Independent Book Blogger Awards--Last Day to Vote

Today is the last day to vote in the Independent Book Blogger Awards on Goodreads.  A vote for me would be greatly appreciated or you can choose another of your favorites among the nominees.  If you do decide to vote for me, you can do so here:  http://www.goodreads.com/book_blogger_award/entry/192  or click the button in the left sidebar.  Thanks so much!

Independent Book Blogger Awards on Goodreads

If you haven't already heard, The True Book Addict is up for the vote in the Goodreads Independent Book Blogger Awards under the adult fiction (historical fiction) category.  If you enjoy my blog, please vote for me...or vote for another blog you enjoy.  There are four categories:  adult fiction, adult non-fiction, young adult/children's, and publishing industry.  You can vote once in each category.  Thanks for stopping by and be sure to vote.

Click HERE to vote.

Awards

I am disastrously behind in accepting these awards and I hope that the good people that saw fit to give them to me will forgive me!

I received the Mermaid Splash Award from Missy at Missy's Book Nook.  Thanks Missy!

The rules are as follows:

1. Put the logo on your blog/post.
2. Nominate up to 9 blogs which allure, amuse, bewitch, impress or inspire you.
3. Be sure to link to your nominees within your post.
4. Let them know that they have been splashed by commenting on their blog.
5. Remember to link to the person from whom your received your Splash award.
6. Have F~U~N

Jennifer at Reading with Tequila
Marie at The Burton Review
Arleigh at historical-fiction.com
Wonders and Marvels

I received the Honest Scrap Award from CelticLady at Blog O' the Irish.  Thank you!

This Honest Scrap Award is for those bloggers who write from the heart. The rules are:

Pass it on to 7 deserving bloggers and write 10 honest things about yourself.

1. Bard Girl at Melancholy Musings
2. Heather at Age 30+...A Lifetime of Books
3. Angie Muresan
4. A Buckeye Girl Reads
5. One Persons Journey through a world of books
6. J. Kaye's Book Blog
7. My Friend Amy

Ten Honest Things

1. My sons are the light of my life, but they drive me crazy at times!
2. My header says I'm a part-time procrastinator, but I think I'm actually a full-time procrastinator...LOL!
3. I think I've become a book hoarder (but I don't care)!
4. I moved to Nashville to be a singer. Wondering why you don't have any of my CDs?!
5. I still sing, but in the karaoke venue =O)
6. I was a cheerleader throughout high school.
7. I'm currently researching a novel. I've been "writing a novel" for 15 years!
8. I was unlucky enough to find a dead body once (I know, ewwww!)
9. I had a near death experience on a roller coaster.
10.I think I was a cat in a previous life.

The Who Loves You Baby award comes to me from Book Dragon's Lair.  Thanks so much!

The rules of this award is to pass it on to fellow bloggers who awarded you in the past.

I'm passing this on to:

Missy at Missy's Book Nook

I received the One Lovely Blog Award from A Buckeye Girl Reads.  Thanks Buckeye Girl!!!

The rules of this award are that I'm to pass the award onto 15 bloggers whose blog you've recently discovered.  I'm going to thwart the rules a bit and pass this on to a lesser amount, as I'm working under a time constraint (albeit self-imposed).

Here are the recipients:

Helen Loves Books
Book Dragon's Lair
Brizmus Blogs Books
Busy is Reading

I received the Happy 101 award from Helen at Helen Loves Books.  Thank you Helen!

Here are the rules:

List 10 things that make you happy and then give this award to 10 book blogs that brighten your day.

1. My sons
2. the rest of my family
3. Alis, my cat
4. books
5. used book sales
6. not working
7. watching movies (at home and at theater)
8. a good restaurant meal
9. good music
10. book bloggers!
The 10 lucky bloggers:

Ryan at Wordsmithonia
Melissa at My World
Deb at Bookmagic
Krista at Life or Something Like It
CelticLady at Blog O' the Irish
Lucy at Enchanted by Josephine
Angie Muresan
Psychotic State
Allie at Hist-Fic Chick
Lizzy J at Historically Obsessed

The Humane Award has been given me by my friend Ryan at Wordsmithonia.

This award is to honor certain bloggers that are kindhearted individuals. They regularly take part in my blog and always leave the sweetest comments. If it wasn't for them, my site would just be an ordinary book review blog. Their blogs are also amazing and are tastefully done on a daily basis. I thank them and look forward to our growing friendship through the blog world.

Lisa at Lit and Life
Laurel-Rain Snow's Reflections
Michelle at Red-Headed Book Child
CelticLady at Blog O' the Irish
J.T. at Bibliofreak
Laura's Reviews

I received the Prolific Blogger award from One Person's Journey through a world of Books.  Thank you, thank you...I am so honored that you think I'm a prolific blogger!

A Prolific Blogger is one who is intellectually productive… keeping up an active blog that is filled with enjoyable content.

1. Every winner of the Prolific Blogger Award has to pass on this award to at least seven other deserving prolific bloggers. Spread some love!

2. Each Prolific Blogger must link to the blog from which he/she has received the award.

3. Every Prolific Blogger must link back to This Post, which explains the origins and motivation for the award.

4. Every Prolific Blogger must visit this post and add his/her name in the Mr. Linky, so that we all can get to know the other winners. (Click here for the Mr. Linky page.)

The awardees:

1. Carolyn at Book Chick City
2. Kill them all, God will know his own
3. Molly at Book Reviews by Buuklvr81
4. Bookin' with Bingo
5. Passages to the Past
6. Ready When You Are, C.B.
7. Jules' Book Reviews

Thanks again for all the awards! Please be sure to visit each and every one of the bloggers I've listed.  They are great and should be visited often.

The Kreativ Blogger Award

I won another award! It is from Tea at I Love to Read.  Tea and I are new friends and I would like to thank her for this lovely award.  Please be sure to stop by her blog.

The recipient of The Kreativ Blogger Award must list seven of their favorite things and share this award with seven other blogs.

First, my seven favorite things:

1. Gabe and Reece, my sons
2. books, books, books
3. cats (especially Alis, our black cat)
4. Christmas
5. singing
6. candles/scents that smell like yummy things baking or Christmas
7. history

Now, the lucky seven!

Michelle at 1morechapter

Bella at A Bibliophile's Bookshelf

Wendy at A Novel Challenge (how else would we find out about all the great challenges out there!)

Michele at A Reader's Respite

Heather at Age 30+...A Lifetime of Books

Becky at Becky's Book Reviews

Book Dragon's Lair


Be sure to stop by all of these wonderful blogs and see what all the fuss is about!

Happy (blog) Reading!

Awards: Part Two

I'm behind on awards, as usual! I received this Super Comments Award from Laura at Laura's Reviews.  Thank you Laura! Laura is one of my loyal and top commenters and she has a great blog...be sure to check it out!

I have several top commenters that I have already given this to in the past and that would be Ryan (Wordsmithonia), Deb (Bookmagic), Melissa (My World) and Krista (Life or something like it...) so I won't be passing it on to them, but I want them to know how much I appreciate them.  This time I will be passing it on to:

J.T. at Bibliofreak

and

Michelle at red headed book child

Laura also awarded me with the wonderful Great Look Award.  This is my first time receiving it and I love it! Thanks for this one too, Laura!!!

This award is meant to be a pat on the back to the ones paying particular attention to their blog presentation, and God knows some of them look awesome! Of course none of them are pretty empty shells, so there’s no shame to mention how nice their blogs are!

Here are the rules:

1. Post the award on your blog, with the name of the person who has granted the award, and his or her blog link.

2. Pass the award to 5 other blogs that your particularly like. Remember to contact the bloggers to let them know they have been chosen for this award.

I'm passing this on to:

Ryan at Wordsmithonia
Deb at Bookmagic (her header picture is one of the most beautiful I've seen!)
Melissa at My World
Krista at Life or something like it... (I love her background...it reminds me of the most beautiful fantasy book setting!)
Kathleen at Celticlady's Ramblings

Finally, I received the Who Loves You Baby award from Jules at Jules' Book Reviews.  Jules has such a wonderful blog...go over and take a look.  It's so literary looking!

This award is designed with one purpose in mind. Pass this on to other bloggers who have awarded you in the past. 

Since I have already awarded this to everyone that has ever given me awards (I'm pretty sure), I'm just going to send it out to all my fellow book bloggers who work so tirelessly to spread the love of books!

Please take the time to visit all the wonderful blogs that I have mentioned here today.  It is definitely worth your time!

Happy Reading!

Awards: Part One

I received this award from three wonderful bloggers, Melissa at My World, Christine at booktumbling, and J.T. at Bibliofreak.  Head on over to their blogs and show them some love!

This award is designed with one purpose in mind...Pass this on to other bloggers who have awarded you in the past.

Since I've already given this award to everyone (I think) that has ever given me awards, I'm giving it to these great bloggers that I know I've never given it to:

• Bard Girl at Melancholy Musings
• Celticlady's Ramblings

I was given this award by Celticlady's Ramblings.  She is a recent follow of mine and her blog not only speaks of books, but all things Celtic like places and music...she loves Celtic music, as I do!

I'm giving this award to a new friend.  Her blog header says it all about beauty! Be sure to stop by and visit her!

• Missy at Missy's Book Nook

I received this Proximidade Award from my good friend Ryan at Wordsmithonia.  I give Ryan credit for inspiring me to start a "serious" book blog and if you visit his blog, you will see why.  His blog is incomparable!

Being a recipient of this award affirms that this blog invests and believes in the Proximity - nearness in space, time and relationships. This blog receives this great award as a further way to reiterate that it is excedingly charming, and aims to find and be friends. They are not interested in prizes or self-aggrandizement! Our hope is that when the ribbons of these prizes are cut, even more friendships are propagated. Please give more attention to these writers!

I'm awarding this to:

• Ms. Lucy at Enchanted by Josephine
• Bookin' with Bingo
• Michelle at red headed book child

I received this Superior Scribbler award from Bard Girl at Melancholy Musings.  I love reading her posts.  She says about herself that she tends to ramble, but I find her writing funny and refreshing.  Be sure to check out her blog.

In keeping with the rules of the award, which are:

• Each Superior Scribbler must in turn pass The Award on to 5 most-deserving Bloggy Friends.
• Each Superior Scribbler must link to the author & the name of the blog from whom he/she has received The Award.
• Each Superior Scribbler must display The Award on his/her blog, and link to This Post, which explains The Award.
• Each Blogger who wins The Superior Scribbler Award must visit this post and add his/her name to the Mr. Linky List. That way, we'll be able to keep up-to-date on everyone who receives This Prestigious Honor!
• Each Superior Scribbler must post these rules on his/her blog.

I'm awarding to these five acceptional scribblers:

• Tasha at Heidenkind's Hideaway
• Lisa at Lit and Life
• Virginie at Virginie Says...
• Kate at The Neverending Shelf
• Melissa at Coffee, Books, and Laundry

Please be sure to visit all these terrific blogs and see what all the hype is about!

Happy Reading!

Dragon's Loyalty Award

One of my best friends online and in the blogging world, Ryan at Wordsmithonia, has given me this beautiful award! Thank you so much Ryan...I love fantasy and mythical creatures!

Ryan is a tremendously talented blogger...please be sure to drop by his blog and give him a shout.

The Dragon's Loyalty Award is an award for the loyal fan/commenter, whether the recipient is a fellow blogger or just a someone who follows and comments regularly.Here are the rules:* If you have a blog, post it on your blog with a link back to the site who gave it to you.* Leave them a comment on their site, email, etc. to let them know.* If you don't have a blog but have a website, Facebook, MySpace, Twitter or other type account, post there with a link back.*

I have a few certain someones that are my top commenters, but Ryan has already awarded this to them (and received himself) so I decided to bestow it upon a couple of loyal followers and a new follower twho always take the time to stop by and comment.  And they are:

Tasha at Heidenkind's Hideaway

Alexia at Alexia's Books and Such...

Laurel at Laurel-Rain Snow's Reflections

Please be sure to head over to their blogs and make friends...they have some great things to say!

Superior Scribbler Award: Part Deux

I received this for a second time from Christy at Christy's Book Blog.  Thank you so much Christy! Please be sure to stop by her blog and leave a comment.  She is great!

In keeping with the rules of the award, which are:

• Each Superior Scribbler must in turn pass The Award on to 5 most-deserving Bloggy Friends.
• Each Superior Scribbler must link to the author & the name of the blog from whom he/she has received The Award.
• Each Superior Scribbler must display The Award on his/her blog, and link to This Post, which explains The Award.
• Each Blogger who wins The Superior Scribbler Award must visit this post and add his/her name to the Mr. Linky List. That way, we'll be able to keep up-to-date on everyone who receives This Prestigious Honor!
• Each Superior Scribbler must post these rules on his/her blog.

Now, to continue the tradition and follow the rules, here are my 5 Award Winners:

• Bella at A Bibliophile's Bookshelf
• J.T. at Bibliofreak
• J. Kaye's Book Blog
• Sarah at Puss Reboots
• Jenny at Take Me Away

Take a moment to visit these great blogs and see the 'superior scribbling'
 of which I speak.

Happy Reading!

Awards Backlog!

I am seriously behind on accepting and passing on blog awards! I was so busy last week trying to keep up with all the BBAW festivities that I barely had time for anything else.  This is actually the second time I'm receiving this award...actually this will be the fourth time receiving it since I was given it this time by three wonderful bloggers.  And these are Ryan at Wordsmithonia, Krista at Life or something like it... and Rebecca at Lost in Books.  These three bloggers are exceptional and they have a true passion for the written word.  Please pay them a visit.

This award is designed with one purpose in mind...Pass this on to other bloggers who have awarded you in the past.  I am passing this along to the following bloggers.  Most of them have already received this award many times so they should not feel the need to pass it along (unless they want to).  I just want them to know that they are recognized and appreciated!

Melissa at My World

Deb at Bookmagic

Melissa at Scuffed slippers and wormy books....

Christine at booktumbling

Laura at Laura's Reviews

I am receiving this award for the fourth time from one of my newer blog friends, Christine at booktumbling.  She has a great blog and I have so enjoyed interacting with her.  Be sure to stop by and visit her blog.

“The blogger who receives this award believes in the Tao of the zombie chicken– excellence, grace, and persistence in all situations, even in the midst of a zombie apocalypse. These amazing bloggers regularly produce content so remarkable that their readers would brave a raving pack of zombie chickens just to be able to read their inspiring words. As a recipient of this world-renowned award, you now have the task of passing it on to at least 5 other worthy bloggers. Do not risk the wrath of the zombie chickens by choosing unwisely or not choosing at all.”

I'm passing this on to...

Celticlady's Ramblings about books and other things

Only The Best Sci-Fi/Fantasy

Michelle at red headed book child

Jules at Jules' Book Reviews

Dani at Reading is like breathing...it must be done

This award was given to me by Deb at Bookmagic.  She has a wonderful blog and is also a good friend.  Make sure you check out her blog soon!

I will bestow this award upon...

Rebecca at Lost in Books

Angie Muresan

Bard Girl at Melancholy Musings

And last, but not least... I received this wonderful award from my dear friend Ryan at Wordsmithonia.  You simply must head over and check out the blog of the man that inspired me to start my own "serious" book blog!

I will pass this on to these five bloggers...Ryan and at least a few of the others have already received this award, but if you look to the right on my sidebar, you will see that they are my top commenters and therefore must be recognized! (They should not feel obligated to pass it on, if they have done so many times in the past)

Melissa at My World

Krista at Life or something like it...

Ryan at Wordsmithonia

Deb at Bookmagic

Lisa at Lit and Life

Please be sure to visit all the blogs I have awarded today in this monstrous awards post.  I promise that you will not be disappointed!

Whew...so I believe I have caught up on my awards! It's about time, I know.  I have decided to immediately acknowledge awards from now on, instead of putting it off.  As a procrastinator, we'll see if I stick to it!

The Catastic Blog Award

I have created a new blog award!

The CATASTIC BLOG AWARD (Alis Approved)

This award is given to those very special bloggers who are always there with great posts, comments and everything else that makes a blog...and bloggers...wonderful.  Everyone knows that cats can be very nonchalant so for a cat to give a CATASTIC award to a blog must mean that their blog is exceptional! And this award is extra special because it is approved by my cat, Alis.

I am giving this award to some fellow bloggers that visit my blog frequently and that I consider to be good friends.

And they are:

Ryan at Wordsmithonia

Deb at Bookmagic

Melissa at My World

Krista at Life or something like it...

Please stop by and explore their blogs...they care about books and writing about them.  They are also very friendly and will make you feel welcome.

From Me To You Award

From Me To You

I received this adorably cute award from my friend Ryan at Wordsmithonia. I have said this many times, but I'm saying it again. Ryan was the first new person I struck up a friendship with on Twitter and it was visiting his blog that inspired me to start a serious book blog. For this, I will always be in his debt! His blog is wonderful and he shares a passion for reading that really shines through on every post. I hope you will stop by and take a look (and follow him).

I will be passing it on to these three wonderful bloggers:

Christina at Dear Xayne (and The Star Celeb)

Melissa at Scuffed slippers and wormy books....

Deb at Bookmagic

I highly recommend you stop by these great blogs!

The Let's Be Friends Award

I received this great award from Ryan at Wordsmithonia. Ryan's blog was the first blog I visited on Blogger since being on Twitter and it was his blog that inspired me to create my own blog here on Blogger (I previously dabbled in blogging on MySpace). So thank you Ryan...for the award and for being an inspiration to a fellow blogger =)

"Blogs that receive the Let’s Be Friends Award are exceedingly charming. These kind bloggers aim to find and be friends. They are not interested in self-aggrandizement. Our hope is that when the ribbons of these prizes are cut, even more friendships are propagated. Please give more attention to these writers."

I would like to pass this award on to these great blogs:

Melissa at My World

Book Chick City

Miranda at I Am Not Jane Austen

Be sure to stop by and befriend these wonderful bloggers!

Super Comment Award

I received this awesome award from Ryan at Wordsmithonia and Deb at Bookmagic. I am honored that they thought of me and I hope you will check out their blogs, as they are most excellent.

I am in turn giving this award to a couple of my super commenters:

Laura at Laura's Reviews

Krista at Life or something like it...

I would also be giving this to Deb at Bookmagic and Ryan at Wordsmithonia (who gave this award to me) and also to Melissa at My World, but they all have already received this award themselves. These three are actually my most super commenters so here is a shout out to them. I appreciate their comments even more than they know! I also want to thank anyone and everyone who takes the time to comment. It really means a lot =)