Special Event: Wren Won the Versatile Blogger Award

by SofiaWren May 30, 2014

Alison from Writing My Truth has nominated me for the Versatile Blogger Award, yayyy.

It is my first blog award ever, so I am very excited. Blogs are a lot of work to update multiple times a week, so I am glad someone enjoys to visit.

The rules state I must nominate 15 blogs/bloggers and tell the person who nominated me 7 things about myself.

Alison, here are seven things about me as requested.

7 Things about Wren Doloro

1. Wren Doloro is a pen name that took me a lot of time to find. I have always enjoyed the sight of wrens, and have come love the symbolism of the Wren in Celtic mythology–friendly, practical and creative.

2. Doloro comes from the Italian word ‘dolore’ which means pain, grief, or distress. To balance Wren’s cheerfulness, I feel like life has to be deep or a bit sad in order to find true happiness.

3. I love fire. All summer I love to light a big fire in the backyard. (It is pretty and keeps bugs away) And in winter, I light candles and incense.

4. I have two cats–Heidi, a Siamese and Slugg, a tabby. I’ve had Heidi since I was in high school. Slugg belongs to my boyfriend.

5. I really really like octopus. Just got a giant kraken shower curtain. I’m like half water, half fire.

6. My favorite cheeses are St. Andre (omg), Cabot extra sharp white cheddar, and pecorino. My Italian grandmother got me into pecorino, which is made from sheep’s milk.

7. The best decision I have made while moving is investing in a king size bed. It fits two people and two cats no problem!

So here are the nominees for the Versatile Blogger Award:

1. Angelina C Hansen— #WIPmadness hashtag coordinator on Twitter, big supporter of writers in all stages of their Work in Progress. I really enjoy having Angelina and the #WIPmadness ladies as a support net.

2. Ayala Rachelle— What a wonderful host for authors and bloggers! She posts interviews, reviews and guest posts. After blogging about Triberr, Ayala reached respond to my comment by inviting me into her Tribe. Thank you!

3. Misty Dietz from Chickswagger has a great site. It is fun and honest with a dash of naughty.

4. Larissa Reinhart is an expat living in Japan. In addition to being an indie author, Larissa has great receipes!

5. Live Write Thrive hosted by CS Lakin produces amazing articles and guest posts on writing that are filling up my toolbox.

6. Tonya Kappes gives out great advice for indie authors including really great marketing tips.

7. Laura Howard is a swell resource as well with great interviews. Laura you are so organized!

8. Lisa, Tarot Reader extraordinare, has so much information on her site: Tarotize. Bonus, she loves angels! (Me, too)

9. Thom Simonson, author of Trash. I really enjoy his posts actually, they are a bit edgy.

10. Erotica for all has to be the best erotic fiction site I’ve seen, with tons of paranormal and fantasy 😀

11. Tara Gentile is your lady for business and marketing tips for the New Economy.

12. Leonie Dawson is a business and creative goddess with a wacky sense of humor and cute life advice.

13. Rebecca Hamilton, author of the Forever Girl has a really classy site. Check it out especially if you like Young Adult or New Adult reading.

14. Russell Blake, author of many excellent Thrillers, gives good writing advice with a dash of sarcasm.

15. A certain friend of mine who shall go unnamed is a fashionista at Shoulder Strap, a twenty something’s shrine to accessories.

Some of my choices may be too busy to participate, but they are still great to visit 🙂