Liebster Blogger Award

I was nominated, not once, but twice, for the Liebster blog award! So I will post one on this blog, and one on my other blog at http://karensdifferentcorners.wordpress.com/

Thank you Vanessa. Sorry it has taken me sooo long to get it posted.
Find Vanessa here; 
http://vanessawesterwriter.blogspot.com

Okay here are the rules!

*Post 11 random facts about oneself and answer the 11 questions asked by the person who nominated you.
*Pass the award onto 11 other blogs.
*Write 11 NEW questions directed towards YOUR nominees.
*Paste the award picture into your blog.

Okay, Eleven random facts about me.

1. I drive an 83 Suburban that can seat 9 people, but most of the time, I'm the only one in it!
2. My favorite song is "Here I go Again" by Whitesnake
3. My favorite singer is Ozzy!
4. I got to meet Ozzy at a book signing and have attended 6 Ozzfests
5. I'm a procrastinator.
6. I'm a perfectionist at times. (At least my son says I am, but I don't believe him)
7. I like helping others, even if they are my competitors.
8. I hate clutter
9. I'm addicted to Doublemint gum and coffee
10. I love everything vanilla. Candles, fragrance, bath products, etc.
11. I love to eat, like to cook, and hate cleaning up!

Eleven questions Vanessa asked.

1. At what age did you have your first kiss? 

1. thirteen

1. Do you remember who it was with ?

1. His name was Ray

1. When did you first get hurt by love and how? 

1. I was 15 and his family moved to Washington. I cried for weeks!

1. What is your favourite book? 

1. Cell by Stephen King

1. What is the best film you have ever seen, and why?

1. Shrek, because I like big green ogres. 

1. What is your favourite treat?

1. Bordeaux and butterscotch squares from See's candies

1. What languages can you speak?

1. English and a little Spanish

1. When on holiday, what do you love to do?

1. I love to go camping, especially near the water.

1. How many shoes do you own?

1. 3 pairs of sandals, 2 pairs of sneakers, and 1 pair of Ugg boots. Good thing you didn't ask about  socks or I'd be counting all day. I'm a socks person.

1. What makes you smile the most? 

1. people 

1. Name your favourite animal.

1. dogs

Okay, nine blogs I’m passing this on to.  I ran out of ideas! Haha!
http://blog.pauldorset.com/

http://twdittmer.wordpress.com/

http://dianadouglas.wordpress.com/

http://getbetweenthebookends.blogspot.com/

http://marciaarichards.com/her-blog

http://tashaseegmiller.blogspot.com/

http://www.theredheadriter.com/

http://hadeshellhounds.blogspot.com/

http://dianamurdock.wordpress.com/


Note to bloggers; I know how busy everyone is, especially at this time of year, so it is totally up to you if you want to participate, or you can put it aside and then post about it in the new year.
And now eleven questions! Are you ready to be in the hot seat? I’ll try not to make you squirm or think too hard. 

1. If you wrote a bucket list, what would be the #1 thing on it?
2. Favorite sport? To play? To watch?
3. If you were going on your first date, what would you do to impress her/him?
4. Dancing or bowling?
5. If you could blink your eyes and be anywhere right this minute, where would you be?
6. Favorite holiday?
7. Are you an only child? Or first, middle, or baby in the family?
8. Do you have a favorite color?
9. What is your favorite word or expression, that you use most often? Could you base a short story on it?
10. What color are your eyes?
11. Do you have a favorite song?

New Book Review for "Eleven"

I just finished reading "Eleven" By Carolyn Arnold last night and am here to share my review.
I am new to this thing called "review" And also new to reading books by authors other than Stephen King!

So here goes,
The first few pages didn't grab me quite like I had hoped, but I pushed on and once I was past the first few pages, Carolyn pulled me in and hooked me through to the end. I am a big fan of the crime shows on TV, but normally don't read that genre. Carolyn really did a great job on writing her story, forming the plot and gave it a great ending. There were some great descriptions and yet she left enough to the reader's imagination. The only complaint I really have, and this is just my personal opinion, was that I would have liked to see a little less of the descriptions and a little more dialogue between the characters. I would have liked to see the character's personalities emerge though their dialogue more than through their actions.

But overall I give "Eleven" a 5 star review.
And if it's ever made into a movie, Tommy Lee Jones has got to play Jack! Or my second choice would be Billy Bob Thorton! He was my favorite character in the story. You did a great job creating him!

If you would like to read "Eleven" By Carolyn Arnold you can find it here
http://www.amazon.com/Eleven-Carolyn-Arnold/dp/146643936X/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1325613920&sr=8-6

You can find Carolyn on facebook https://www.facebook.com/carolynannarnold
And follow her on twitter Carolyn_Arnold
And don't forget to check out her site
http://sassy3421.blogspot.com/2011/12/tuck-and-roll-writers-highway-part.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+CarolynArnold+%28Carolyn+Arnold+-+A+Writer%27s+Journey%29&utm_content=Yahoo%21+Mail