That's a Lovely Award, Joylene!

I'm very pleased to be called inspirational, makes me feel great, and especially since it was given to me by Joylene, one of the first of the lovely people who joined me here when I began this blog many months. ago. Joylene must be very excited, for her second novel, Broken Not Dead, is about to be released next month by Theytus Books, a great  achievement and I wish her tremendous sales success.
   

I was going to say I had been blogging under my name for years, but I have had so many blogs  with different titles in the past and deleted them. This one seems to be staying, especially as I was awarded a wonderful blog design made for me by Mary of Bright Sunshine Designs. However my Grandson James Brinkler is busily putting together a new website for me, and I can't wait to see what he comes up with!

Here are the rules for those receiving the award :

1.  Thank and link back to the person who awarded this to you. (I've done that.)
2.  Link posts to ten fellow bloggers you find inspirational. (Must chose ten but don't worry if  you don't want to take part, or you have received many awards, just ignore me.)
3.  Forward the award to 10 other bloggers.

Now to  dip, dip, dip and my blogger list and see what transpires!

Amelia's intention is to start a quiet revolution changing the world into a creative, playground where people carve a life they want to live. And we share an interest in the radical theories of fairy and folk tales.

Janet over at the Blackberry Patch is busy making bunnies. There's lots of lovely photographs to show you how to make your own.

Doris  is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and has worked for nursing homes for several years. She has also worked with Hospice, and in Welfare and Social Justice projects.

Sylvia has been published in a number of regional newspapers. She has also published poetry and short stories. She is a member of the Golden Triangle Writer's Guild and loves encouraging other writers.

Julie's blog is for people who have an interest in reading and writing -or anyone else who just happens to pop by and fancies a chat!

Barbara writes about the natural world and the folkways that are the cultural underpinnings of small towns and rural living in Kentucky and beyond.

Megan gives inspiration, motivation and encouragement for parents and writers whilst looking after her lovely children and writing great stories for the very young.

Silly Willy and Fluffy say their blog is not about Silly Willy or Fluffy,  it's about a wonderful life of bringing joy and sharing happiness with others. They are living their dream.

Shannon hopes to inform other aspiring authors of ways they can seek help or find their writing community, and asks that you join her in her journey.

Laura is a writer of middle grade, young fiction and says she is a children's writer in search of readers... and the information, market info, insider tidbits, and writing advice they find en route...

Now to let the winners know!