Friday, January 21, 2011

Significant Other Blogfest!

Before my hubby gets his turn, let me just say I am super excited to have reached 100 followers! Now I'm in the 3-digit club!  Thank you to everyone who comes by to visit and listen to me.  You guys are all awesome!!

Of course, I love parties, so there is going to be a huge celebration.  It will last for many days.  There will be interviews.  There will be a contest.  It will rock!  So, stay tuned for the grand revealing of the full lineup I have planned for you guys as a thank you for being the coolest followers ever.

And now, I will hand it over to my beloved husband, Keith:

Well fellow significant others and aspiring writers, where to begin? I was asked (with a bit of uneasiness and hesitation) to participate in the “Significant Other Blogfest.” I must confess that I enter this undertaking with a cautioned trepidation. For you see, I, like you, risk the wrath of the spouse if too many grumblings are put to paper (or virtual paper in this case).

First let me begin by saying that I UNEQUIVOCALLY support my beautiful wife (points for flattery?). She works at a hellacious pace at her day job, and deals with some of the most pompous and idiotic people I’ve ever heard of. Does she take it out on me though? No (the official answer although, sometimes yes). Instead, she opens her laptop and the fury flies from her fingertips like the killing curse from Voldemort’s wand.

Everyone has their tension release or creative outlets. Mine for instance (and most men’s) will remain unmentioned at the risk of mortally embarrassing my wife. For others, it is the literary art. It is the eloquent translation of dreams, emotions and the make-believe into the written word that helps maintain her sanity. Unfortunately, the seemingly never-ending journey to publication robs me of the “quality time” that we used to enjoy.

Now, I must endure a certain amount of shunning while the blogging and typing go on. For all of you feeling “left out,” I truly understand. I try and find the occasional diversion to fill the void, but I do dearly miss her. Hopefully, when all is said and done, I will look back and remember that it was all for the greater good. And more importantly, I pray she won’t hate me for my pouting and run off to Greece with her publisher. But if (and when) my wife becomes the next J.K. Rowling, her penance for my suffering is a 1968 Mustang Shelby GT350. If not, I will love her just the same and remain her biggest fan.

26 comments:

  1. Well aren't you just the sweetest thing! Nice job. Thanks for participating.

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  2. Awww, I'm sniffing at that last bit. Very real and refreshing. Thanks for sharing.

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  3. Get that man a laptop and a story outline, and let him loose! Alexia isn't the only writer in the family. I know what it takes to stand up in an unfamiliar arena and undertake something uncomfortable. You did it admirably sir! Kudo's to you.

    Thank you both for taking part in the fun today! :)

    PS. Congrats on the 100 followers!!

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  4. How sweet and wonderful that was. Thank you for your comment on my blog book tour.
    Nancy
    N. R. Williams, fantasy author

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  5. This post is awesome. So sweet and honest and real!

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  6. Aw so cute! I'm loving this blogfest- wish I had seen it ealier so my hubs could do it ;p

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  7. Congratulations on reaching 100 followers! I loved reading your hubbies post - he is a star.

    My significant other

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  8. Loved this! What a great, supportive hubby.

    Congrats on 100 followers, Alexia! Not surprised, though. Your blog is awesome!

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  9. Awe he sounds so wonderful!!! Congrats on your 100 and an awesome supportive hubs!

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  10. What a wonderful post. Congratulations on having such a wonderful and supportive spouse. And thanks to your hubs for posting on your blog today. =o)

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  11. You are such a good sport!
    And Alexia, congrats on making it to 100!

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  12. Congratulations on hitting 100 followers. Your SO wrote such a beautiful post! Well done.

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  13. Awesome! It's so great your hubby wants to participate on your blog! You deserve so many followers because it's such a great blog. :)

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  14. Congrats on the 100 followers. Shelby GT huh? Are you kin to my husband? Yes you get points for flattery. Thanks for sharing

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  15. Congrats on 100 followers!

    Any man who throws in casual references to Harry Potter is aces in my book!

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  16. What a fantastically supportive and sweet husband! Big AWWWWW!

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  17. Run off to Greece with your publisher? Does you publisher live in Greece????

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  18. I'll have to ask hubbers what my penance will be. Something tells me it will be golf or football related. LOL

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  19. I loved this tribute! "fury flies from her fingertips like the killing curse from Voldemort’s wand." What an awesome simile!

    As for running off to Greece with her publisher, I don't think you have to worry about that. You're a keeper. Thank you for this honest and sincere post.

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  20. Keith, it's nice to meet you! Alexia is great and it's lovely to know that her hubby is just as sweet.

    Jai

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  21. Well, well, well--with such well-worded phrasing, it looks like your husband may be moving into your territory! :) All kidding aside, a beautiful tribute to you, and so nice to see his support and his deep understanding of what you do, both at work and with your WIP. Pleasure to read it.

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  22. Your husband has quite a bit of writing talent himself. Great post!

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  23. Smart man - he's already put in his new car request!
    Looking forward to your Top Ten songs tomorrow!

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  24. AWWWWWWWW!!!!! I would have loved to have done this blogfest, but I'm not sure my husband would have felt the same way. Your hubby has a way with words! There's no way you'd run off with anyone with a guy like that rooting for you! Christy

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  25. Now that is a very cool post...and I think Keith should get a laptop with that car. You're a writer, sir.

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