Thursday, 3 July 2014

Another Award
When I was on holiday, I was nominated for the 'Versatile Bloggers Award' by Teagan Kearney.  Apologies for taking so long to reply. It's another first for me because when I started blogging at the beginning of the year I knew nothing about these awards.

In Teagan's words, they are 'a generous way to highlight and share blogs with others.' I am always amazed not only at the huge range of writing blogs on offer to read and follow but also how varied in content and format they are!

What are the rules of the Versatile Bloggers Award? 
- Thank the person who nominated you. So a big thank you from me to Teagan! It's very kind of you.
- Include a link to her blog: http://writingmynovelnoworkingtitleyet.blogspot.co.uk/ 
- Nominate 15 bloggers.
- Tell the person who nominated you 7 things about yourself.

7 Random Things About Me
- I love watercolour paintings especially of landscapes like this one entitled 'Rock Farm' by Gillian McDonald. A limited edition print of it hangs on our sitting room wall. 

- I daydream a lot, having lots of plans but many never get finished. 'Procrastination is my middle name!'

- I used to teach ceramics. A visit to a craft fair recently made me want to start again and create something beautiful from a lump of clay. 

- Chocolate and Bailey's with Ice are my two downfalls so this post, 'Afternoon Delight', on Face Book really appealed.

- The smell of summer Jasmine late in the evening reminds me of when we visited my aunt for the first time in Spetses, Greece.

- I drink Earl Grey tea. 

- A big Archers' fan, I have listened to the programme since I was a small girl. 

My 15 nominees:
To you all,
I am nominating you because I enjoy reading your blogs. Please feel free to accept or decline. Unlike me, many of you are experienced bloggers and may already hold the award.

Teresa Ashby http://teresaashby.blogspot.co.uk/
Samantha Bacchus http://samanthabacchus.blogspot.co.uk/
Fran Clark http://franclark.blogspot.co.uk/
Karen Clarke http://writewritingwritten.blogspot.co.uk/
Wendy Clarke http://wendyswritingnow.blogspot.co.uk/
Patsy Collins http://patsy-collins.blogspot.co.uk/
Sheila Crosby http://sheilacrosby.blogspot.co.uk/
Tracy Fells http://tracyfells.blogspot.co.uk/
Della Galton http://www.dellagalton.co.uk/?page_id=28
Susan Jones http://susanjanejones.wordpress.com/
Cat Lumb http://catlumb.com/blog/
Kath McGurl http://womagwriter.blogspot.co.uk/
Roz Morris http://nailyournovel.wordpress.com/
Samantha Tonge http://samanthatonge.co.uk/page3.php
Helen Yendall http://blogaboutwriting.wordpress.com/

I look forward to finding out some random facts about my nominees.

Thank you for reading. Whose blogs do you follow? Can you recommend more excellent blogs about writing? I'd love you to leave a comment. Thank you.
You may also follow me on Twitter @JanBayLit and visit my  Jan Baynham Writer page.








                             
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14 comments:

  1. Patsy3 July 2014 at 10:42

    Congratulations on getting the award, Jan and thank you for passing it on to me! I like Earl Grey tea too, and Baileys and chocolate and I'm super good at procrastination.

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    1. Jan Baynham3 July 2014 at 12:15

      We've some things in common, Patsy. I always enjoy your blog so it was a pleasure to nominate you! ;-)

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  2. Unknown3 July 2014 at 14:17

    Thanks so much, Jan, I appreciate that!
    I was once very ill on Bailey's and can't drink it now! x

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    1. Jan Baynham3 July 2014 at 14:39

      Oh, no! Sorry to hear that, Sam. There was a Bailey's fountain at my son and daughter-in-law's wedding, served in miniature chocolate cups! Mmmmmmm.....

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  3. Teagan Kearney3 July 2014 at 16:46

    Loved finding out you taught pottery, Jan, and the watercolour painting is beautiful. I look forward to exploring your list of nominees and reading some great blogs.

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    1. Jan Baynham4 July 2014 at 04:43

      Thank you, Teagan. As I said in the post, the blogs are all so varied and really interesting. :-)

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  4. Teresa Ashby4 July 2014 at 01:14

    Congratulations on the award and thank you so much for passing it on. I shall enjoy visiting the other blogs - I know some of them, but it's nice to find new ones.
    I think the watercolour painting is lovely and I'm an expert at procrastination too x

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    1. Jan Baynham4 July 2014 at 04:45

      You are very welcome, Teresa. I think lots of writers are day-dreamers and procrastinators. That's where we research our ideas for inspiration. ;-)

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  5. Sam Carrington6 July 2014 at 04:18

    Congratulations on the award Jan, and thank you for passing it on! I'm with you on the daydreaming - I can lose hours! I will look forward to reading everyone else's 7 facts :)

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    1. Jan Baynham7 July 2014 at 01:31

      Thanks, Samantha, and you are welcome. I look forward to learning more about you. :-)

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  6. Anonymous8 July 2014 at 12:34

    Hi Jan, and thanks for the award. Will have a think on my seven things, and try to come up with some unusual ones if I can:)))

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    1. Jan Baynham9 July 2014 at 09:44

      Thanks for responding, Sue. I know how busy everyone is. I am looking forward to finding out more about you. :-)

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  7. Wendy's Writing11 July 2014 at 12:25

    Thank you for the award, Jan - I've only just seen it!

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    1. Jan Baynham12 July 2014 at 11:28

      Pleasure, Wendy. Yours was one of the first blogs I followed. :-)

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