Tardy with an Award

A few weeks ago, (almost a month ago actually), my blog had another award bestowed upon it, the Liebster Blog Award given by the talented Angela Yuriko Smith and her wonderful blog Dandilyon Fluff.  Between writing, reviewing and general forgetfulness, I neglected to post about it until now. But better late than never I suppose.

So here it is:

“The Liebster Blog Award started in Germany and was intended to drive traffic to hidden gems.” Liebster is German for “friend”. The rules are simple:

1. Thank the giver and link back to the blogger who gave it to you.
2. Reveal your top blogger friends and let them know by leaving a comment on their blog.
3. Copy and paste the award on your blog.

My top blogger friends (besides Angela) are:

Pat Bertram (who has so many blogs I’ve lost count). Check out her main one at: http://ptbertram.wordpress.com/

Joylene Nowell Butler, a wonderful writer with an insightful and helpful blog: http://cluculzwriter.blogspot.com/

Sheila Deeth, an exquisite writer who also does great book reviews: http://sheiladeeth.blogspot.com/

Rhetta Akamatsu, who writes about blues music, ghosts and the paranormal and steampunk: http://rhetta.wordpress.com/

And all the bloggers over at Murder by 4. There is always something interesting brewing at that blog: http://murderby4.blogspot.com/

Check them out, you won’t be sorry.

A Little Sunshine (Award) in February

My friend and fellow Canadian, Joylene Nowell Butler, bestowed on me this last week the Sunshine Award.
A big thanks to Joylene for thinking of me.

Here are the rules for accepting the Sunshine Award:

•   Put the logo on your blog or within your post.
•   Pass the award onto 12 bloggers.
•   Link the nominees within your post.
•   Let the nominees know they have received this award by commenting on their blog.
•   Share the love and link to the person from whom you received this award.

Here's my picks (in no particular order) for classy people and their engaging blogs:

1. Minnette's  Worlds- Real or Imagined 
2. Rhetta's Blog
3. Dark Phantom Review 
4. The Pen and Muse  
5. Authors Promoting Authors 
6. Curiously Twisted (this blog has just started, but is run by a deserving person, Dara England)
7. Author's Studio 
8. Sheila Deeth
9. Random Musings 
10. Deb's Book Reviews
11. Robin Cain 
12. Beth Groundwater 

A great bunch all.

My Virtual Blog Tour

Announcing my Blog Tour!

For the next few weeks I'll be making the rounds on the internet. I'll be appearing as a guest on several blogs, doing posts and interviews; my book Chronicles of the Undead will also be spotlighted during the tour.

The scheduled dates are listed below:

Feb 7: You can check out my latest book Chronicles of the Undead (as well as many other fabulous books) at Authors and their Books

Feb 10: I will be interviewed at The Dark Phantom Review

Feb 13: I'm guest posting at Murder by 4. The post will be concerning theme in your writing.

Feb 16: I'll be discussing how to write tone and atmosphere in fantasy at Author's Studio

Feb 18: I' ll be writing about my insight on the 5 best ways to promote your book on a budget over at the blog of Joylene Nowell Butler

Feb 23: I'll be appearing at Rhetta's Blog, writing about paranormal characters

Feb 27:

• My vampire character, Eleanor de Burgh will be interviewed at Pat Bertram Introduces...
• I'm going to be interviewed (8:30 pm EST) by Kim Smith, author of Avenging Angel on the blogtalk radio show Introducing WRITERS!

Mar 2: My vampire character, Henri Forain will be interviewed at Pat Bertram Introduces...

March 4:

• Chronicles of the Undead will be in the Book Spotlight at Authors Promoting Authors
• You can read my interview at Writing Space

And don't forget, if you missed any, you can still check them out; that's the wonder of cyberspace.