COTT: Introducing Blog Alliance Members Renee Chaw & ME!
Taking a break from the thankful series to present the weekly Clash of the Titles (COTT) blog alliance guest post. This week Michelle Massaro presents interviews with alliance blog members you might know. One is Renee Chaw and the other, is me.
I’m thankful for reading, fiction, blogs, and great sites like COTT that feature all these things. I hope you enjoy our interviews.
*guest post by Michelle Massaro
Julie says: “I love my strong coffee, lilacs, NCIS, and Beth Moore Bible studies (not in that order!)”
Her site has been up since December 31, 2006 and was her first act of surrendering fear of what others would think about her. That fear had kept her from doing what she loved since childhood but her baby step into blogging quickly led to many other writing opportunities—a true testament to listening to the whisperings of the Lord.
Julie’s warm, transparent personality is woven throughout her blog posts. “I’m not a scholar, just a wife and mom trying to help anyone willing to read know that Jesus is close and intimate with arms open to receive, not turn away.” Her focus is to encourage readers, mostly adult women, to find “freedom through surrender.”
An avid reader, Julie provides book ideas on her site based on what she’s reading. On Sundays you can take a peek at her amateur nature pictures with a few thoughts about God’s love. She posts 5-7 days per week so there’s always something new! If you’re looking for a blog-hostess gift, I hear she really really loves chocolate!
Surrendering the good, the bad, and—maybe one day—the chocolate
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Say hello to Renee Chaw (and her 3 year old dog, Coco.) Renee’s blog features reviews of Christian fiction, romance and young adult fiction as well as posts about some of her favorite movies, TV shows, and Steelers football. Woot!
Black ‘n Gold Girl’s Book Spot is a fun place to gather. Renee is always looking for a way to make you chuckle or at least inform you about some great books and movies. She also sometimes posts about her other interests like vintage jewelry, TV, antiques, sports, pets etc. She always makes you feel welcome!
Another great reason to add her to your blog roll: she loves doing giveaways and hosting authors.
Renee says she’s an avid reader of just about anything from the back of the cereal box to the back of a book. ^-^
“I love to blog. I’ve met so many great people through the blogging world and have had the opportunity to read so many wonderful books that I might not have otherwise had the chance to. I love being a member of FIRST Wild Card and this Blog Alliance, two other great groups that I wouldn’t have had the chance to join if it wasn’t for blogging. I’m loyal to the local sports teams, especially my Pittsburgh Steelers (LOVE those Black ‘n Gold guys ;-)) and I’m a crazy car girl LOL! Take me to a car show over the mall any day of the week!”
She tries to post everyday but sometimes ‘real life’ limits her blogging to 3 times per week. If you want to bring her a blog-hostess gift, make sure you get a big box with holes in it. Renee loves big, furry dogs! =) Of course, it might be easier to just bring a treat for Coco.
* Michelle Massaro is Assistant Editor for Clash of the Titles. Find her on twitter @MLMassaro, and Facebook.