A smile. An encouraging word. A thoughtful gesture. Each day people interact with us, help, and make our day a bit brighter and full. This is especially true in the Writing Community.
Take a second to think about writers you know, like the critique partner who works with you to improve your manuscript. The writing friend who listens, supports and keeps you strong when times are tough. The author who generously offers council, advice and inspiration when asked.
So many people take the time to make us feel special, don't they? They comment on our blogs, re-tweet our posts, chat with us on forums and wish us Happy Birthday on Facebook.
Kindness ROCKS!
To commemorate the release of their book The Emotion Thesaurus, Becca and Angela at The Bookshelf Muse are hosting a TITANIC Random Act Of Kindness BLITZ. And because I think KINDNESS is contagious, I'm participating too!
Choosing one person to celebrate today was hard. So many people in blogland have done kind things for me. I have more than two hands full of people who critique for me or come to the rescue when I have a question. So I dug deep and thought about something more than what they did for me... Do you remember a few months ago I did a post about my talented niece, Bethany? Well the person I am celebrating today, has done something wonderful for my niece. She has given her a shot to illustrate a story for her magazine. More than that she has helped my niece see what a gift she has given her confidence and a direction for the future. With that being said I'd like to introduce you to Donna McDine.
Donna has been published in over 100 print and on line publications. She has one award winning early reader book called THE GOLDEN PATHWAY and three more books under contract. She is the Editor-in-Chief for Guardian Angels Kids Magazine. Donna is an exceptional person and I hope you will hop over and check her out. I sent Donna a little surprise in the mail and she should get it on Today.
Do you know someone special that you'd like to randomly acknowledge?
Don't be shy--come join us and celebrate! Send them an email, give them a shout out, or show your appreciation in another way. Kindness makes the world go round. :)
Becca and Angela have a special RAOK gift waiting for you as well, so hop on over to The Bookshelf Muse to pick it up.
Have you ever participated in or been the recipient of a Random Act Of Kindness? Let me know in the comments!
If you leave a comment you'll be entered in a contest for some random things....journals, puzzle books, and office supplies. I'll announce the winners on Thursday. :)
If you leave a comment you'll be entered in a contest for some random things....journals, puzzle books, and office supplies. I'll announce the winners on Thursday. :)
HUGS TO EVERYONE!
That's awesome that Donna is helping your niece. Great choice for a RAOK!
ReplyDeleteI'm fairly new to blogging and this is the first I've heard of this- it sounds wonderful!
ReplyDeleteDonna seems pretty worthy- thanks for sharing and encouraging others.
Donna sounds amazing! Nice to meet you, Donna.
ReplyDeleteHonestly, S, you are one of those people who I'm thankful for meeting. You always have something kind to say when you read for me and you're always there to lend encouragement. <3
Hurray for Donna and your niece!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for all you do for the writers, too, Sharon! Be sure to hop over to my blog sometime today! :)
That's awesome! I love hearing all these RAOK - what a great way to start the morning!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful thing to do, supporting and inspiring a young artist! Go Donna (and you for choosing her for RAOK)! :)
ReplyDeleteWe quite regularly practice RAOK at work. Pretty/Nice things will end up on each other's desk with out knowing who or why. it's fun!
ReplyDeletexo Catherine
This has been fun reading who everyone picked as their ROAK. Donna sounds awesome! Great choice.
ReplyDeleteOh That's awesome.
ReplyDeleteI don't know Donna--thanks for the intro! And that's a really cool reason & choice. Hooray for Donna! :o) <3
ReplyDeleteWhat a great reason to pick Donna!
ReplyDeleteAwwww so much loveliness and kindness and happiness today! Yay! take care
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Aww that is so nice!!!
ReplyDeleteThere is nothing I love to celebrate more than kindness! Bethany is so talented and Donna rocks for giving her a shot. Hooray.
ReplyDeleteCongrats, Donna! You sound like a truly wonderful person. Thanks for giving Donna's niece a shot at her dream. And thank you, Sharon, for spreading the love!
ReplyDeleteBecca @ The Bookshelf Muse
Hi Sharon! That is so exciting for your niece. Donna is wonderful person. I'm a follower of her blog.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful way to celebrate another person! Great post, Sharon! And I'm so happy for your niece that she has this opportunity. :)
ReplyDeleteThat is really cool about your niece! Thanks for introducing us to Donna as well.
ReplyDeleteI love this idea of random acts of kindness. It has made me think not only of the writers out there, but others who have just encouraged me in the journey of life. Now to get out there and do a RAOK. ;)
What a nice RAOK! I'm off to check out Donna's blog. :)
ReplyDeleteThis RAOK initiative is great. Congrats to Donna.
ReplyDeleteIt's great to meet your niece, Donna and you! This RAOK is one of the best blog fests I've seen.
ReplyDeleteHow sweet! Congratulations to Donna. And congratulations to you, too. I found you by way of Kelly's RAOK Blitz. Isn't this fun?
ReplyDeleteHey, you got blitzed too! *showers confetti* This is so much fun. :)
ReplyDeletewow what a cool RAOK miss donnas doing. shes just real nice. she signed a book for me a while back. i got so much RAOKs that came to me from so much of my blogger friends i cant even keep count of them. and for sure youre a champion RAOK doer. :)
ReplyDelete...hugs from lenny
Awesome post, Sharon, and what a great way to celebrate another person!
ReplyDeleteSO VERY COOL.
ReplyDeleteI've done a few.
Dropped things I've sewn off to friends when I know they're having a crap day.
A good friend of mine makes sure that all the people she doesn't get along with so well get a plate of Christmas cookies from her, THEN her friends. I've always thought that was cool.
I am so late to the party...
ReplyDeleteNice people rule! It's true, the friends I've met through the interwebs have kept me going at time when I wanted to throw my manuscript out the window, down the sewer, and to the gators. What did I do that was kind today? Well, I didn't wring my son's neck when he doused my kitchen in blue food coloring. I'm thinking that qualifies as downright charitable. =)
What a very cool idea for a blogfest. I am seeing posts all over! The writerly community is so wonderfully supportive, and it's nice to see thanks of appreciation given for that. :)
ReplyDeleteSuch a kind and nice gesture. Sharing all these kindness would surely bring positive outcomes.
ReplyDeleteRiya
I love this RAOK. It has extended my friendships. What a lovely lady to celebrate. Congrats to Donna for making a difference in the life of a young aspiring artist.
ReplyDeleteI think it's great that she gave your niece such a fantastic opportunity! RAOK is all about paying it forward and Donna has done that for your niece.
ReplyDeleteHello one and all,
ReplyDeleteMy apologies for being so late in dropping by and visiting. Sharon, blew me away with such a lovely post. And I'm over the moon with everyone's gracious comments. Each and everyone of you have brightened my day!
Best regards,
Donna
Write What Inspires You Blog
I couldn't agree more, Sharon. Donna is one awesome lady as both friend and mentor. She was an excellent choice for you!
ReplyDeleteKarin Larson
Great choice bestie! I am thankful Donna is such a tremendous woman and pal. What a lovely thing for her to do. Yippee! (I have not even posted my RAOK yet.) *sigh*
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