Friday, November 16, 2012

Oh, How I Miss You Blogfest

Thanks to the ever wonderful, Alex Cavanaugh, for creating and hosting another great blogfest. If you know Alex, you know he's very generous with helping other authors with promotion. You can always find links to some wonderful people, articles and so much more on his blog.

Oh, How I Miss You is another example of the many ways he helps out so many people and also a subtle reminder to all us to pay it forward and backward. So who do I miss?

When I first started blogging, I reached out to the few writers I knew who were blogging. I remember when I had three friends. And one of those first three, Ava Quinn, was the first to friend me back. Back in those days, she usually talked about writing on many of her posts. But it wasn't dry discourse.

Nearly every sentence Ava writes will make you smile. The year she was reigning Possum Queen and shared all those great recipes was especially memorable. And if you want to enjoy some off the hit charts music, Tongue in Cheek is the place to visit.

Ava, like many of us, is a very busy woman. In one word, she has young children. But she still managed to visit my blog quite often and shares new entertaining posts on her blog. So why did I pick her for the one I miss? She's not gone, but her life has been hectic over the last few years and her writing often is pushed to the background.

Ava is a strong woman in many ways and quite a juggler of all the aspects of her life. I want to make sure she's always one of my writing buddies. I want to always know she's there. When I rejoin RWA next summer, I want to sit beside her at our local meetings. I want to see her drive in on her awesome cycle wearing her cool leather jacket. So here's my post to offer her lost of encouragement (I owe her some) and let her know how much I would miss her if she gets too busy for us in the blogosphere. I hope you go visit Ava and meet this terrific, funny lady.

So do you know Ava? Are you going to check out some more people who would be sorely missed if they disappeared from blogdom?  Does your community have a Possum Queen?

23 comments:

Alex J. Cavanaugh said...

That's a really nice tribute to Ava. We meet some special people on this journey.
Thanks for participating in the blogfest!

The Happy Whisk said...

Very nice post :-)

~Sia McKye~ said...

Aww. That's sweet, Susan. I like how you highlight she's not gone, just really busy. That's a hard one to deal with--getting so busy with some of life's realities and responsibilities that you feel like your MIA.

L. Diane Wolfe said...

That's special you also know her in person.

Morgan said...

Ava seems amazing! What a wonderful highlight. Thanks so much for sharing, Susan!

Susan Gourley/Kelley said...

Thanks for reading about Ava. She's one special lady.

Ava Quinn said...

I'm blushing to the roots of my hair, Sue. Thank you for such kind and generous words.

I can't wait for you to come back to our group. Unfortunately, I won't be able to sit next to you, though since I got talked into being president this year.

Still spreading myself thin. Maybe someday I'll figure out how not to!

nutschell said...

love Ava! and that gnome picture makes me smile for some reason :)
Nutschell
www.thewritingnut.com

Jemi Fraser said...

We do make some really strong connections to others through our blogs. :)

Golden Eagle said...

I don't believe I know Ava. I'll have to check out her blog. :)

Great post!

Christine Rains said...

Lovely post. This is a great blogfest!

Shannon Lawrence said...

What a wonderful post! I hope she sees it, and that she can get back to her writing and the writing community.

Shannon at The Warrior Muse

Hilary Melton-Butcher said...

Hi Susan .. always so difficult balancing family life - great post-tribute to someone whom you don't see often enough in your blogging life - cheers Hilary

Ella said...

Fun list :D
I do know of Ava~
Nice to meet you!

Unknown said...

I don't know Ava, but I understand what it's like juggling everyday. One of the first balls to drop for those of us that can't live on our writing is the writing (and blogging). Great tribute to one of your first followers!

Dani said...

Hi, dropping in late, but glad to discover so many neat people in the blogfest!

Elizabeth Seckman said...

Children...so time consuming! Good thing they give good hugs!

Matthew MacNish said...

Thanks so much for taking part, Susan!

Talli Roland said...

I don't know Ava - sounds like I've been missing out!

Lynn Proctor said...

sounds like i have been missing out too--great post :)

David P. King said...

I am so late! But, hey, you should know that you would be missed, too, if you ever left us. And gnomes creep me out. :)

Susan Fields said...

What a nice tribute! I still remember the first person I didn't personally know who followed my blog - she's still one of my best bloggy friends.

Tyrean Martinson said...

This is a wonderful tribute to a Possum Queen!