(1) Ruth Lauren Steven - No matter what Ruth writes about, she manages to crack me up. Ruth is doing NaNo right now, so she ha plenty going on. Still, I miss her posts.
(2) Hope Roberson - You can still find Hope over at Falling For Fiction, but some of my favorite posts from Hope have been on her own blog. Hope's had a very busy fall season that will likely continue into the winter. Hope has a very witty writing style that pinpoints exactly what I'm thinking or feeling in a humorous way.
(3) Now three bloggers I miss because I've been ridiculously busy and haven't stopped by their blogs as much as I'd like: Katie Mills aka Creepy Query Girl, Julie Dao at Silver Lining, and Rachel at Rachel Writes Things.
That's between 1 and 3 bloggers, right?
For the second part, people I'd miss if they stopped blogging. This list is even harder....I have about 30 blogs that I love to visit as often as I can and then others that I stop by less often and find myself asking why I don't stop by there more. I love our hosts' blogs, Alex, Matt and Andrew, I've somehow negated them in my mind because they are our hosts (and that way I can still mention them and then mention more people).
(1) Barbara Watson and Natalie Aguirre are so classy and lovely they must be mentioned.
(2) Eeks! I had about ten other people I wanted to mention like Julie DeGuia for her Wordless Wednesday posts that I love and Suzy for The Big Reveal posts that are always so fascinating...but I've run out of writing time this morning!
This is my last official day of maternity leave. The family and I are off to Shedd Aquarium in Chicago and I'm running late (which is oh, so rare for me.....)
Each of these ladies is a seriously talented writer that can make just about any topic interesting!!
Hubby yelling (kind of)! Must go now!!!
Hope doesn't post often anymore. And sneaky how you mentioned us hosts!
ReplyDeleteThanks for participating in our blogfest and enjoy your last day of freedom.
Great list!
ReplyDeleteHave fun at the Shedd Aquarium. I love that place!
ReplyDeleteHi Kimberley - congratulations on fitting everything in ... enjoy this last weekend of freedom - though work will be stimulating .. enjoy that Aquarium .. cheers Hilary
ReplyDeleteHave fun at the aquarium! I get the life calling/husband calling thing . . .only so much time on the pc.
ReplyDeleteGreat list for the blog hop!
Have fun at the aquarium!! And I miss Hope's posts as well... hmm maybe I should shoot her an e-mail to get bloggin' again? ;-)
ReplyDeleteWonderful highlights, Kimberly! I'm really digging this blogfest. What a great idea! :-)
ReplyDeleteRunning out of time seems to be the norm for me. It sounds to me like you're up to something fishy. Say hi to Nemo for us if you see him at the aquarium.
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Tossing It Out
Hey, Kim...
ReplyDeletei didn't know you lived in Chicago... Me too. You'll have a BLAST at the Aquarium... I hope the JELLIES are still there it is TRULY an AWESOME sight!
You featured so terrific people.
It's hard to keep up with everyone, but I'm always glad when I make the time. You gave shout-outs to great blogs.
ReplyDeleteAwww... Thanks.
ReplyDeleteI kinda miss Hope too. And others who've quieted down for NaNo or other things. At least they're not totally gone though.
Glad you made it to the fest of all blogfests! You'd totally be missed, too, btw. :)
ReplyDeleteAWWW thank you for mentioning me!!! Ditto, ditto, ditto... I always love your blog and am sad I haven't had enough time to stop by and bow to the blogfest queen a.k.a. you. <3
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for taking part, Kimberly! We'd miss you too (even if some of use don't make it around as much as we'd like to--or used to). :)
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ReplyDeleteI agree with Alex that you were sneaky. Speaking of time... I'm testing out the new computer, and you are the first blog I stopped at... but I have to go one with the test...
You never know who you will miss until they are not there :) So nice to meet many new friends like you I hope!
ReplyDeleteI know about the hubby calling impatiently...
ReplyDeleteHope your day was fun and you enjoyed your time at the aquarium. I'm looking forward to the Thanksgiving holiday. I've been so busy with my workshop and agent pitch opportunity, I need a break:) (not that I'm complaining because it's been lots of fun:)
Wonderful choices! :)
ReplyDeleteI don't know a lot of these bloggers. I'll have to go meet them!
ReplyDeleteI love your picks for the blogfest!
ReplyDeleteAwe...the last of your maternity leave. Feel your pain.
ReplyDeleteHugs and chocolate,
Shelly
There are a lot of bloggers to miss. :)
ReplyDeleteI'm with you, Kimberly, I'd miss all my bloggers too. Thanks for sharing these.
ReplyDeleteWell, my entire month has been made. Thanks so much, Kimberly. The word classy used to describe me leaves me pretty speechless. I am honored.
ReplyDeleteNice to meet you through the blogfest! Congrats on your new baby! Hope you enjoyed the aquarium. I haven't been there in years. Julie
ReplyDeleteYes, I love Hope too! Miss her more regular posts but I know how it is!
ReplyDeleteits the linking that takes so much time! and a wonderful list you have! i'd be so lonely without my blogger buddies! like you!!
ReplyDeletelove aquariums! great list!!
ReplyDeleteI'm a fan of Barbara Watson too, (and of Shedd Aquarium!). Nice to meet you from the blogfest :) and sorry your mat. leave is up, I know that's a hard one to get back into work.
ReplyDeleteYou are so sweet to mention me Kimberly! Of course the Wordless Wednesdays are not my invention, but a fun, quick way to get a post up if you are short on time! Which I haven't even done now for many weeks, but oh well... I've been reading instead! :-)
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