Tour Through Blogland + Giveaway!

A few weeks ago, I was asked by Amy to participate in the Tour Through Blogland.  I immediately said yes and was so flattered that Amy asked me to participate.  I "met" Amy through blogging over the summer, but our relationship went to another level when I learned about essential oils from her, and eventually began using them myself.  She is caring, thoughtful, a wonderful mother and someone I am happy to call a friend!

So, here we go on our little tour through All the Joys.  (Note: I wanted to add a fun picture of where I blog, but I don't have a dedicated space.  I blog on the couch, in bed, sometimes at work, and none of those places are picture worthy!)

What am I working on?
I have a long list of blog post ideas that I am constantly adding to.  I also have a series I'm working on.  I have about three posts written, but want to have them all ready to go before publishing.  It's a long process and hard to work on when I'm doing regular posts as well.  There are also some things I need from home (home-home, as in it is packed in my mother's basement) so I need to collect those before publishing as well. 

How does my work differ from others in its genre?
Honestly, I think every blog and blogger is different.  Writing from your heart automatically makes you different.  Not that others haven't experienced the same things, or have the same thoughts, but the way you relay them and connect with others is what makes you different from others.  So, in that sense, I am the same.  I write freely and I (hope!) that that comes through.

Why do I write/create what I do?
I've always been a writer.  When I was little, I would write chaper books for fun.  English and Creative Writing classes were always my favorite.  I can tell a story so much better with pen and paper.  At this point, All the Joys is for me.  I write for myself.  But I also love when I get an email from a reader saying that they know exactly how I am feeling!

How does your writing/creative process work?
To be honest, I don't put a lot of time in to my posts.  I write freely, re-read to find errors, and hit publish.  I begin writing when I feel inspired by something - usually a thought, or something I've seen or felt.  If I'm not feeling inspired one day, I won't write.  There is nothing worse than reading a blog post that was published without any feeling behind it.

Your next stops on the Tour:

 

You've seen Anne around here a few times.  She is one of the first bloggers I "met", and I truly believe that was on purpose.  Anne is an inspiration to me - she's a wonderful mom to three girls, so I look up to her and how well she has raised them.  Her blogging style is genuine and refreshing!

 



Amanda is one of those people that you could meet, and feel like you've known forever.  Her blog is fun and uplifting.  She recently moved from Georgia to Missouri to be with her now husband.  I love their love story!  Amanda is a busy girl - going to school, keeping up with her blog and all of the fun adventures she and her husband have!

 

Thanks for stopping by my piece of the internet!  I am so grateful for this space and the people that come back week after week.  Don't go yet, I have a fun giveaway for you...

 

Enter to WIN a $120 Target Giftcard!

I've teamed up with all of these wonderful ladies to bring you a chance to win $120 Target giftcard!

Heavens to Betsy // Glitz & Gritz // Wetherills Say I Do // This Crazy Cass Life // A Savory Feast

Life Behind the Lens // Set Free // The Truelife of KMK // Arroway // According to Laura Jean

TaniaKnowsBest // Two Miracles // Seven Graces // My Little Sunshines

Life with the Casterlines // All the Joys // Simple Moments Stick // The Bitsy Button // Butcher's Niche

Simply Love // Little Things + Big Stuff // Annabel & Alice // The Beauty Section // Life w/ Mrs. G. & the Artist

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