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A smile. An encouraging word. A thoughtful gesture. Each day people interact with us, help, and make our day a bit brighter and full. This is especially true in the Writing Community.
Take a second to think about writers you know, like the critique partner who works with you to improve your manuscript. The writing friend who listens, supports and keeps you strong when times are tough. The author who generously offers council, advice and inspiration when asked.
So many people take the time to make us feel special, don't they? They comment on our blogs, re-tweet our posts, chat with us on forums and wish us Happy Birthday on Facebook.
Kindness ROCKS!
To commemorate the release of their book The Emotion Thesaurus, Becca and Angela at The Bookshelf Muse are hosting a TITANIC Random Act Of Kindness BLITZ. And because I think KINDNESS is contagious, I'm participating too!
So many of you out there are incredibly supportive and deserving. So I've decided to do more than one thing. First of all, I'm going to donate a new MG book to my son's school library. Why? Because librarians are AWESOME. My mom was one and she's the first one to encourage me to follow my dream and become a writer. Second, I want to honor Jemi Fraser because she's been supportive and sweet from the very beginning. Jemi, I'm offering you a first chapter critique, which I hope helps out! I hope you all visit Jemi. She's one of those people that you just want to reach through the computer and hug. I feel like there are so many more of you that deserve honoring. I wish I had unlimited time! So in representation of that, I'm also offering a first chapter critique to one of you. Just comment and leave me a way to get a hold of you.
Do you know someone special that you'd like to randomly acknowledge? Don't be shy--come join us and celebrate! Send them an email, give them a shout out, or show your appreciation in another way. Kindness makes the world go round. :)
Becca and Angela have a special RAOK gift waiting for you as well, so hop on over to The Bookshelf Muse to pick it up.
Have you ever participated in or been the recipient of a Random Act Of Kindness? Let me know in the comments!
Caroline Valdez Miller, who is one of the kindest individuals on the planet, has started The Kindness Project, which is a commitment to kindness on an every day basis. I'd like to recognize her, and all the other participants. And congrats to Becca and Angela!
ReplyDeleteLibrarians are so awesome. Love that you're donating a book! This is a great blogfest. ;D
ReplyDeleteSo awesome you're donating a book. Libraries need them more than ever now. And Jemi is awesome.
ReplyDeleteWow!! You can't imagine the thrill I got reading this! You made my day - heck probably my whole month!! thanks so much! I'm just heading off to present at a workshop today - this is just the kind of thrill I needed to give me a boost to get over my nerves!!! Thanks so much (and forgive all the exclamation points :))!
ReplyDeleteJemi is an awesome choice! I don't get over to her blog nearly enough, but when I do, I always find something amazing. Go you in your support of her!
ReplyDeleteJemi is a DOLL!!! Great choice, LG2! Yay for Jemi!!! :o) <3
ReplyDeleteYay for Jemi. Connecting with her in Bloglandia always brightens my day.
ReplyDeleteJemi rocks, or is that rawks? Whichever it is, congratulations to her!
ReplyDeleteThese kindness posts are awesome. Seeing the support network of writers is amazing and encouraging!
ReplyDeleteYay! Librarians and the kids they serve are always deserving of a gift. And I agree that Jemi is a great choice! Thanks for sharing the love, Lisa!
ReplyDeleteBecca @ The Bookshelf Muse
Jemi is a great choice! I love her blog!
ReplyDeleteJemi is an AWESOME choice! *waves to Jemi*
ReplyDeleteThanks so much everyone! It's been quite a day - I can't stop smiling!! :)
ReplyDeleteI love that you're donating a book, that's awesome! You've inspired me, I think I'll do the same. And congrats to Jemi!
ReplyDeleteHow awesome.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to Jemi! And you are awesome for donating a book, too. Hurray for ROAK and all the acts of kindness going around.
ReplyDeleteThis is all kinds of great!
ReplyDeleteI just came here from Jemi's blog. LOL. It's great you both honored each other.
ReplyDeleteI've been blessed with many fellow writers, and others, who've supported my efforts along the way...Kerrie, Edna, Lisa, Mom, Jerry, and so many more. I continue to move these forward, not to repay any debt (as none is owed) but to keep the positive flow of energy moving along...just like this site does!
ReplyDeleteThanks, everybody. Eventually the rest of the world will learn, as it is a WIP, too.
I know a lot of people I wish I could reach through the computer and hug. :)
ReplyDeleteHappy RAOK week!