I'd Like to Thank the Academy...No? Then I'll Thank the Bloggers...

Rena at Doctor Faerie Godmother offered me this award and I'm happy to accept it. Thanks Rena! 

Here are my answers to Rena's Questions:

a.        What naive misconception did you have about writing books when you started? I honestly thought if my first draft wasn't magic, then I must suck. I imagined writers sat down and spun tales as easily as the Harlem Gobe Trotters spin basketballs.  Reality is, both take practice. 

b.      What is your favorite part of writing? The actual writing. I always thought the book signings and such would be the best part, and I do love it....but it's the pulling the chair up to the computer desk and getting to work that keeps my blood flowing. 

c.       What is the one thing you would change about publishing and why? I think right now is a marvelous time to be a writer. There are so many more options open that didn't exist a few years ago. As of right now, I'd change nothing. 

d.      Do you have an inspiration list? Not really. I read my Bible and pray before I write. God created the world with words; they are powerful little things. I always want to use them wisely!

e.       If you were a super villain, what would be your fatal flaw? Insecurity. All someone would have to say is, "You look fat in those jeans!" and I'd have to stop, whine about it, and then seek reassurances from friends. During that time my evil empire would be infiltrated!

f.       If you were a super hero, what would be your super power? I'd be an empath. I was a quiet child, so I listened more than I talked. I think that helped me be better in tune with what people are feeling than if I was a loud, active sort of kid. 

g.      If you could go on a trip to a tropical island but you didn’t get to pack anything before you left, would you go? Yes. If I can take my Visa. It's everywhere I want to be. 

And Linda King of Excuse Me While I Note That Down offered me this award. Of course I love it!!! Thank you Linda!

Now both awards require I add 7-11 random things about myself. I split the difference, used my amazing math skills and will add 9 things About Me!

1. I was not a cheerleader in high school.
2. Everyone always thinks I was a cheerleader in high school.
3. I have nothing against high school cheerleaders.
4. I am as awkward as the whitest white girl on the dance floor.
5. I have zero coordination and often trip going up steps.
6. Although I have the perkiness, above mentioned flaws stopped me from ever considering being a cheerleader in high school. 
7. My best friend in high school was a cheerleader. She wasn't really perky, but could do a back hand spring.
8. I can't even do a summersault. 
9. I really don't give a damn that I can't tumble or cheer. If I want to live the life of a high school cheerleader, I'll write about it.  

Thanks ladies!! I appreciate the awards, and the fact that you thought of me. :)

Now, I've seen these awards around, so I am going to only pass them on to a single blogger. She's new, she's fresh, and she's always in my inbox...Ms. Celeste Holloway of Words Done Write!