SUPPORTIVE/SPIRITED - A to Z Challenge

It’s the third A to Z Challenge! Blog the letters of the alphabet in order every day except Sundays The participation list is HERE – start with the blog after yours and visit at least five blogs a day. Mostly, make new friends and have fun!

My theme – I have selected a word for each day and will present to you blogger buddies who fit that description, along with movies, music, etc. My theme is to give back, highlight some awesome bloggers, and have fun in the process.

SUPPORTIVE/SPIRITED

M. Pax at Wistful Nebulae
I’m not sure when I discovered Mary’s site. I think it was during one of her Pine Mountain Observatory stints. But here was a woman who was totally a science fiction geek! More than that, I quickly discovered that Mary was incredibly dedicated and supportive of her friends. And in return, she is someone I would go out of my way to champion and defend. Shame she lives on the other side of the USA, as I would love to meet Mary in person.

EJ at The Open Vein
EJ is everything – supportive, spirited, steadfast, and any other S word I could imagine. EJ’s spirit is honest and open to any who will listen. His motives are pure and words so true. EJ, don’t change your style for anything!

Jen at Widdershins and Skeleton Keys
The moment you see Jen’s icon, you know you have a spirited individual on the other side! She is a breath of fresh air. Jen, you may not think you are making a difference here in the blogging world, but your words have a big impact on me!

My wife fits both of these words perfectly. She stuck with me through all the writing, rejection letters, and frustration. Her motivation and spirit gave me fuel to achieve all my hopes and dreams.

NINJA NEWS!

First, a HUGE thanks to Michael at In Time for devoting his R post to me. I was humbled by his words and first attempt at science fiction writing, which was really good. Michael, you rock!

One of my most devoted commenters is Natalie Aguirre. She helps run Literary Rambles, which just made Writer’s Digest 101 Best Websites for Writers for May/June. Congratulations, Natalie! That is just mindblowing.

Cherie Reich’s Flashes of Foxwick is available as an eBook! If you haven’t been following her A to Z posts, you need to check out these fantasy flashes.

And a HUGE thanks to everyone who has followed the bloggers I've featured. My greatest joy has been checking their sites and seeing all the new followers and comments. Thanks - you guys rock!

Following M. Pax, EJ, and Jen? Is Michael not just the most awesome friend? Do you have friends that just amaze you sometimes? Who do you know who is supportive or spirited? I know how much I appreciate those who’ve supported me - how about you?

A to Z Challenge - W - and special thanks!

For the A to Z Challenge, I am featuring some awesome bloggers. These individuals have offered so much support of my book, CassaStar, and me on my blogger journey. Of course, I’ll be keeping up with the world of movies, music, and pop culture stuff as well! Ninjas are just talented that way...


Welcome to my World of Poetry
Yvonne is an incredibly special lady. She always takes the time to visit all of her online friends. If Yvonne doesn’t leave a comment, I send out the Ninja Posse! She’s like mom, watching over all of us. Her ability to write a poem on any subject just amazes me. She’s been a dear friend since last year’s Challenge, one of the incredible benefits of getting to know one's fellow bloggers. So, slide on over to Yvonne’s world now!

Wistful Nebulae
MPax is a fellow science fiction writer and she’s super creative. She’ll dazzle you with her pictures and trips to the museum. She’s all about the science, books, blogfests, and more. And she’s really smart! Check out my cool fellow FFW.

Special thanks:

To Univarn at A Life in Equinox - he celebrated his 900th post yesterday by asking a few of his followers to recommend one film that every moviegoer has to see in his or her lifetime. I made a recommendation, as did many of his awesome followers, and it's quite an amazing collection of films. Read about it at A Life in Equinox

And the biggest thanks to everyone who voted for my book's trailer! It was leading until Sunday, but I don't think it won. But I appreciate everyone who voted, sent Twitter and Facebook messages, blogged about it... It was a group effort by my Army of awesome Ninjas!

Guess it's time I polished that sequel, huh?