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A lovely gift came my way last week: Carmela Dutra, of A Blog for Your Thoughts, nominated me for a Very Inspiring Blogger (VIB) Award. This award recognizes bloggers who work hard to keep the blogosphere a beautiful place. Thanks for the nod, Carmela. You made my day, week AND month! In addition to blogging, Carmela is an illustrator, photographer, and author of The Lorenzo the Bear Series. She volunteers with primary-grade students, manages several social media sites, and co-administers the 3.K-member Kid Literature Facebook community.  Very Inspiring Blogger Award As part of the VIB tradition, I was asked to do two things: reveal seven things about myself and pay it forward by nominating other bloggers who inspire me. ABOUT CAT MICHAELS Work Between blogging, writing children's books and being a writing coach, I was a communications and staff development manager for a global high-tech company Eat Could yum down pizza and salad, with low-fat ice cream for dessert, at every meal Read Devour two books at the same time: zipping through my e-reader at night; burning up audio-books during the day Exercise Walk every day. Hit the gym twice weekly, Start mornings with 15 minutes on my weighted hula hoop while watching the CBS Morning News….love Charlie, Norah and Gayle! Sing I've sung in choral groups all my life. Alto 1. Usually on the first row because I am a petite 5-feet, two-inches tall.  Gardening, photography make for a happy Cat Snap Love taking pictures and experimenting with photo editing apps. Get happily lost on Pinterest and playing with Canva's graphic design app (see my garden, photo & design left). Dig Design pocket gardens full of color and art for our small suburban yard. I was a tour guide at the North Carolina State University 9-acre Raulston Arboretum. NOMINATIONS FOR VERY INSPIRED BLOGGER AWARD Auden Johnson Dark Treasury Auden is a Dark Fantasy writer who blogs about her love of the written word and sprinkles photography in her posts that will keep you coming back for more. Corrina Holyoke Venturing into the Unknown This illustrator and picture book author writes with wit and energy while holding down an office job and juggling her full-time duties as a mom of two elementary-schoolers. Eiry Reese Thomas Eiry Reese Thomas Eiry writes educational apps and books for children in her Wales homeland, publishing in both Welsh and English, and blogs about her journey to help children learn in a bilingual culture. Lisa Cullen akk9agencyclub Lisa writes with passion about handicapable kids and accepting differences. Julie Gorges Baby Boomer Bliss Julie, a former journalist, can ink a mean blog about any subject, but her Baby Boomer Bliss, especially her personal story about caring for an aging parent, will have you laughing and crying. Julie Gribble Kid Lit TV Julie Gribble and her team behind Kid Lit TV support and educate children’s writers and illustrators about video, book craft and business buzz. In addition to live TV streams, their vibrant Facebook community is a great place to learn, get help and be inspired. Kim Sentek Kimberly Sentex Kim's children's stories starring two feisty pups are based on her own pets. Her blog reflects her wry observations about every day life. Leigh Shearin Leigh Shearin This Lid Lit author and blogger, who lives on a family farm in upstate New York, is also a chef and a photographer, so her blog is filled with delicious things to read, eat, and see. Mari Barnes Stone Soup Mari writes for kids and adults, specializing in books that families can share. Her blog features author interviews, food, social justice, and the pain and triumph of aging. PJ Larue PJ Larue PJ has written a book a marriage map for adults and the Mystic Princess Series for children. She blogs about her passions for authenticity in relationships and bullying prevention. Renee Cormier Mother Daughter Book Review MDBR provides invaluable support and service to authors and readers with book reviews, blog tours, and giveaways. Stanley & Katrina Stanley & Katrina Stanley and Katrina's Word of the Week (WOW) and Write Chat book review video series is spearheaded by a middle-schoolers and her adult 'assistants.' WOW features weekly guests who discuss their assigned vocabulary word and encourage kids to read. WOW, indeed! Tracey M. Cox A Writer’s Blog I always learn something new and feel refreshed afterTracey’s blog and comprehensive tips for Kid Lit authors.  Please visit these Very Inspired Bloggers and leave a 'like' and a comment. They'll appreciate your stopping by. And you’ll feel as if you made new friends and opened a roomful of presents as you discover each of these awesome folk. Please join the conversation in the comment section. What qualities do you look for in a blogger? What keeps you coming back to read a blog? Don’t miss a post. Click below to receive this blog by RSS feed or email.  Subscribe to updates about my books and receive a free downloadable tale I penned that’s very special to me -- written just for grown ups who are forever young at heart.
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15 Comments
2/15/2015 07:24:16 am
Thanks for the honor, Cat. I'm delighted to be in such good company and plan to visit the blogs that I don't already frequent. You are one busy lady! 2/18/2015 06:53:45 am
Mari, So pleased to have you join in on this blog. There's much to read in cyberspace, and I always enjoy your posts. 2/18/2015 06:54:45 am
Appreciate the nom, Carmela. Thanks for stopping by and continued success with a Blog for Your Thoughts -:D. 2/18/2015 06:55:42 am
C.L., Thanks. Always appreciate you and your feedback. Lobo's, too! 2/16/2015 04:27:27 am
Congratulations, Cat. I agree with Carmela that it's well-desreved. Thanks for the nomination. It's truly appreciated. 2/18/2015 06:57:49 am
Eiry, thanks so much! Delighted to have you as part of VIB and look forward to reading your posts, always. 2/18/2015 06:58:44 am
Thanks so much, Enisca. All the best and continued success to you and Mookie. 2/17/2015 06:36:30 am
2/18/2015 06:59:46 am
Renee, I appreciate your stopping by. Looking forward to more great posts, reviews and tours on MDBR.com 2/19/2015 11:45:36 am
A well-deserved nomination, Cat! Thanks for the nomination. We are honored to be included in this paw-some list of bloggers! Have a super weekend ahead.
Julie Gribble
2/19/2015 01:00:09 pm
A big CONGRATULATIONS for your award and THANK YOU for nominating KidLit TV! I'm simply thrilled and so very grateful, Cat. 2/25/2015 11:48:37 pm
Huge congrats on the award Cat, so well deserved and I am absolutely chuffed to bits to have been nominated, thank you so much!. Will be posting my bits as soon as I can. I have really enjoyed going through all the other nominations too. x Your comment will be posted after it is approved.
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