Take a second to think about writers you know, like the critique partner who works with you to improve your manuscript. The writing friend who listens, supports and keeps you strong when times are tough. The author who generously offers council, advice and inspiration when asked.
So many people take the time to make us feel special, don't they? They comment on our blogs, re-tweet our posts, chat with us on forums and wish us Happy Birthday on Facebook.
Kindness ROCKS!
To commemorate the release of their book The Emotion Thesaurus, Becca and Angela at The Bookshelf Muse are hosting a TITANIC Random Act Of Kindness BLITZ. And because I think KINDNESS is contagious, I'm participating too!
TODAY I am BLITZING the fabulous G.R. Leblanc who blogs at Berry Blue Haiku. She is a long time friend and writer who has been with me for over ten years! Many a poem and picture book and novel chapters and queries she has critiqued for me. Not only that she has been with me through the ups and downs of writing and life. You da best G!!! My ROAK gift to her is her pick of a book from Amazon.
Do you know someone special that you'd like to randomly acknowledge? Don't be shy--come join us and celebrate! Send them an email, give them a shout out, or show your appreciation in another way. Kindness makes the world go round. :)
Becca and Angela have a special RAOK gift waiting for you as well, so hop on over to The Bookshelf Muse to pick it up.
Have you ever participated in or been the recipient of a Random Act Of Kindness? Let me know in the comments!
Wow, eh, ten years? That is amazing, isn't it? I'm truly touched by this, D. Seriously. Thank you so much, and you are the best, too! Love ya lots!
ReplyDeleteGisele :)
I know on the time, G! Can't think of a better person to spend the flying time with!
DeleteI'm loving this RAOK. I've finding all kinds of cool new people to follow. :D
ReplyDeleteI know on RAOK...it is one of the best ideas I've seen! AND--kinda loving your new pic!!!
Deletep.s. miss you guys
This is so much fun - isn't it great to see how much support there is in the writing community!
ReplyDeleteI agree on how fun this is...and the support out there is awesome!
DeleteI love seeing the writer love and appreciation throughout the blogosphere today!
ReplyDeleteDItto...writer appreciation is a wonderful thing!
DeleteSo great to find you in the Blitz, Deb. We go back a ways, too! Not quite ten years, but I think about five, right?
ReplyDeleteYou know...I think it has been at least five...maybe six! Wow, eh?
Deleteyay! Amazon seems to be the gift of the day! :)
ReplyDeletelol, I know,eh?
DeleteNiiiicE! Over from Denise's to say HI!
ReplyDeleteYo Christina....hi back!!
DeleteDeb, great job blitzing G.R. Anyone who is a friend of yours must be ultra special, because you are too! So glad Denise blitzed you!
ReplyDeleteThanks for doing this with us--it means a lot!
Angela
Why thank ya Angela...you is pretty ultra special your ownself ya know? And so totally inspiring I must also add. What a brilliant way to celebrate the release of your book--invite us all to celebrate others. Awesome sauce with bacon on top man!!
DeleteAll of this kindness is a wonderful way to start the week! :)
ReplyDeleteI agree...thanks for stopping by Kelly!
DeleteThis is just the best blog tour I've ever known! Thanks for introducing me to G.R. LeBlanc, Deb!
ReplyDeleteMichael,
DeleteI so so agree with you on this blog tour!! Loving it, I tell ya.
Over ten years, that's fantastic! Congrats to you both on your friendship. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Heather!
Deletethis is such a fantastic idea! a good reminder not to forget kindness :)
ReplyDeleteSuper sweet, Deb! And, congrats on your own award. :))
ReplyDeleteTen years is awesome! Congrats to you both and happy RAOK week!
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