Wednesday, May 9, 2012

Do you notice anything different. . .

 about my blog?

Hint:

Hint:
Hint:

Check out the "About Me" section. I'm very excited! And it has nothing to do with the caffeine and chocolate. (Although those are good too.)


There are all kinds of changes here today. Also to the right, you may have noticed The Beautiful Blogger Award. Many thanks to Fiona Phillips from Fi's Magical Writing Haven for awarding it to me! By way of following the rules, I'm including 7 random things about myself. I'm talking obsessions this week (although this has nothing to do with the rules of the award.)

1. I have been completely obsessed with this song: 


2.  My television obsession has been The Voice. (I'm bummed that Tony Lucca didn't win.)

3.  My reading obsession has been Sonya Sones' books. I read two this week, one the week before and I've got another one on hold at the library.

4.  My writing obsession has been staying above the 25,000 word count. I've hit 25,000 words three times. Each time I get on a roll with new words, I end up deleting older sections and dropping below the count again.

5. My eating obsession is homemade blueberry-banana bread - soooo good.

6. My cleaning obsession has been trying to get our spare room ready for my 16-year-old nephew who is coming up from FL to stay with us.

7.  My mental obsession has been trying to convince myself that I'm not dreaming. I really am represented by Kendra Marcus of BookStop Literary. Pinch me.

I'd like to pass The Beautiful Blogger Award on to: 

Cynthia Chapman Willis
Katie Clark

Have you been obsessed with anything this week?




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72 comments:

  1. KatieCMay 9, 2012 at 10:21 PM

    Yay! I'm so happy for you Ruth! And thank you for the award :)

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  2. D.E. MaloneMay 9, 2012 at 10:54 PM

    Congratulations again, Ruth! What a thrill for you - YAY!

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  3. Annalisa CrawfordMay 10, 2012 at 7:40 AM

    Well done.

    I love that Goyte song too.

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    1. Ruth SchiffmannMay 12, 2012 at 10:01 PM

      Thanks, Annalisa.

      -I'm watching every clip I can find of this song on YouTube. I know, I know, I should be writing ;)

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  4. Anne E. JohnsonMay 10, 2012 at 8:19 AM

    Just delighted for you, Ruth!

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  5. Anne M LeoneMay 10, 2012 at 8:45 AM

    Wonderful news! Congratulations!

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  6. Lydia KangMay 10, 2012 at 10:45 AM

    Wow, congratulations! You must be over the moon!

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  7. Mirka BreenMay 10, 2012 at 11:33 AM

    Hooray and HOORAH! This is really great-big-gigantic news, Ruth. Kendra’s Book Stop should do well by you.

    And an award too... What a week. Here's to many more!

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  8. cleemckenzieMay 10, 2012 at 11:49 AM

    Great announcement! This is wonderful news! Congratulations.

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  9. Yanting GuehMay 10, 2012 at 11:49 AM

    Yay, yay, and more yay, Ruth! I first learned about your wild, wonderful news on FB. And congrats on the award, too. Your mention of the blueberry banana bread is making me hungry ... Have fun when your nephew pops by!

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    1. Ruth SchiffmannMay 12, 2012 at 10:06 PM

      Thanks for stopping by to celebrate with me, Claudine!

      Thanks also for the well wishes for my nephew's visit. He's coming to stay indefinitely, so big changes for all.

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  10. Karen LangeMay 10, 2012 at 1:01 PM

    Congratulations Ruth! I am excited for you! :)

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  11. VijayaMay 10, 2012 at 1:36 PM

    Well, no, I didn't because all the fancy stuff doesn't show up on the RSS feed, but of course, my curiosity was piqued. Congratulations!!!! I look forward to reading about your book sales!!!!

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    1. Ruth SchiffmannMay 12, 2012 at 10:08 PM

      Thanks, Vijaya. Oh, I don't really get the whole RSS feed thing, so I didn't realize that my post wouldn't make sense to all. Thanks for pointing that out. I need to learn more about it.

      Thanks, also for the well wishes =D

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  12. Coleen PatrickMay 10, 2012 at 2:15 PM

    Yay, double yay and congratulations! That is so awesome :)

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  13. Robyn CampbellMay 10, 2012 at 5:48 PM

    Yippee!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am thrilled for you, Ruth. I cannot wait to hold your books in my hands. Wonderful news. Eat chocolate, girlfriend. You did great! Mwah!

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    1. Ruth SchiffmannMay 12, 2012 at 10:08 PM

      Eat chocolate? Oh, you know me well, Robyn. You don't have to tell me twice =D

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  14. Patricia T.May 10, 2012 at 6:31 PM

    Thank you Ruth. I may not be able to respond to it for a while, as I have a lot on my plate, and will be leaving for a wedding and vacation at the end of May. I need to get away from my blog! LOL

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    1. Ruth SchiffmannMay 12, 2012 at 10:09 PM

      Have a great time at the wedding and I hope your vacation is relaxing - and just the break you need from the blog ;)

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  15. Stacy S. JensenMay 10, 2012 at 6:33 PM

    Congrats. Obsessed? With trying to find a new GF cupcake recipe and reading lots and lots of papers I received in the mail.

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  16. Susanna Leonard HillMay 10, 2012 at 7:24 PM

    OMG!!! SO exciting!!! Congratulations on your representation by Kendra - that is just awesome! And now that you've gone and mentioned blueberry banana bread I would like the recipe please because I am not obsessed with the idea! :)

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    1. Ruth SchiffmannMay 15, 2012 at 7:48 AM

      Thanks, Susanna. I'll be sure to get that recipe to you!

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  17. Jean | DelightfulRepast.comMay 10, 2012 at 7:40 PM

    Ruth, congratulations on the representation! A well deserved accomplishment! And thank you for the Beautiful Blogger Award. My recent obsessions have included West Wing (missed the series when it was on--isn't Netflix a wonderful thing) and depiling my desk (obsessed with it or not, can't seem to make much headway). And, of course, I am obsessed with food in general!

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    1. Ruth SchiffmannMay 15, 2012 at 7:50 AM

      Depiling my desk is always on my to do list as well. I've never seen West Wing. I agree, Netflix is a wonderful thing ;)

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  18. Shari GreenMay 10, 2012 at 7:52 PM

    Congratulations on signing with Kendra!! Awesome news! :)

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  19. Cynthia Chapman WillisMay 10, 2012 at 9:06 PM

    Congratulations on your representation! That is so exciting!
    And, thank you for the blog award!
    Cheers to you!

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  20. LynNerdKelleyMay 10, 2012 at 9:30 PM

    OH no! I haven't lost a comment in a long time. I learned the hard way and finally started copying the comment before hitting "Publish." But I tried to copy your name above and ended up on your web page! I didn't want to misspell your name. Let me try to rewrite my comment again!

    Woo hoo, Ruth! I'm super excited for you signing on with an agent. Why are you sitting there reading these comments and not jumping for joy and doing a happy dance? Oh, you already did but got tired and needed a break. Okay, but now that you've rested, time for another happy dance! Haha! I'll join you!

    Now here's where I lost my comment. Now that you have an agent, you need more name recognition. You need your name in your blog title. Your name is your brand. (I learned that from Kristen Lamb's blogging class, plus lots of other cool tips!) Your log line, "Out on a Limb" is great. So maybe you could put your name in front of it: Ruth Schiffmann: Out On a Limb. It has a pretty nice ring to it, doesn't it. You can still be the shy writer going social, but now everyone needs to know your name! I made the same mistake. Seems like most of us do. We're intimidated when we first start blogging. Kind of want to be anonymous but have to follow our passion and write, so we hide our name at first. Now you're on your way and we're all going to follow Ruth Schiffmann's journey. We want to fall in luv with your words, but everyone needs to know your name and remember it so they can buy your books when they see your name on them! Cheers to many successful years as an author!

    P.S. Sorry if I sound pushy. Just trying to help. I've visited so many blogs and I can't find the blogger's name! Yours is there, but I had to hunt for it!

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    1. VijayaMay 11, 2012 at 8:07 AM

      That is great advice.

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    2. Ruth SchiffmannMay 15, 2012 at 7:54 AM

      Wow! Thank you so much, Lynn for the advice. And for taking the time to retype it all after you lost it the first time. I know how annoying that is! Sounds like the blogging class taught you a lot. I really appreciate you sharing these tips with me. Okay, I went ahead and tried to make my name easier to find on the blog. Will have to figure out the whole changing the blog title issue. Again, Lynn, thanks so much for sharing in my excitement =D

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  21. Leslie S. RoseMay 10, 2012 at 9:55 PM

    Whoo - hoo. I'm sooooooooooo excited for you. *Doin' the agent wave* Yes, that song is totally stuck in my head along with Train's "Drive By."

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  22. Kelly HashwayMay 11, 2012 at 7:13 AM

    Yay! Amazing news. Congrats and welcome to the wonderful world of the agented writer.

    (I blogged about finding the right agent today. Come by and share your tips since you are now agented! Yay!!!)

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  23. Allyn StotzMay 11, 2012 at 10:00 AM

    Wow, all kinds of congratulations are due you! Major congrats on landing an agent, that is so awesome. Congrats on the award and congrats on 25,000 words and getting all that homemade blueberry banana bread! You must be floating on air this week.

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  24. MarciaMay 11, 2012 at 10:27 AM

    Thanks, Ruth!

    When you said you had news, my gut just told me it was an agent. Yay! Congrats! Awesome! :)

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  25. Patricia T.May 11, 2012 at 10:38 AM

    Ruth, I completely didn't get that you have an agent! Congratulations. I am absolutely thrilled for you! Hope you have go out and celebrate!

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    1. Ruth SchiffmannMay 15, 2012 at 7:57 AM

      I guess I should have been more direct ;)

      I did go out and celebrate this weekend. A good writer friend and I walked to town, had a lovely lunch, walked back to my house and spent a few hours sitting on the farmer's porch writing. It was a grand day.

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  26. Sara HillMay 11, 2012 at 12:01 PM

    Congratulations, Ruth! How exciting . . . great things ahead!

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  27. AnonymousMay 13, 2012 at 10:59 PM

    Ruth, I am so glad for you!
    Also, congrats on the blogger award, and thanks so much for passing it on to me. Blessings.

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  28. Victoria LindstromMay 14, 2012 at 11:33 AM

    Congratulations, Ruth! My obsession this week has been to stay focused and disciplined with my writing. That has been difficult to do when the weather is so nice! Take care ~

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    1. Ruth SchiffmannMay 15, 2012 at 7:58 AM

      Oh, that's a very good obsession, Victoria. Hope you get lots accomplished!

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  29. Rosalind AdamMay 15, 2012 at 4:22 PM

    Congratulations on your addition to About Me. It's brilliant news. I'm not sure I'm obsessed with anything in particular. I do admire your obsession with obsession :-)

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    1. Ruth SchiffmannMay 16, 2012 at 5:29 PM

      Hmmmm, I guess I am obsessed with obsession. It sounds a little crazy when you put it like that =/

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  30. Christina FarleyMay 15, 2012 at 8:24 PM

    OH!!!!!! Congratulations! Kendra seems like a great agent. So happy for you!

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  31. Ruth SchiffmannMay 16, 2012 at 5:29 PM

    Thanks, Christina!

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  32. MorganMay 16, 2012 at 5:49 PM

    Oh my gosh... I want homemade blueberry banana bread! *jealous* And I wanted Lucca to win too!!!!!! I was so bummed about that! :/ Fun to read more about you! ;)

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  33. StinaMay 16, 2012 at 7:20 PM

    Congrats!!!!! Even before I read it, I figured out what the news was. Loved the arrows and the hints. :D

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    1. Ruth SchiffmannMay 17, 2012 at 12:52 PM

      Glad you liked the pictures and hints. I had to ask my daughter if it was too silly. But she approved so I posted ;)

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  34. Kimbra KaschMay 17, 2012 at 12:19 AM

    Thanks for popping by :) Thought I'd do the same :)

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  35. Kimbra KaschMay 17, 2012 at 12:20 AM

    And HUGE CONGRATS! Kendra wow!!!

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  36. Nick WilfordMay 17, 2012 at 7:25 AM

    That's amazing news!! Well done! :D I figured it out from the hints too.

    My daughter loves the song too. Although she is slightly freaked out by the video with the body painting!

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  37. Ruth SchiffmannMay 17, 2012 at 12:53 PM

    I agree with your daughter, the body painting video is a little strange(but kinda cool, too.)

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  38. LauraMay 19, 2012 at 3:59 PM

    COnGRATS!!! on your agent and award and all around brilliantness. So glad you're having fun
    Laura x

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