Writer. Teacher. Incurable fangirl. Often haunted by a muse.
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Writer. Teacher. Incurable fangirl. Often haunted by a muse.
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Hi C.B.,
Do you mind saying where you write from? What part of the country?
Natalie
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Arizona (at least for now!) š
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I’m in Arizona too! And congrats on your freshly pressed. Love your blog, love your concept, love your writing….
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One of the best things about finding a new comment on Skydiaries is the opportunity to find a great space like this one! I love it, I love what you’re doing, and I want very much to come visit again!!! Please stay in touch!
-lb
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Thank you for stopping by and I hope to see you around again. š
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Last week my muse was a beautiful bowl. Next week, who knows. LOL. Love the blog.
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Thanks for stopping by. š Glad you like it here!
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Thank you for subscribing to my blog (http://smilekiddo.wordpress.com/) – I really appreciate it! And am truly flattered… š
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Your blog is awesome! I’m thrilled to have happened upon it! š
Thanks for stopping by.
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I’m new to this site, yet I love writing for ages!
To find somebody whose superb and whose willing to share pieces of his expertise is some sort of reward =)
I find your works fascinating!
You challenged me with this, “…for a writer to exist there must be readers.” I posted it on my status in Facebook, and with this, I’ll keep writing and sharing. Godspeed!
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Stay inspired! Thanks so much for the kind words. š
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It’s been awhile! Glad to hear from you ^_^
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I love this blog! I’m trying to build a better relationship with my own muse at the moment but it’s a bit of a struggle because she seems to have an even shorter attention span than I do š
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Thank you!
Sometimes I think muses get together and decide how to torture their humans. š Good luck with your muse and I hope to see you around here again!
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Enjoyed my visit. Does your blog have a name?
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Just my pen name. I like to keep things simple. š
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That was supposed to be does your muse have a name.
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I don’t know! I’ve never really thought about it. Maybe next time she shows up, I’ll ask. š Lol.
Thanks for visiting!
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Hey, CB! Email me at the email on my About page so I can send you a book file š
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Oh, boy! Does that mean I get something awesome for my kindle??? š
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C.B, I can give you a copy of The Pale King for your Kindle.
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Were we separated at birth? I have all the same interests, and the same relationship with my muse. Thanks for subscribing to my blog. You now have me as a subscriber of yours! š
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I thought the same thing when I visited your blog! We’re twins! š I’m looking forward to your future posts.
Thanks for subscribing! š
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Hey, Just wanted to let you know I’ve nominated you for the Versatile Blogger Award 2011! http://astoryeveryday.com/2011/10/09/the-versatile-blogger-award/
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Wow! Thank you so much! š
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I love how you put that. “My muse”. I had never really thougth of it that way… and yes, untill now “it” has been only “it”. š I love your blog, and your poetry. I have a friend who tried to do the journal thing and utterly failed. And every time I try to use fire for something good, i just play with it and stare at the flames. But here’s a thing I reccomend to anyone with muse relationship problems. My own counseling. I have a little book where I put words and phrases and things that I want to use in my writing. Like the shadows of raindrops on my car seats as they slide down the window. Or how trees seem to sparkle as the sun hits their small leaves being blown in the wind. Or works like “befudddled”, or, I don’t know, “molest”, that make my writing more colorful. I have a verb section, an adjective section (both of which are alphabetised) and an observation section. I also have a quote section, with some other quotes by me and other people in there, to keep me going, and use in my writing as well. I call this simply my “word book”, and it’s helped me a ton.
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I keep something very similar . . . all around my house and on my phone I scribble random phrases with the hope they will lead to something. Perhaps its the fear of losing them or losing an idea that could lead to a story or the worry that my head will explode if i don’t write these things down!
Thanks so much for stopping by and I hope to see you around again. š
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I’d love for your to sign The Original Journal. Could you write something and scan it and email me? memomuse@gmail.com
Have you checked out the facebook page for it? http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/The-Original-Journal-by-memo/143320812361373
Let me know. It would be an honor to have you sign it!!
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I have nominated you for the award please have a look as given below;
http://myabsolutedreams.wordpress.com/2011/11/20/the-liebster-blog-award/
Thank you
Regards,
Krishnaveni
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Thank you! I’m so honored to have this award given not once, but twice! š I’ll check out your link as soon as I catch up from my “tiny break.”
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I got this link on Twitter- I don’t know if this can or will help you but I wanted to pass it along š
Happy Christmas and have a very safe and happy New Years!
http://www.maloneeditorial.com/blog/?p=93
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This is awesome! Thank you! š
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Hi There,
I have thrown you into my list of versatile bloggers. To see what this means check out my post at:
http://notyethere.wordpress.com/2012/01/23/the-versatile-blogger/
Sorry this is a bit short, but there is so much to do.
Jim
Again, must be boring after a while?
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Thank you so much! š And congrats on receiving a Versatile Blogger Award!
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I love your blog. Your work is absolutely amazing! I can’t wait to make my way through it more thoroughly.
š
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Thanks so much for stopping by! š
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C.B., how do I get one of those snazzy GoodReads widgets for # books to read in 2012 on to your site. Can’t figure it out š¦
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First, you need to create an account with goodreads if you don’t already have one. Sign up for the Challenge on the home page. Then go into “My Books,” where you’ll see links along the left hand side of the page. Click on “widgets,” and scroll down until you find the 2012 goals. Copy the code and paste into the “Text” widget in wordpress. š
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Hi C.B. Thank you again for the award nominations! We’ve posted a link back to you here: http://peachfarmstudio.wordpress.com/2012/02/01/oscars-golden-academy/ Cheers and happy blogging!
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Hi, C.B. – I’m so glad to know of your blog (via Natalie Sharpston, Kreativ Blogger award). I read your “Day in a life” post and Monday I’m going to start taking my breaks (I work at a school but I’m not a teacher) and use them for my writing life. Thanks for the inspiration. I’ll be a regular visitor!
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Good for you! š It’s amazing how much can happen in just a few minutes! Good luck and stay inspired!
Thank you so much for stopping by – I appreciate the visit!
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I sent you the ABC Blog Award, http://tbnranch.com/2012/02/22/blog-award-4/
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Oooo, how exciting! Thank you! š
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Hi C.B, loving the look of your blog! And thanks for following me back – you’re my 200th follower woo!
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Yay! I’m glad you stopped by, so I could check out your blog! I love how positive it is! š
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It must be The Fates that led me here…I’m thrilled to have found this!
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Thanks for stopping by and I to see you around again. Glad you’ve enjoyed your visit. š
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I wanted to let you know that I nominated you for the Versatile Blogger Award! I love your blog, keep at it!
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Awww, thank you so much! š
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You deserve each and every award you receive! Every time I sit down to catch up on your posts, I feel like I need a mug of hot, delicious tea because it’s like sitting down with a friend to talk about our mutual love of writing and creativity in general.
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Hi C.B. I enjoyed your believe post and your mention of Mary Wollenstonecraft. That was a breath of fresh air!
Since you are so open minded and interested in women’s rights, I would like to share with you a book I self published. It is non-fiction resource and information guide for young women. I wrote it after two years of work in domestic violence and sexual assault. It covers other topics also, but that is what pushed me to create it. May I send you the link where you can read the book online?
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Please do send the link. š
I’m glad you enjoyed that post. It’s one I’ve wanted to write for a long time.
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Wow, C.B.! Did I see that right? Did you place FIRST in the 2nd Writer’s Challenge? š Good Job! I’m proud of you!
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Thanks so much! I had to do a double-take on that list and I still don’t think its sunk in all the way. I’m so excited! š
Congrats on your 5th place finish!!
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Congratulations, C.B. your writing award! Well done.
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Thanks so much! š I appreciate your kind words and encouragement!
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So your muse is fickle too, heh? Thanks for stopping by my blog and I am glad to connect with another writer!
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She is beyond fickle, but I try not to give her too tough a time. š
Great to meet you!
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It’s my pleasure to pass on a Reader Appreciation Award to you!
http://randomactsofwriting.wordpress.com/2012/05/09/reader-appreciation-award/
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Awww! Thanks! You’re so sweet to think of me. š
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A very inspiring blog. Glad I stumbled upon it. As one just starting out in this blogging arena I love finding places that get my creative juices flowing… as well as finding books to add to my reading pile.
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Thanks so much for stopping by! Your blog looks pretty interesting and I look forward to exploring it more! š
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Hi C.B.!! Wanted to let you know that I nominated your blog for the Inspiring Blog Award! Check it out on my blog: http://katieajennings.wordpress.com/
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Thank you so much! š You are so kind to consider me for this award.
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So nice to meet you! Thanks for stopping by my blog! Looking forward to reading more!
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I really enjoyed looking through your blog yesterday! I’m looking forward to more!
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Thanks! Summer with the boys being home has disrupted my rhythm slightly. Hoping to get back on track.
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Hey there! I nominated you for a reader appreciation award http://searchingtosee.com/2012/07/01/thank-you/ (you probably already received it though!). Thanks for your beautiful blog!
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Thank you so much!!! š
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I nominated you for a very inspiring blogger award š because you are very inspiring š http://sweetsandbrains.wordpress.com/2012/07/11/very-inspiring-blogger-award/
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Awww, thanks so much! š
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You’re very welcome š
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http://paulaacton.wordpress.com/2012/07/15/tag-and-sisterhood-award/
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Thank you so much! š
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Hi there, you know I love your blog so I have nominated you for a lovely blog award, check it out here: http://debbiereajohnston.wordpress.com/2012/08/10/lovely-bloggers/
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Oh my goodness! You are so kind! š
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I love your writing! Keep it up š
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Thanks so much! I appreciate you stopping by! š
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Hello there! š
Just went through your blog for some while and absolutely loved it. Love how you’re so amazing with the writing skills. Keep blogging! I’m following you, to stay in touch with your super awesome stories š
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Thanks so much for stopping by and I hope you enjoy future posts! š
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No problem š Oh I definitely will!
Drop by my blog aswell whenever you feel like š
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I was planning on visiting this weekend. I’m looking forward to seeing your work. š
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Hope you enjoy! š I really appreciate that. š
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Good morning! I know that some of you have already seen the post, but I want to āofficiallyā let each of you know that you were nominated by your blogging friends for the āGood Neighbor Award!ā Congratulations! š Best, Katherine http://pillowsalamode.wordpress.com/2012/09/21/good-neighbor-award-winners-2/
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Awww, thanks so much! I’ll pop on by and check it out this afternoon. š
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I love how you paint the relationship between you and your muse. I’ve been writing this week about the two sides of the writer – the playful child and the iron teacher – so it was great to see someone else’s perspective.
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I like your idea of dual personality for a writer. It often feels like my creative energy and my sense of duty are always clashing, yet balancing each other out. š
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Hi, I have nominated you for the Beautiful Blogger Award. I love your blog, and I think you deserve it, but just like the person who nominated me said, no pressure to accept. š The link to the article: http://petalsandraindrops.wordpress.com/2013/04/10/846/
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Aw, that’s so nice. š As soon as the A to Z Challenge is over, I will happily accept. š
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I’ve nominated you for the Very Inspiring Blogger Award: http://slstacy.wordpress.com/2013/04/23/a-very-inspiring-blogger-i-am/
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Hey hi… I have nominated you for the Liebster Award. Do check my post at http://precari0us.wordpress.com/2013/05/10/my-liebster-award/ and spread the love.
Happy blogging!
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Awww, thank you so much! š
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I have nominated you for an award. Feel free to share the appreciation of well-written blogs and interesting topics through acceptance by going here:
http://catlumb.com/2013/08/20/awards-round-up-check-out-these-blogs/
No pressure. This is just my way of thanking you for sharing your thoughts.
Take Care, Cat x
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Thanks so much! I’ll be sure to check it out! š
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C.B., I like to invite you to be a guest author on my blog (http://sweatercursed.blogspot.ca). I’m happy to send you details. Please email (leanne@leannedyck.com)
Thank you for your time and attention
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Hi,
Not sure how you feel about blog awards, but I have nominated you and your blog for a Lighthouse Award.
For more information and the award guidelines, see my post here: http://catlumb.com/2014/02/25/the-lighthouse-award/
Feel free to accept and pass on the baton or gracefully decline.
Take Care,
Cat
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Thank you so much! I happily accept! š
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I am pleased to nominate you for the Versatile Blogger Award. The rules are here: http://versatilebloggeraward.wordpress.com/vba-rules/ Congratulations! ā Jen
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Ooooo, how fun! Thank you!! š
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Iām pleased to nominate you for The Versatile Blogger Award. Don’t think this is your first nomination, but I enjoy your blog so happy to add it again š
See link below
http://steppingoutofpain.com
Congratulations,
Georgina
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http://paulaacton.com/2015/07/11/love-hate-challenge/
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http://paulaacton.com/2015/10/05/a-belated-awards-post/
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I enjoy your description of the Muse š I think we all may have that love/hate tug-of-war relationship with her (well, him in my case!) Looking forward to reading more of the product of your more Inspiring moments with her š
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We had a moment this morning and it was full of epiphanies. š
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I love when that happens š
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I found you when I started researching sock looms. I have a question if you don’t mind answering. Can you use fingering weight sock yarn on the original sock loom or should I use the extra fine gauge loom?
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Fingering weight yarn works pretty well on the original sock loom. The finished product is lightweight and thin due to wider stitches, but I’ve knit several pairs of socks with fingering weight yarn and they are holding together pretty well. If you want socks that feel a bit more sturdy then adjust to the extra fine gauge loom so your stitches are more compact.
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Thanks for your help. So many sites avoid answering that question or are very vague about matters. I like sturdy socks because I’m on my feet all the time and walk a lot. Thanks again.
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No problem!
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