New Blog of the Week

A Nimble New Blog of the Week

Posted by george on November 9, 2009
Posted in: New Blog of the Week, Writing. Tagged: , , . 30 comments

I really am a lucky guy.  Ever since Barbara over at Blogging Without a Blog trusted me with the New Blog of The Week, I’ve had the opportunity to view some great sites.  Oh, trust me I’ve viewed a stinker or two as well.  But most are pretty neat.  The latest blog is one I came across while perusing the comment section of a blog.  The name caught my eye.  I thought, “Oh, this looks like fun.”  I think I was right.  This one is a lot of fun.

I’m not going to wax poetic too much because I want you to hurry through my post and go check out her blog.  Look at this list of recent post titles and you will see why I’m so tickled about this blog:

Great posts that match the great titles.

The writing is wonderful.  She writes like she speaks, I’m sure.  She has found her writer’s voice and is putting it out there.

The New Blog of the Week is:

Jane Be Nimblenimble

Congratulations, Lori!

C’mon, all.  Let’s go over and leave some big ol’ wet smooches on her posts.

Heal Thyself – New Blog of the Week

Posted by george on November 2, 2009
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micheleI first came across this blogger about a year ago.  Her web site, Writing the Cyber Highway was wonderful.  I was immediately engaged by the writing style and design of her site.  As I spent time reading her posts, her story gradually came out, and what a story it is.  Inspiring, touching, truly amazing.  Her posts there became less frequent and then one day I understood why.   She had launched a new blog in a different niche.

Since then, most of my followings of her have been through her newer site, which I’ve chosen as a most deserved new blog of the week.  Her blog is really a great place to visit.  I literally feel more healthy just by visiting the site.  It is a very busy site with a lot of things going on.   But don’t worry that it’s spammy-busy.  It’s not.  It is just filled with all kinds of great things about being healthy.  And, she does it in a fun way.  She is obviously so enthused and inspired by what she is doing that it becomes contagious.

Here are some excerpts from recent posts:

I’m so grateful to be where I am today. I’m not perfect by any means. I still have some pudge I’d like to get rid of. I still suffer with a bad back (from domestic violence). But I’m so much better than I ever thought I’d be.

And as I type this, barely able to see the screen through my tear-filled eyes, I want you to know that there is hope for a brighter tomorrow. It may not be easy. It doesn’t happen overnight. But the sun will shine on your life and health – if you’ll dedicate yourself.

And like Alissa, I’m here to share my journey and provide inspiration and hope. Please don’t give up. Hold on. Hold on tighter than ever before. – From A Package and A story

and

Hi, y’all! I do hope you’ve been having a fantabulous Fall so far! It’s been pretty cold and rainy here in Amish country, but we’ve had some beautiful days, too. And the leaves have such vibrant hues—so pretty!

Raw Juice Girl has been SWAMPED, let me tell you! Packages are arriving fast and furious, like crazy! Don’t get me wrong, I’m tickled pink. But it will take me a little time to wade my way through the upcoming reviews. The ones in this post I’m sharing today, are just the most recent arrivals!  from Packages, Samples and Reviews, oh my!

In addition to running a huge number of contests, when she whips up a recipe, she takes a lot of great photos to show every step.

Also, there is so much to love about her in addition to her great blog and writing style.  You would be very hard pressed to find a more sincere, loyal, fantabulous ;-) engager in the social media arts.  She leaves great comments and she responds to every commentator on her blog.

Geez, with all that going on, how could this not be the new blog of the week?

Everyone, I’m pleased to introduce Michele L Tune and Healing with (raw) Juices as the New Blog of the Week.

Congrats, Michele!  Enjoy your reign!

A Very Worthy New Blog of the Week

Posted by george on October 26, 2009
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As I was poking around for the New Blog of the Week this time I was a little stumped until I remembered someone who was mentioned over at Blogging Without A Blog.  This blog owner has also been a great commentor at a few sites that I frequent.  Her positive style and wonderful insights touched me and gave me pause.

At first blush, when you visit the site you make think that this site isn’t for everyone.  I know that was my first thought.  But being one of open mind and willing to stretch my boundaries, I spent some time looking around and reading the advice offered.  What I found is that there is indeed loads of great things going on.  I’m glad I went there.

This site is contributed to by two co-editors who have found their niche and found themselves.  They strike a wonderful balance and the result is a sum that is greater than the individual parts.

From the “Our Story” page:

“Why are we doing this?
Because we are passionate about the topic, ‘LIFE’ and about ensuring that our indigenous power is returned to the ‘ME’ in all of us.

Both Ann-Marie and I want a life that we can be proud of, one that we really enjoy. Yet we have noticed that living this way is not that easy. Fancy that!
It is not that we don’t have the information; we actually know a lot, we both have impressive book cases and corporate experiences to prove it!
However when we met, we were NOT the grounded, savvy women our book cases would have you believe we were.
We were NOT confidently using our indigenous female power to plow through life, having it happen the way we would like it to.”

That’s a pretty remarkable genesis.

These are some pretty remarkable women.

I’d like to introduce the New Blog of the week:

Wilma’s Blog on WomenLikeMe

Wilma and Ann-Marie have put together a kind of learning sanctuary and they’ve done a fantastic job.Wilma and AnnMarie

I encourage everyone to go and have a visit.  I think you will be impressed.

Apocalypse Now – The New Blog of The Week

Posted by george on October 8, 2009
Posted in: New Blog of the Week, Writing. Tagged: , , . 12 comments

Ya know, sometimes it’s about the blogger, not necessarily the blog.  As I was spanning the globe looking for this week’s entry into the New Blog of The Week, I came across a tweet that was congratulating one of my favorite tweet peeps on her securing of a pub contract.  I went to her web site, wrote a congratulatory comment and then smacked myself on the forehead.  Duh!  Of course this is an excellent blog for the NBOTW!

I’ve been following her writing adventures for a few months now as she progressed chapter by chapter.  I think what really pushed me over the edge were her podcasts.  Yes the story is great but I dare you to find a more melodious voice out there.  I double-dog dare ya.

As I spent time looking through her archives and just generally poking around the site, it became apparent that there is a wealth of great information for writers, readers and just about everyone else.  As well, the site is clean with no clutter or anything to distract you from your mission of enjoying a site with great reads.

What permeates all of the posts and articles is a strong sense of honesty and genuine-ism.  It’s great.  It’s just like an expanded version of following her on Twitter – it’s just that you get so much more than 140 characters.

Check out some excerpts from recent posts:

“The commitment puts me in mind of the post I wrote on this blog’s six month anniversary. I made three promises in that post: that I would be podcasting every week, that I would start a short story club (which is now in its third month) and that by November 2009 Twenty Years Later would either have a home or be in pre-production for self-publishing.” – from The Power of Words and Writing

“I think back to when I started this blog. I was terrified of all of it. It literally took months to publish my first post. Then I was gloriously Havi’d (yes, that should be a verb). Then I found Diana and Graham, then later Twitching Grey and of course, Paperback Jack. And so many others.” – From Stories to pave the Path to Dreams

I don’t think I need to include any more excerpts to give a sense of what a wonderful person she is.

emmaI’m proud to introduce Emma Newman’s blog, Post-Apocalyptic Publishing as the new blog of the week.

Cheers, Emma

C’mon everyone!  Let’s go have a look!

Am I Coming or Going – The New Blog of the Week

Posted by george on September 29, 2009
Posted in: New Blog of the Week, Writing. Tagged: . 16 comments

This week’s find isn’t a brand spanking new blog, nor is it an oldie.  I tell you what, though.  Whether you are coming or going, this blog is worthy of recognition.  The information that the owner gives us is wonderful and his writing style is just plain entertaining.  Hmmm.  great content delivered with great style?  An unbeatable combination in my book.

I first ran across him through Twitter and after just a few visits to his site I was hooked.  I must admit a bit of bias here because his site does focus on writing.  The tips and posts and links would be helpful for most any writer – novelist, blogger or anyone else who makes a living – or wants to make a living – through the written word.

Check out a few excerpts from his posts:

“Let us consider the value feelings first. In order to write good work, you have to be self critical and submit to the criticism of others. You have to be prepared to tear apart, discard, rewrite, and rethink much of what you do. This unending belief that your work is not yet good enough, has to have some influence on your thinking. It would be understandable for you to think “My product is so unworthy when compared to other good works, you Mr Customer would be better off spending your money there.”  -  From Why is it wrong to sell your work

“The social pressure around any aspiring writer who is holding down a steady job makes it difficult to remain human and still write. Which probably accounts for why so many of them, who I have talked to, write very early in the morning, whilst the rest of the house sleeps.”  -  From Sorry, but I am too busy writing

He has a very real world, down to earth approach in his writing and how he presents his information.  That is why his content is so easy to digest.  In addition to his great articles, every week he does a Sunday wash-up  – links to articles from around the net about writing.  The breadth of content is no less than amazing.  I could spend an entire week just clicking through the links.

Without any more delay, I’d like to introduce the New Blog of the Week:

Shack’s Comings and Goings

Andy ShackCongratulations, Andy!  Your site is incredible and I’m glad to have you around.

Go see what Andy is up to, everyone.  I know you’ll be impressed.