NEW WEEKLY EVENT.......SUNDAY'S SHINING STAR!!!

WELCOME!!!

I would like to explain how this came to fruition.  Hubby and I were having a discussion about the old days, (for the young'ens reading this..a little history lesson) but before the dark age.  When Sundays were special and had traditions and rituals.  Sunday mornings Church, come home to a big gravy (sauce) cooking on the stove, a big Sunday dinner, then either off to visit relatives/friends or wait  for relatives/friends to drop by.  We would spend the afternoon sitting around the table, talking, catching up, having coffee, pizza, calzones, etc etc, dessert.  And now, how sad, all those traditions are gone.  And then I got to thinking, why not have something similar here on my blog.   This past year, I have met so many amazing and wonderful people (some I now call friends) through blogging, and how I am in awe of what they do and accomplish.  How much respect I have for them, for their honesty, integrity, credibility and so enjoy when a bit of their personality shines through.  So every Sunday, here at my place, the coffee will be on, the dessert is on the table and friends will be stopping by.  And I will be rolling out the red carpet for my Sunday Shining Star Blogger guest. 

 

I hope you enjoy getting to know a friend I have met this past year that I think is very special and maybe you might think about visiting her place to see why I think she is a Shining Star!  Please welcome this week's guest, LORI FROM DOLLYCAS'S THOUGHTS.

*When and why did you start blogging?

December 31, 2010

*How and what made you decide on the name of your blog?
My husband has always called me Dolly (like Dolly Parton and I don't mean her hair) and Caswell being our last name, several years ago when I set up my first email accounts it fell together to be Dollycas. When I first started the blog I didn't have an exact direction but thought no matter where the blog took me it would include my thoughts on something or everything. Since starting the book review path, I have tried to leave my political opinions/thoughts on my Facebook page.

*What would you say is the main content of your blog?
Book Reviews, Recommendations, Random Thoughts and Giveaways.

*If books, what genres do you mostly read?
Mystery both cozy and thriller. I will read everything with the exception of books with vampires or werewolves, don't need the nightmares, but I really love the cozies!

*How often do you post?
At least once per day, I try to skip Sundays for family time.

*What are some of the things that you love about blogging?
The people I "MEET"!!! That is the best thing of all!!

*What are some of the negatives?
Not enough time to read all the books I want to read, I have set my goal a little lower this year than what I actually read last year because I hope to be able to start making quilts again. If everything comes together right. God Willing.

*Name 1-3 favorite items/postings that you have/do on your blog?
I love It's Monday! What Are You Reading? and my Enquiring Minds and I love hosting giveaways!

*Any advice you would give to new bloggers?
Start slow and build, I started with books from my own collection and PaperBackSwap and some self published authors. Use Facebook as a tool to reach out to authors you love if they have pages. Always no matter what if you like a book, post about it on Amazon.com, but also send an email to the author telling them you enjoyed their work. The authors work very hard to get a book published that we read in a few hours and they love you telling them you enjoy their work. It can get awfully lonely behind a computer screen trying to hit their daily writing goals and it's good for them to know people enjoy what they are writing.

*What draws you to follow some one's blog?
   The content, are their tastes similar to mine, are they really putting in the work, actually reading the book or just copying from Amazon or the book jacket. If they are not showing some creativity I don't really value their opinion.
   Is their blog pleasing to look at, I have told you Cheryl the comfort your blog brings to me just from the background.

*Do you have any "pet peeves" that other bloggers do?
Just one and I guess I already addresses it above. Bloggers not reading the books but offering reviews.

*Would you please share 5-7 things about the person behind the screen so that we get to know the "real" you!!
1. I AM OLD! I will be 50 in July or I AM YOUNG in an old body. I believe my life started over when I survived the auto crash in 2001.
2. I am addicted to High School Basketball and my youngest graduates in June.
3. I have a wonderful 3 year old grandson, Kaden.
4. I recently had to admit "I am a BOOK CHALLENGE ADDICT!" Fun
5. I watch Days of Our Lives EVERYDAY!!!
6. I have a wonderful and amazing family.
7. I spend way too much time at this computer and you will always know when I have been here too long and worked my left hand too hard because that's when the typos start to appear.
8. THIS BLOGGING WORLD HAS SAVED MY LIFE LITERALLY and I truly appreciate each and every person who reads what I write, follows my recommendations, leave me comments and enters my giveaways!!!!

*Any other info you would like to share.
Cheryl, it is people like you that keep me going everyday, I am so glad we met in this internet world!!!

I hope everyone enjoyed getting to know Lori.  I think you understand why she is a Shining Star!  She has faced, dealt with and has overcome major obstacles in her life with a sense of humor and determination.  And always has a thoughtful word to say and a big heart as you can see with her advice to new bloggers about contacting authors.  Thank you Lori for the kind words you have said about me, they truly warm my heart.  And if it makes you feel better Lori.......I am older than you lol !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  Thank you so much for being my Shining Star, you truly are one!!!
P.S.  Not sure if she has the coffee on, but if you want to drop by and visit her place, click on her blog's name at the top of this post, I'm sure she will offer you a cup of coffee or tea!!!