I was thrilled to be nominated by author and blogger Stevie Turner for the Blogger Recognition Award and it has given me the perfect excuse to thank you to just a small selection of bloggers who are such a wonderful support for both the blog and my books. Some have already been mentioned in Stevie’s post but I hope they don’t mind being mentioned again.
I know how busy everyone is at this time of year… so participation is optional and please just accept my thanks for your kindness. I have made up my own award plaque and hope you will find somewhere to hang it.
First there are a few guidelines attached to the award should you wish to participate….
My thanks of course to Stevie Turner on WordPress for nominating me..
Rules:
1. Thank the blogger(s) who nominated you and provide a link to their blog.
2. Write a post to show your award.
3. Give a brief story of how your blog started.
4. Give two pieces of advice to new bloggers.
5. Select up to fifteen bloggers you want to give this award to.
6. Comment (or pingback) on each blog to let them know that you’ve nominated them and provide a link to the post you’ve created.
How My Blog Started:
In 2012, I suddenly had time on my hands to focus on my writing again and with more books coming down the pipeline, I needed an online platform to market them. It really did not get up an running until mid 2013 and since then it has evolved into Smorgasbord Blog Magazine, and a free author promotion book site with added music, humour, health and guest contributors. No idea what I would do now without it.
Give Two Pieces of Advice to New Bloggers:
- Enjoy the process but don’t try to reinvent the wheel. There are plenty of blogging information sites available and if you are an author it is worth spending the time to set your blog up for ease of accessibility and readability. Keep it simple to begin with. I have a free pdf on Book Marketing and blog set up at sally.cronin@moyhill.com
- People do buy people first and interacting with other bloggers on their posts and sharing them will over time build up a following of like minded writers.
Select up to 15 Bloggers: If you have already participated, or wish not to, then please just accept this as my thanks for your support – and 15 is not enough…..
D. G Kaye: D.G. Kaye Writes book reviews, travel, relationships
Colleen Chesebro: Poet and motivating poetry challenges
Carol Taylor: Carol Taylor food expert, Thai cookery – weekly round up
Annette Rochelle Aben: Angel Messages and poetry
Jessica Norrie: Always great books recommended aauthor and book reviews
Silvia Todesco: Wonderful Italian Cookery
Charli Mills: Fantastic Flash Fiction Challenge and all things Writing
Sue Vincent: Mysticism, ancient ways, humour, guests and a Small Black Dog called Ani
Olga Nunez Miret: Book Reviews and Translation
Robbie Cheadle: Book reviews and writing at Roberta Writes
Anita Dawes and Jaye Marie: Jaye Marie and Anita Dawes poetry and authors
Traci Kenworth: Book blogger and author
John W. Howell: John Howell author and Views of the Neighbourhood
Mary Smith: Author, History, Afghan adventures,
Liz Gauffreau: Author, stories and reviews
My thanks again to Stevie for nominating and to you for dropping in today… and sorry if there was no room to mention you but I am very grateful for your support.
Congratulations, Sally! You deserve it!! 🙂 ❤
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Thank you Marcia..hugs ♥
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Thank you Sally for nominating me 💜! I’ve dreamed of this happening for a long time!
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And of course, congratulation a ton for your nomination too… I truly believed is absolutely deserved!
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Thank you Silvia… Merry Christmas…hugs
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Merry Christmas to you!
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And well deserved Silvia…♥
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No wonder 🙂 https://italiangoodness.net/2019/12/28/bloggers-recognition-award-nomination-and-2019-wrap-up/
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You definitely deserve this award, Sally. Also, think you so much for nominating me for this honor.
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Thank you John and delighted to nominate you..hugs
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Congratulations, Sally. You’re the star of all bloggers! ❤
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That is very kind thank you Miriam.. ♥
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You are a rock star, Sally! Congratulations!
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Thank you Pete.. xx
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Thank you, Sally! And congratulations.
I notice the Small Dog managed to make her presence known as always…. 😉 xxx
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You bet… couldn’t leave out Ani…lol ♥
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No… I can never leave her out of anything. Even when I try;) xx
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Congratulations, Sally. You so deserve this. ❤
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Thank you Jane.. Merry Christmas ♥
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Merry Christmas, Sally. ❤
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Congratulations, Sally. You are certainly a big hit! Hugs
William
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Thank you William.. a team effort…hugsxx
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Thanks for your answers, Sally. Yes, engaging with readers brings more followers. Happy Christmas! x
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You too Stevie..thank you again..hugsxx
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Congratulations, Sally. Keep it going.👌👌👌👌👌
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Congratulations, Sally a well deserved honour and thank you for the nomination …Merry Christmas, Hugs xxx
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Pleasure Carol richly deserved..hugs
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Thank you, Sally.. Hugs
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Reblogged this on Campbells World and commented:
Happy blogging to all.
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Congratulations Sally – extremely well deserved! Merry Christmas to you, and thank you for nominating me too. Many of the people I’d nominate – Darlene, D G Kaye, Colleen, Mary – you’ve nominated already, but I’ll certainly give it a mention next blog post. Which reminds me…
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Thank you Jessica and delighted to name and shame you… lovely group of bloggers…♥
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If anyone deserves this, it’s you, Sally. Congrats! And again loved learning more about your passion and energy.
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Thanks Jacqui. much appreciated.. hugsxx
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Sally, thank you so much. I will get on this today. I have quite a few authors who need a mention. I’m honored by your recognition. I can’t thank you enough for your support. You are a true star in our writing community. ❤
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My pleasure Colleen and that is reciprocated as you have motivated me to explore other areas of writing that would have stayed dormant.. ♥♥
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What a compliment! Thanks, Sally. ❤️
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Great advice on starting a blog, Sally. You so deserve this prize. I am so glad I found you on the net all those years ago. xo
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Thanks Darlene.. it is years ago too, where did the time go… still we much be enjoying ourselves..hugs ♥
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Yay for you Sal. I’m always happy to see your generosity rewarded. So deserved. And once again, thank YOU so much for the recognition. As you know, I was also nominated by Stevie, so I will graciously copy the lovely award image you created and at it to my original post. ❤ xxx
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It would have been no fun without you Debby… ♥♥
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Aw shucks! ❤ xx
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Congratulations and thank you for nominating me, Sally! Great advice! I like your list as well, but it’s never possible to include everybody, and we keep discovering new people… Thanks so much for all the support and big hugs and happy holiday season to all! ♥
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Pleasure Olga.. and Merry Christmas ♥♥
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Reblogged this on Just Olga and commented:
Thanks to Sally for including me on her list. There are so many bloggers I’d like to include, and of course, Sally would be right there!
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Thank you for all the support you have offered over the years Olga and continue to do so…hugsx♥
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No blogging award was ever better deserved!
You are a treasure to us all, Sally.
Best wishes, Pete.
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That is very kind thanks Pete.. team effort..x
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Congratulations, Sally! You’re so deserving of this recognition. Big (((hugs))) and cheers to you! xo
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Thank you Natalie…♥
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I’ll be posting mine asap, Sally! Thank you and congrats on your award!
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Pleasure Traci…♥
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Congratulations, Sally. Many thanks for including me in your nominations – very chuffed. I’ll try to get to it tomorrow – not sure about pingbacks and things but I’ll have a go.
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Thanks Mary and your posts and support over the years has been a highlight for me…♥
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Aw, thank you 🙂
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Congratulations on your award, Sally!! It is so well-deserved for all you do to support other writers, as well as the pleasure you bring readers. (I’m talking about you, Imogene.) Thank you for nominating me. I appreciate the recognition, although I won’t be able to participate due to time constraints.
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Thanks Liz and no worries about responding.. and look forward to seeing you in 2020 hugsxxx
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Thank you, Sally–same here!
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Congratulations, Sally a well deserved award. xxx
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Thank you Adele..hugsx
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Sally, I’ve posted about the award but I’m not sure if I’ve done it correctly. I’ve put links in to you and nominees but don’t know if they will show up on their blogs.
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MIne showed up Mary.. just heading over..hugsx
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Yay – that’s a relief. I wasn’t sure if the people who have commented were visiting anyway. So, I think I’ve learned something!
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Brilliant Mary..thank you again..hugsxx
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Congratulations on your well-deserved nomination, Sally! Great blogs you’ve shared here!
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Thank you Jan.. surrounded by lovely people and talented writers spoilt for choice..hugsxx
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Congrats! So well deserved.
Have a fantastic holiday. Looking forward to a new year filled with adventure and gratitude.
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Thank you Antoinette and Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
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Thank you, Sally, for your kind mention. I read this post yesterday and somehow I forgot to comment. I am on leave now and my brain seems slightly addled. Your advice is always wonderful.
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Pleasure Robbie and enjoy your blogging break too… hugs xx
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Thank you so much Robbie, Merry Christmas. xx
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Congratulations.
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Thank you Chris.
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