The blocktrades contest | An Exercise In Vulnerability: Introduction to a Novel
To begin, here is a small fraction of those who have greatly impacted my life since I stepped onto this platform- nearly two years ago to the day (November 28, 2016), who made me feel a part of something incredibly special, monumental and beautiful.
Created November, 2017
I know there are many amazing steemians who are deserving of this most generous offer by blocktrades, so why should I be among the eight who are chosen?
I gave this some serious thought. In the past I would have been more inclined to encourage others I knew were in need rather than put myself forward. The truth is, I've become one of those people in need of a boost, and seeing some of my posts make it into the double digits once more would certainly be a lift for my spirits at a time when I could really use it.
I have never used a bidbot or purchased any votes, I have instead been blessed by a great number of friends in the community who have supported my work along the way and vice versa. I've even developed some spectacular fans for my books for which I am unbelievably grateful! I've also never taken a 'break' from steemit, I have consistently posted between three and six times a week since I started here.
But in recent times the current market has taken its toll on all of us, and this is definitely reflected in the current rewards on my posts. And while I am a positive soul, I admit to feeling a wee bit discouraged as of late.
Whether I win or lose, I want to say thank you so much for this opportunity. Just knowing there are still large accounts out there that care enough about the community to do something like this is a fabulous thing! So thank you @blocktrades! And of course @anomadsoul for all that you do here. So much love for you.
Here is the link to my entry post
And because I love color and pictures, here is another steemit collage I made along the way :)
(There will of course be one of my typical celebratory posts of the community and my time here on Wednesday, with more collages including everyone I know and love!)
Check out the contest here
Good luck to everyone who entered!
Have you filled your witness votes?
Check out these passionate and competent souls:@ocd-witness, @pharesim, @blocktrades, @teamsteem, @steemgigs, @ausbitbank, @roelandp, @dragosroua; then go to https://steemit.com/~witnesses
If you don't see their name on the list, simply write it in the empty box at the bottom of the page- but make sure you haven't already voted or it may unvote your selection!
Good luck with your entry :) I was surprised and honoured to see my face
in your collage :)
I have to say that I sat on my rocking chair and read both reborn and renewal until I felt like i was part of the chair and i was so sad to finish them!!! I absolutely loved them both and can't wait for book 3!!!
Andy! That would make the most excellent review! Soon I'm going to be putting up a post about my new website for the books and asking people who have read Reborn to do a review for me on Amazon, it doesn't matter where you read the book, only that you did! I would lovvveee for you to put that on THIS PAGE
Thanks so much for telling me that! xo
I'm with the Boommeister, though not exactly sure what he's saying there ( : But it sounds promising ( :]
You've been a great creator and leader by example on the site, with so many superb writings and such. I'm hoping you get picked. I'll keep all my
Chuffer's and MgGuvvin's crossed as well. Good luck.
I think I translated fairly well, haha! Aw, thank you dd, I appreciate that! Be sure to swing on by here on Wednesday, it's my two year steemiversary, bound to have a new collage :)
I would be chuffed to McJiggery if you got one of these slots. :O)
Haha! Since I know you love me I can assume that means something akin to Over the Moon with Rapturous Joy- me too! :-) The due date for it is smack on my second steemiversary, I will consider that a sign ;-)
That is a sign indeed, I am crossing all my fandooglies!
That sounds painful....lol!
Did I tell you I now have an author's website? I was going to make a post but then this contest showed up and I thought 'well if I win, hopefully that post will be one of the upvoted, so I'll wait.' I can't even tell you how crazy busy I am right now, preparing Unproven for publication in February, writing book three of my series, working on the plot line for Today Again...and it's Christmas season, yikes lol. I've actually been getting up by seven am for two weeks straight, mind boggling!
Jings man, you did not. You have to fling me a link you big famous author bastitch that you are!
Busy times!! I can wait though, for the grand unveiling!
Oh I hope you get chosen, you would be perfect for such a spot. I myself would be terrified of having such responsibility!
Aw thanks, no false modesty for me I agree I would be perfect haha! Although I think you would be as well, you never give yourself enough credit my darling friend!
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Ach! I'm sorry I missed this when you first posted it! I've had this tab up for a while now, but since I've been going through them one by one, there was a delay when I saw it. Happy Steemiversary, sis! I always forget you were a November joiner because I always associate you with December (when we first met) :D You've always been and continue to be one of the most vibrant souls I've ever met. I hope that light never dampens!
Always happy to see me and the wife making the collage! Doubly happy that I'm still in the top row woohoo! (yes, even though this one's from 2017 haha!)
I hope you become one of the winners for this one, sis! I've already commented on your entry a while back, even though I didn't know it was for a contest. So, I'll just take this opportunity to wish you luck! Lots of love from and for the fam!