Why, thank you Sarah dear for handing me this little tag 'o writers questions. *Air hug*.
Rules // thank the blogger who nominated you // answer the ten questions // add ten (writing or book) questions of your own // nominate ten people
// are you writing anything at the moment? if so, what?
Gift of the Sea
...definition....A cheery, go-lucky, tomboy, dimpled, sea-blue eyed, curly blonde haired girl; a beautiful, long haired, whimsical brunette; a white-washed farmhouse; an orphan and a run away. An Uncle with a tragic story, a girl with open ears. A tomboy with a wish to be a lady, a feminine young lass with the instructions. A healing cry, a forgiving God.
// if you are a fantasy writer, have you ever created your own map?
Yes....ish. I drew part of one for Away in the Woods, my years-ago-thought-up-story-that-I-need-to-re-write (that, by the way, was written in notebooks. by hand).
// do you listen to music while writing?
Honestly I've never tried. If any writer was to see, however, what I am listening to while writing, he or she might faint dead away. Saws, drumming (in the room next *cough*) loud music downstairs (gospel reggae *cough* *cough*) and various other noises that echo from my musical carpenter creative house.
// planner, plotter or pantser?
*Ahem*. I am a "Planster", which means I'm a bit of both. A sort of think up the basic outline and color in the rest as you go gal.
// what, or whom, inspires you to write?
Ah, the woods, my lass, inspire my song and my lyric, my love and my tragedy. Nature, the bay, the breeze that fills not only your hair but your heart, and lifts it high-high into the clouds where there are thoughts of pureness and beauty. The Lord really inspires me; through his beautiful creations.
// have you ever made any book covers? can we see??
(know that some of these images are via google and are not mine)
// writing pet peeve?
UGH. When you forget something. Ya' know, your writing along *type* *type* and suddenly you forget what you were leading up to. There it goes *ker-splash*. And obviously when you can't write, your fingers are stiff, you are sick of the computer and have no ideas (eek okay that just sounds terrible).
// where do you normally write?
In my room, in my chair, at my desk, with the keyboard in front of me. With the windows open, maybe a cup o' British tea and some popcorn.
// when did you start writing?
Stories...em.....seven...ish....I believe. I've comes so far when I look back. At the beginning of the old dirt road there were four-paged stories about my pet dogs with terrible grammar...and spelling. Goodness, but we could not get anywhere if we never started, eh?
// do you have stories saved from when you were little?
Oh yes. And when you are young you fully understand them. Then they are a bit shady, sort of confusing, you notice there are zero quotation marks anywhere. A few years after that they don't make much sense, but are a lovely memory of that beautiful beginning...that will be the staring line for a long race of ink-blotted, humorous, memorable trials to that golden novel.
Dear Writers....
What is the name and what does she/he look like of your favored character?
What would you describe your writing style as?
How much writing do you complete in a week?
Plotting...on a note card, in a notebook, or in your brain?
What does your book couple's wedding look like?
Ever sketch your characters? Care to share?
When did you start to write?
What inspired you?
What still inspires you?
And finally, what would your published book look like, inside and out?
Dear Authoresses of Adventure...
Alea // Mikayla // Hannah // Meredith // Chloe // Lauren // Hannah Joy // Vivian // Lydia // Hannah P
Dear Authoresses of Adventure...
Alea // Mikayla // Hannah // Meredith // Chloe // Lauren // Hannah Joy // Vivian // Lydia // Hannah P
I TAG YOU!!!!
Not only is Sarah an amazing blogger (yep) but she's also an amazing friend (I'm looking at you, girl). Who else makes you personal, creative and adorable art every week? So, and I say, pay attention and read this interview. Because she is awesome (go make her followers over 102 at Trusting in the Lord)
(I'll add some notes...per'aps)
When you started a blog, what were your thoughts?
"Maybe, someday, I'll reach 20 followers." << *ahem* Yes, I really thought that. If you told me three years later I'd still be blogging, have a DSLR and have over 100 followers I'd say, "Yeah, righhttt. You're nuts. I mean, seriously?"
What do you think now?
I think I've improved a lot since I started and please never go back on my posts. lololol. I think my blog has really helped my photography as well. I seriously don't think I ever would have got a DSLR if it weren't for my blog. What's the fun of taking pictures when you have nothing to use them for?! I'm so glad I started blogging--I've met so many friends through it (including, Michaila!) and grown a lot through it all. It's been amazing. (Awe!)
Favorite names? Least favorite?
Well, I actually have a couple names for my future kids someday. (lol, yes.) I've always liked the name Nathaniel, (Nathan, Nate). I also really like Aliyah (Ali). Nicknames are pretty important to me. And other than that I haven't thought of any other names that I love yet. xD Least favorite names? Let's just say I'll never name one of my kids, (or characters) Bob, 'kay? I mean, seriously. Why do that to someone?! (Okay this cracks me up because I think Bob is pretty much the worst boy name ever)
Do you remember losing your two front teeth?
Actually, it's really funny you mention this. I lost my two front teeth? (I know I lost two) one night when my brother and I were running around when I was 6. I remember being on this short table next to our banisters and I got knocked down somehow and out when two of my teeth. And no, they weren't loose. (I had actually just lost one tooth before so now I was three teeth short. Made eating super fun).
Favorite number?
12 has always appealed to me. You know, they are right next to each other.
Lessons from your writer experience?
Never compare. Feel free to cringe at old writing and see how far you have come. Don't worry about the little things--enjoy writing, but never give it up. Don't skip things saying you will, "Go back to it later," JUST WRITE JUNK. It really doesn't matter. Just get those words down.
And finally, what is your favorite outfit?
One of my favorite summer outfits is probably my swimsuit actually. Seriously. Well, the swim bottom part. My sister sells them here: link. and I love wearing them with a normal t-shirt for playing around and every day wear. Also, I really love this bohemianish looking maxi skirt I have (MAXI SKIRTS ARE TO DIE FOR) along with an orange shirt.
Thanks so much, Michaila!
Thank you Girl! That was great and entertaining!
Megan runs a lovely little blog 'oer at Pen and Ink (please ignore my accidental "from Megan's Journals" part, lets just say that I've followed her blog for awhile). She makes funny, fun, bookish, and all together the perfect package posts. One of my favorites especially was her post on homeschoolers. It was so true and made me laugh, I even ended up reading some of it to my Mom. Go pay her a visit!
I'll add some notes...heehee.
When you started a blog, what were your thoughts? At first, blogging was something that I just wanted to try out, so I made my blog private and invited a few friends to read it. I pretty much only posted pictures with cheesy captions, but it was a really fun thing for me to do, and I have come a long way from that! (thankfully!)
What do you think now? I love blogging. There is such an amazing community of writers and bloggers that I have really come to love and appreciate! Since I created my blog, I have learned so much and really grown in my writing. At one point, I considered being done with blogging, but I missed it so much that I couldn't! It is more than just a hobby for me now, and I enjoy it so much! (Oh! I'm so glad you kept on!)
Favorite song lyrics? I honestly cannot pick one specific song as my favorite, but these lyrics are some of my favorites:
"And let everything be lost in the shadows
Of the light of Your face
And let every chain be broken from me
As I'm bound in Your grace
For Your yoke is easy Your burden is light
You're full of wisdom power and might
And every eye will see You.
And captivate us Lord Jesus set our eyes on You
Devastate us with Your presence falling down
And rushing river draw us nearer
Holy fountain consume us with You
Captivate us Lord Jesus with You."
~Watermark-"Captivate Us"
~Watermark-"Captivate Us"
Least favorite song? I don't have one single song that I dislike the most, but I don't like a lot of classical music. Songs that are really repetitive really annoy me too!
Favorite childhood movie? Either Anne of Green Gables *surprise, surprise!* or Rigoletto. Both of those are amazing movies! ♥ (Anne is the best ;)
Three words to describe yourself? Outgoing, imaginative, learning
Lessons from your writer experience? I actually just wrote a post on my blog about this! Always write your ideas down! You will forget them otherwise.
Also, no matter how hard writing becomes, don't give up! Believe me, it will all be worth it!
And finally, what is your favorite outfit? My favorite everyday outfit is usually jeans and a t-shirt. (sorry, nothing super fancy here. :p) I also really like wearing sweatshirts and cozy things when it is cold.
Thank you so much for asking me to do this, Michaila!! Happy blogiversary!! :) ♥
~Megan <333
Wow. My blog is two (today)....and I can say that there has been many people there from the beginning supporting it. My Mom, for one, is always a great supporter, and one of the reasons this little piece o' web is here. Then there was my first followers and commenters, yah know those little notes and follows you rave about for a week when your blog is fresh. Well, I just want to thank...
Leah B // Chasing Passion for my first comment!
Megan // Pen and Ink for being one of my first followers! And Sarah and Bernie, Allie, Shelby, Sarah, Julia, and all the others who have stuck in there with me since the beginning. You are so great *applause*.
Now, you long-time followers might remember these, but you others might get a surprise. These are my original blog banners, listed in (a not perfect) order from oldest to most recent...(laugh along with me?)
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Yes siree, there's been a whole lot of construction on this job site. And even some you've never seen. I have to say that blogging is an experience I'm glad I found.
It's given me good, caring friends.
It's given me more outbursts of creativity.
It's given me a place to share my Faith.
And I have to thank God for giving me the chance to do this, the knowledge I found to further it, and the wholesome friends I've made.
Thank you everyone!
To kick off Mic's Room's anniversary, I have a interview (one of three...can you guess who else?) for you all! Enjoy.
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Mikayla (yeah we have the same name, right?) has a great blog, over at the Bubblegum Ballerina. Her photography is BEAUTIFUL (especially of flowers!!) and she also has many faith-based posts that you should really check out. Honestly, head on over and tell her I said hi!
(beware of some random notes from yours truly ;)
Favorite childhood book?
Treasures of the Snow and Rainbow Garden by Patricia St. John. My older sister, Rose, loved all of St. John’s books, and she read me one, and I decided to read them. I was probably about seven when I picked up Treasures of the Snow, and it was just a few months later when I read Rainbow Garden. They we’re not only amazing stories but they really impacted my life.(I can honestly say that she is so right. Treasures in the Snow is a inspiring, epic adventure and Christian life lesson all in one)
Least favorite?
Probably “Meet Molly” from America Girl. I was about seven when I read that one to, and I just really disliked Molly’s character. After reading faith building books like St. John’s books, AG just didn’t appeal to me very much.
Earliest childhood memory?
Well, I remember a whole lot from my early years, but sometimes it’s hard to place when they were. One that was pretty far back, when I had to be about 2-3 years old was going on a treasure hunt with my siblings that my parents had set up. They had broken up a pot and we got to put it back together. It was pretty cool.
Favorite word?
Awesome. I love that word! I also really love dream, courage, and inspire. I love words that mean something all on their own, like those three words I just listed. (lol why am I thinking of Bear off the Alaskan Bush People "Awesome")
When you started a blog, what were your thoughts?
Well, my older sister had a blog and I loved watching her do her blog posts, so she encouraged me to start my own. I wanted a place to share my photography (Which I had just gotten really into that year) and share some random thoughts. About a year into the blog it started changing into where I really wanted to share about my life, and writing as well.
What do you think now?
Well, my blog is still very much about photography, my life, writing and random stuff. But over the past couple years, I’ve really wanted to share more of my faith as well. My faith is a huge part of who I am, and sharing it just feels right. I hope that through my blog people might be encouraged in their faith, and maybe we can get to know each other.
Lessons from your writer experience?
There are too many to count, but one of the biggest lessons I learned during writing was that you shouldn’t ever write to impress other people. Our biggest goal as Christian writers is to share God’s message, and even if that means just writing clean stories, we should be doing it for God, not other people. I learned that lesson the hard way.
And finally, what is your favorite outfit?
My favorite outfit changes a lot because I love fashion. But right now my favorite outfit is boots, a brown shirt, teal shirt, brown vest, and teal jewelry. (Teal is thee best color ever)
Thank you so much, Mikayla! I hope you enjoyed this just as much as I did!
Hello everyone! since this is a New Year, I'd like to see the opinions of my followers. I've put in a survey down below, with various questions of what you would like to see more of, etc.
(via google)
I am so excited to be apart of this award, and thank you Megan at Pen & Ink for tagging me with it! I've seen the Liebster award before, and thought it would be fun if someone tagged me.
Rules...
1. Link back to the person/blogger who tagged you
2. Answer the 11 questions you have been asked
3. Tag 11 bloggers who have less than 1,000 followers
4. Come up with 11 of your own questions to ask them
5. Let them know that they have been tagged
1. Coffee or tea?
I enjoy both coffee and tea. I really like iced-coffee, and I really like cold and hot tea.
2. One thing you want to accomplish this year?
I would like to finish one of my novels, for the first time. The novel I'd like to complete is Sea Fair, a story I based in old Maine, U.S.
3. What is your favorite season?
Spring...my birthday is in April, so as everything is opening up, turning green, and singing, I'm turning another year older.
4. If you could suddenly be really good at something, what would it be?
Writing. It's not that I think I'm bad at writing...it's just that I feel I could be much better.
5. Are you a Cat person or a dog person?
Honestly, I've never owned a cat. Our house has always had dogs, mainly Labrador Retrievers, and I love them to death.
6. Favorite quote?
“After all," Anne had said to Marilla once, "I believe the nicest and sweetest days are not those on which anything very splendid or wonderful or exciting happens but just those that bring simple little pleasures, following one another softly, like pearls slipping off a string.” -L.M. Montgomery, Anne of Avonlea.
7. What is your favorite book?
(via google)
That, is a very, very, hard question. When I was younger I enjoyed reading Little House books; then Redwall books by Brian Jacques; the Chronicles of Narnia; the Anne of Green Gables series; and recently I've enjoyed Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen.
8. What is your favorite holiday?
Christmas is my favorite, because there is so much joy in everything (and of course, secret presents, Christmas songs, baking Christmas cookies and decorating the tree).
9. Your top three bloggers are...
I like all my blogger people, from the earliest followers to the latest and they all have wonderful blogs! I'm so glad I've come to find such wonderful bloggers.
10. What is a favorite hobby of yours?
I like to do so many things; write new tales, read books, draw my book characters, experiment with painting...but one hobby that has stuck since I learned to talk is singing.
11. What inspired you to start a blog?
Well, I actually did not really know anyone who owned a blog, I just kind of wanted to do something new, so I started a blog. My first blog was all about our family dog, Sam. It was called "My singing Puppy", but it has changed quite frequently, from it's first name, to 'Sammy's Comics', to 'the Pet Paper'. I started 'Mic's Room' a little after (in 2014), and it has always kept the same name, though the style has definitely changed. It was different for me to learn about coding, but the little I know has come in handy, and I am glad to see how far a little experiment has come.
My 11 Nominations...
Sarah Margaret at Trusting in the Lord
Abigail at Sweeter Gets the Journey
Sarah & Bernie at Uniquely You
Allie at Spreading my Joy
Bethany at Liberty or Death
Abigail at Author of my Hope
Grace at Grace In Everything
Eoywn at Captured by the Word
Eva at Coffee, Classics, and Craziness
The Boyer Sisters at Boyer Family Singers the Blog
Julia at the barefoot gal
My 11 Questions...
- What are your goals for this new year?
- If you could travel anywhere in the world, when and where would you go?
- Have you ever created something that you are proud of?
- Who were your very first blog supporters?
- What inspired you to start a blog?
- What is your favorite movie that was taken from a book?
- If you were able to time travel, what era would you go to first?
- A bible verse that always inspires you is...?
- Which good life event sticks out the most in your memory?
- In twenty years, what and where do you want to be?
- Your absolute best day is when...?
Thank you all so much for being a part of this with me. Even though I know you may have already had this award I hope that you enjoy answering my questions.
Hi everyone! I just typed up a little post to let those of you who don't follow my Vintage blog know that I'm participating in Cinderella week, (from Along the Brandywine) and that you may want to check it out.
I am also keeping track of the progress on my homemade play 'Clock of Victoria', which is a Victorian-era/time travel movie.
Thanks again,
Today I'm going to answer some questions for you all, which were 'graciously' given to me by Shelby from the blog Every Bit of Lovely.
What is your favorite quote or verse that reminds you to be grateful?
Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; His love endures forever.
-1 Chronicles 16:34
This verse is beautiful and right to the point. It is a good reminder, agreed?
Who are you grateful for?
My family. They may not always be perfect, but they always love me no matter what I do. My friends. I myself don't always realize what amazing friends I have. Jesus. So that I may always be redeemed.
What life events are you grateful for?
Well, for one, I'm grateful for the day I was born. I'm grateful for the day my siblings were adopted, the day we got our dog Sam, and so many more events that would take to long to list.
What is something you are grateful for but often times don't think about?
Our house, definitely. My parents made it themselves before they had any children, piece by piece.
What are you going to do to show people your gratitude towards them?
It's the little every-day things that count. Saying "thank you" and "your welcome" are some of the things that show you really do care. I hope this year I can show my family quite often how much I'm thankful for them.
I Tag...
Sarah Margaret at Trusting in the Lord
Leah at Princess Leah
Megan at Pen & Ink
Bernie at Uniquely You
Me and Shelby from Every Bit of Lovely have done a Christmas Interview Swap! This is my first interview and I hope you all enjoy it just as much as I did. Have a great Christmas season!
What are your top 5 favorite Christmas songs?
Joy to the World, Silent Night, Greatest Time of Year, Where Are You Christmas, and Mary Did You Know. :)
Joy to the World, Silent Night, Greatest Time of Year, Where Are You Christmas, and Mary Did You Know. :)
Tinsel or Ribbon?
Probably Tinsel. I love tinsel, it's just so fun and messy! :)
Color Christmas lights or White Christmas lights?
Hmmm, this is a hard one. I really like them both but I will have to say White Christmas lights. I just think they are so pretty!
Probably Tinsel. I love tinsel, it's just so fun and messy! :)
Color Christmas lights or White Christmas lights?
Hmmm, this is a hard one. I really like them both but I will have to say White Christmas lights. I just think they are so pretty!
If you could only have one Christmas present forever, what would it be?
Hmm, this is a hard one! Um...a puppy. ;)
Hmm, this is a hard one! Um...a puppy. ;)
Penguin or Reindeer?
Reindeer all the way!
Reindeer all the way!
Jingle Bells or Silent Night?
Silent Night definitely!
Silent Night definitely!
What are your 5 most favorite Christmas movies?
The Santa Clause, Love's Christmas Journey, White Christmas, Ruldolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, and The Grinch! :)
The Santa Clause, Love's Christmas Journey, White Christmas, Ruldolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, and The Grinch! :)
Egg Nog or cocoa?
Wow, this is a hard one. I really like them both, but I will have to say cocoa.
Wow, this is a hard one. I really like them both, but I will have to say cocoa.
What is your favorite Christmas-themed only food?
I honestly don't know......
Do you Prefer Real Christmas Trees or Fake ones?
I would rather have a real Christmas Tree!
Do you wear tacky Christmas sweaters?
No, unfortunately I do not. I wish! ;P
I honestly don't know......
Do you Prefer Real Christmas Trees or Fake ones?
I would rather have a real Christmas Tree!
Do you wear tacky Christmas sweaters?
No, unfortunately I do not. I wish! ;P
Favorite Christmas Cookie?
Catherdral cookies!! Best..cookies..ever!
Thank You Shelby for such a Fun Interview!
Music...you have the world's music and then you have Christian Music. What is Christian music anyways? Inspiring, life-changing motivation to further your walk with God. What is the world's music? (Though there are some that aren't) useless music on evil subjects, driving you to sin. This is why, when you think on Christian music, and sing Christian music, you can feel God more, and obtain a better understanding of things.
My Brother, Josh, is a drummer, and a Christian-music enthusiast. So I told him that he should start a blog on music, and so he started the blog Music with a Message.
Go check it out and give him a follow-maybe even a comment (his first!!!). He's doing a Christmas song countdown, a song a day!
Music With A Message
