one "in progress." I do the same thing.
ReplyDeleteMargot, sometimes I can't help myself and I start two or three books at the same time. It's usually because I don't have the book I'm reading with me when I get a second to read and there's other book. So I pick it up and start reading. Thanks again for the award. You are too kind.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your award! It's well-deserved. :)
ReplyDeleteElizabeth
Mystery Writing is Murder
I finished the book that had been on my desk since before Thanksgiving. Finally! And I have a new one to begin today :)
ReplyDeleteIt looks like you've had a terrific reading week. And congratulations on this cool award!
ReplyDeleteMine is here
Congrats on the award :) You've certainly got a lot of fun reading on the go!
ReplyDeleteElizabeth, thank you for the kind words.
ReplyDeleteWay to go Carol. With the holidays it's been hard trying to find some "me" time to read.
Laughing, thanks so much. And thanks for stopping by.
Jemi, thanks. Now if I can just get the time to finish my reading will be wonderful.
Makes me smile when I find another person who reads a ridiculous amount of books at the same time like I do. :-) Congrats on your award too.
ReplyDeleteKristen, thanks. It is nice to know when others enjoy books as much as I do. Thanks for stopping by.
ReplyDeleteThe holidays have made it difficult for me to read one book a week and here you are reading a few each week. Good for you and congrats on your award.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the continuing to mention ReBooWee.
Happy Reading!
Kerrie I lucked out over the weekend and got some time to read. Since I didn't finish any books the week before, I got a chance to make up for it. I'm enjoying ReBooWee. Thanks for hosting the event.
ReplyDeleteKudos on the award - it's well deserved. I'm a bit behind on my reading during the holidays as I am working feverishly to get two books edited for other authors so they can have an early 2010 pub release. And then there's the 3 WIP's of my own to finish ... sigh, so much to do and so little time. But I usually read 2-3 hours a day from other authors' books - very important habit for any author to have.
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Marvin, I agree reading is an important habit to have. I think everyone needs to have it. Thanks for the kind words. I can't image having 3 WIP. WOW.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on the award! That is fantastic. I need to get Terry Spear's book on my wish list.
ReplyDeleteJ. Kaye, thanks. I think you'll enjoy To Tempt the Wolf, it's a very good read.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on the award - well-deserved!
ReplyDeleteI'm currently reading Why My Third Husband Will Be a Dog by Lisa Scottoline - a wonderful, sometimes laugh out loud funny collection of essays. I love Scottoline's murder mysteries, but now that I'm getting to know this other side of her, I'm liking her even more.
Ingrid, thank for the kind words.
ReplyDeleteI have that book on my list to read and review, but just haven't gotten to it yet. I understand it is really good. I have listened to a number of her murder mysteries on CD in the car and loved them. The last one I listened to was Daddy's Girl and I was stunned at the end, I totally didn't see who the killer was until it was over.