Friday, October 14, 2011

Forward ... March!



Matthew MacNish & Alex J Cavanaugh have brewed up another blogfest! In this one, we`re to choose 3 blogs we think others will enjoy, but who may fly under the radar. SO HARD!!!!

I have so many great blog friends - it`s pretty impossible to select just 3. But, them`s the rules, so...

Terry Lynn Johnson - Terry`s MG adventure Dogsled Dreams was THE favourite book in my classroom last year. They loved Rebecca and her dream to run her dogs in a dogsled race. It`s a fabulous story. As an added bonus, Terry is a true outdoor adventurer herself. She kayaks and canoes all over the place and has had some hysterical adventures!

Riley Redgate over at In the Jungle - Riley`s a young aspiring author and is having a blast with her blog. I originally met Riley over at Agent Query Connect. She`s very talented and her sense of humour is quick and often surprising. You`ll love her spirit!

Mindy McGinnis over at Writer, Writer, Pants on Fire! - Mindy - known over at Agent Query Connect as BBC (Big Black Cat) has a fantastic blog. She has several series she runs with some rather unusual names. SAT (Successful Author Talk), BOA (Bloggers of Awesome) & SHIT (Submission Hell - It`s True). Yup - you can tell you`re going to like Mindy already, can`t you? :)

So, there you have it! 3 of the many fabulous bloggers I adore! Hope you have fun visiting! :)
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76 comments:

  1. Laura S.October 14, 2011 at 7:12 AM

    This is an awesome blogfest! I love finding new writers. Heading on over to check them out now! Hope you have a great weekend, Jemi. :)

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  2. Jemi FraserOctober 14, 2011 at 7:19 AM

    Laura - I agree! Trust Alex & Matt to come up with something so fun! :) Hope your weekend is great too!

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  3. Alex J. CavanaughOctober 14, 2011 at 7:37 AM

    I already follow Terry, but not the others!
    Matthew gets the credit for this one - I'm just here to help.

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  4. Natalie AguirreOctober 14, 2011 at 7:52 AM

    Glad to meet you Jemi. I've seen you around commenting on blogs. I follow Terry's blog too.

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  5. WritingNutOctober 14, 2011 at 8:50 AM

    This is a great blogfest :).. I am definitely going to check out these bloggers.

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  6. StinaOctober 14, 2011 at 9:29 AM

    Wow, three more bloggers I didn't know about. :)

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  7. VR BarkowskiOctober 14, 2011 at 9:58 AM

    Even though I'm not participating, I think this is the best idea for a blogfest ever. Already love Terry's blog. Time to go check out Riley and Mindy.

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  8. Matthew MacNishOctober 14, 2011 at 10:09 AM

    Hi Jemi. Thanks so much for joining in on our little festival. Looks like you've featured some great blogs here!

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  9. AnonymousOctober 14, 2011 at 10:47 AM

    These all look like fun blogs to follow. Thanks Jemi!

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  10. Shannon O'DonnellOctober 14, 2011 at 10:59 AM

    I love Terry Lynn! The others, I am about to meet! :-)

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  11. LTMOctober 14, 2011 at 12:06 PM

    woo! Pants on fire. Thanks, Jemi~ :D

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  12. BBCOctober 14, 2011 at 12:44 PM

    Wow, thanks Jemi! I appreciate it!

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  13. Susan Kaye QuinnOctober 14, 2011 at 12:45 PM

    Terry Lynn's one of my fav's (also a crit partner!). Thanks for the links!

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  14. L. Diane WolfeOctober 14, 2011 at 1:05 PM

    Terry is wonderful! I've followed her for a long time.

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  15. Old KittyOctober 14, 2011 at 1:12 PM

    Yay!! Enjoy your bloghopping blogfest!! Take care
    x

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  16. xoxoOctober 14, 2011 at 1:25 PM

    So fun!
    I'll check out your friends...that sounds pretty weird but you know what I mean ;P
    Xoxo

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  17. PattiOctober 14, 2011 at 2:08 PM

    I follow Terry but not the other two, I'll go check them out.

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  18. Susan OloierOctober 14, 2011 at 2:10 PM

    This is such a great blogfest. Glad I met you through it!

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  19. Jemi FraserOctober 14, 2011 at 4:15 PM

    Alex - it's another great blogfest! Lots of great folks to meet :)

    Natalie - I seem to have been following you around the blog the last few days, commenting right after you!! :)

    Writing Nut - enjoy! They're all terrific people!! :)

    Stina - yay! You'll enjoy meeting them - they're lovely ladies!

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  20. Jemi FraserOctober 14, 2011 at 4:19 PM

    VR - Terry does have a great blog! I bet you'll enjoy meeting the others as well! :)

    Matthew - you're very welcome - it's a terrific idea! Lots of great new people to meet!

    Lynn - you're welcome! Have fun visiting :)

    Shannon - me too - she's awesome!! :) I know you'll enjoy the others as well!

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  21. Jemi FraserOctober 14, 2011 at 4:21 PM

    Leigh - lol! you're welcome! Have fun :)

    Mindy - you're very welcome - hope you meet lots of new friends!! :)

    Susan - Terry Lynn is fabulous! Her book is brilliant and she's a great person too!

    Diane - Terry is terrific!! :)

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  22. Jemi FraserOctober 14, 2011 at 4:23 PM

    Old Kitty - thank you - it's a lot of fun!! :)

    xoxo - LOL - I know exactly what you mean and it's a good thing!

    Patti - have fun - they're both fabulous people!

    Susan - I agree - and it's nice to meet you too!

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  23. Lisa_GibsonOctober 14, 2011 at 5:18 PM

    Some great blogs I know about and some I don't. I better go check 'em out. Hope you are well.
    Lisa ~ YA Literature Lover

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  24. Jemi FraserOctober 14, 2011 at 5:27 PM

    Lisa - you too! There are sooooo many great people in this bloggy-verse! :)

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  25. Sherrie PetersenOctober 14, 2011 at 5:30 PM

    Two more new blogs for me to discover -- amazing how many there are!

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  26. Jemi FraserOctober 14, 2011 at 5:39 PM

    Sherrie - it really, really is amazing! There are a LOT of great writers who blog out there! :)

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  27. Alison MillerOctober 14, 2011 at 10:34 PM

    Great recommendations! Thanks!

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  28. Jemi FraserOctober 14, 2011 at 10:35 PM

    Alison - you're welcome! They're fabulous people! :)

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  29. AnonymousOctober 14, 2011 at 10:45 PM

    I know Terry Lynn Johnson (haven't been to her blog in a while though). I'll stop by and meet the other two!

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  30. Lydia KangOctober 14, 2011 at 11:02 PM

    Good ones! These are great blogs. Have a great weekend!

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  31. Pat HattOctober 14, 2011 at 11:20 PM

    haha forward march, never thought of it like that, but it really describes it well, so many blogs so little time, will check out your picks.

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  32. Jemi FraserOctober 15, 2011 at 7:51 AM

    Stephen - I think you'll enjoy them - they're terrific people!

    Lydia - I agree - they're awesome. Hope your weekend is great too :)

    Pat - thanks! There are SO many great writers out there who have terrific blogs :)

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  33. Rosalind AdamOctober 15, 2011 at 7:55 AM

    I've only just caught up with this bloghop. So many lovely blogs to visit! Thanks for your suggestions.

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  34. Jemi FraserOctober 15, 2011 at 7:58 AM

    Rosalind - there are a LOT of blogs on this hop! It's amazing how many fabulous folks are blogging :)

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  35. Shelley SlyOctober 15, 2011 at 8:07 AM

    What a nice idea for a blog fest! I will visit all of their blogs today. Have an awesome weekend! :)

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  36. AnonymousOctober 15, 2011 at 8:12 AM

    Hi there Jemi
    Thankyou so much for stopping by my blog. I have popped over from alex's blogfest. Lovely to meet you and you have a new follower. xoxo
    Eve. :)
    P.S snoopy does rock lol xx

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  37. Jemi FraserOctober 15, 2011 at 8:14 AM

    Shelley - it is a fun one! And there are SO many great blogs - have fun! :)

    Eve - thank you! Snoopy is one of my all-time faves!! :)

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  38. TerryLynnJohnsonOctober 15, 2011 at 8:24 AM

    wow! Thanks so much, Jemi! I'm honoured to be picked!

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  39. Jemi FraserOctober 15, 2011 at 9:08 AM

    Terry - you're very welcome! It's fun to showcase you :)

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  40. DL HammonsOctober 15, 2011 at 11:17 AM

    I only knew one of your three recommendations. Off to check out the other two now. Thank you! :)

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  41. Riley RedgateOctober 15, 2011 at 2:38 PM

    Thank you for the shoutout, Jemi! Time to pay it forward :)

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  42. Jemi FraserOctober 15, 2011 at 3:45 PM

    DL - you're welcome! They're all fabulous people :)

    Riley - you're very welcome! Enjoy :)

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  43. JJOctober 15, 2011 at 5:40 PM

    I’m now following you from the Pay It Forward Blogfest.

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  44. Jemi FraserOctober 15, 2011 at 5:49 PM

    JJ - thank you! The blogfest is lots of fun - it's great to meet so many new people! :)

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  45. Jeremy BatesOctober 16, 2011 at 5:24 AM

    i missed the pay it forward hop, so coming fashionably late to say hello! nice to meet you jemi :)

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  46. Jemi FraserOctober 16, 2011 at 8:41 AM

    Jeremy - fashionably late is perfectly acceptable! Nice to meet you too :)

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  47. Talli RolandOctober 16, 2011 at 9:17 AM

    Great choices, Jemi! I really enjoying this blogfest!

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  48. Jemi FraserOctober 16, 2011 at 9:36 AM

    Talli - me too! There are so many great people out there to highlight! :)

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  49. Crazy Life of a Writing MomOctober 16, 2011 at 4:18 PM

    So much fun. I can't wait to check them out. :)

    http://ecwrites.blogspot.com/2011/09/only-50-more-days-until-golden-sky.html

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  50. Jemi FraserOctober 16, 2011 at 5:04 PM

    Elizabeth - the whole blogfest has been a blast! Hope you enjoy meeting them all :)

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  51. Michael Di GesuOctober 16, 2011 at 11:37 PM

    Thanks for the links Jemi. I don't know these ladies. I am looking forward to getting to know them.

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  52. Nichole GilesOctober 16, 2011 at 11:59 PM

    Nice! Thanks for the suggestions. Great blog fest idea.

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  53. NasOctober 17, 2011 at 4:59 AM

    These all look like fun blogs to follow. Thanks Jemi!

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  54. Romance Reader October 17, 2011 at 5:29 AM

    Thanks for the links to more and wonderful blogs to follow!

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  55. NasOctober 17, 2011 at 5:38 AM

    I'm enjoying this. More fun blogs to follow. Thanks for the links!

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  56. Jemi FraserOctober 17, 2011 at 7:16 AM

    Michael - you're welcome - they're awesome people! :)

    Nichole - I agree - Matt & Alex had a brilliant idea for this one!

    Riya - you're so very welcome! :)

    Nas - it's so much fun, isn't it? The boys had a great idea!! :)

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  57. Theresa MilsteinOctober 17, 2011 at 10:19 AM

    Hi, Jemi!

    I like Terry's blog too. I'll have to visit the other two.

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  58. Jemi FraserOctober 17, 2011 at 6:11 PM

    Theresa - hi! :)

    I think you'll like the other 2 ladies too - they're lots of fun :)

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  59. AnonymousOctober 17, 2011 at 6:25 PM

    I love Terry's blog and writing, and I'll check the others out.

    Have a great week, Jemi.

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  60. Jemi FraserOctober 17, 2011 at 6:27 PM

    Medeia - Me too - Terry's one of the best people I know! Love her stories!! :)

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  61. Lisa Gail GreenOctober 17, 2011 at 8:25 PM

    It's weird, I could have sworn I've read this already, but I guess I didn't comment? I must be demented. :P Great choices for blogs!

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  62. Jemi FraserOctober 17, 2011 at 8:27 PM

    Lisa - nope, not demented at all - just crazy busy probably!

    Thanks - they are all truly lovely ladies! :)

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  63. Sharon K. MayhewOctober 17, 2011 at 9:24 PM

    Terri is awesome! I'm off to check out your other friends...

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  64. Jemi FraserOctober 17, 2011 at 9:25 PM

    Sharon - thanks! They're fabulous!! As is Terry :)

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  65. Leslie S. RoseOctober 17, 2011 at 11:36 PM

    I'm loving this blogfest. Lots of "new to me" fun links. Thanks for some more destinations.

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  66. Jemi FraserOctober 18, 2011 at 7:16 AM

    Leslie - Me too! There are so many new ones!! :)

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  67. Lola SharpOctober 18, 2011 at 10:17 AM

    This is such an awesome fest, I'm so sad I missed it.
    I'm off to check out your recs! :)

    Huggles,
    Lola

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  68. Jemi FraserOctober 18, 2011 at 5:34 PM

    Lola - it really was a fun blogfest! Alex & Matt are terrific :)

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  69. JackeeOctober 18, 2011 at 11:02 PM

    Those all three look like awesome blogs! And people I haven't met yet, so yay!

    Thanks, Jemi! I hope you are well--I keep dropping off the face of the earth but have been thinking of you often, wondering how your writing is going. Cheers!

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  70. Jemi FraserOctober 19, 2011 at 7:10 AM

    Jackee - they are terrific people!

    I think of you as well. I'm doing great - making steady progress. Slow, but steady!!! :)

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  71. AnonymousOctober 19, 2011 at 9:52 AM

    HEY THERE,
    JUST TO LET YOU KNOW I HAVE GIVEN YOU AN AWARD. IF YOU WANT TO STOP BY AND GET IT WHEN YOU HAVE TIME.
    HUGS EVE.X

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  72. Jemi FraserOctober 19, 2011 at 5:15 PM

    Eve - awwwww - thanks so much! You're a sweetie!! I'll pop on over :)

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  73. Arlee BirdOctober 20, 2011 at 4:07 PM

    I remember Terry Lynn Johnson and am following that one. The other two don't ring a bell so I'll have to check them out.


    Lee
    Tossing It Out
    Please see my guest post at:
    So You Want to be a Writer?

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  74. Jemi FraserOctober 20, 2011 at 4:45 PM

    Lee - you're following so many people! I'm not sure how you keep it all straight! :)

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  75. Deniz BevanNovember 9, 2011 at 4:17 PM

    Oh lovely! I just got my copy of Dogsled Dreams and I'm really looking forward to reading it.

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  76. Jemi FraserNovember 9, 2011 at 4:20 PM

    Deniz - you're going to love it! I did - and so did my students. It's a fabulous book! :)

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