Monday, 14 May 2012

Random Act Of Kindness BLITZ!

Seth and Erin write . . .

Now we know we said that our next post would be about the plans for the release of Cursed, but something more important came up. More important? Yeah. You heard right.

There are two ladies who are unfailing in their kindness and support of all writers, great and small, and they are launching their book today, so we have put our stuff aside to send them off with a BANG.

Today we welcome you to:







Kindness ROCKS!
To commemorate the release of their book The Emotion Thesaurus, Becca and Angela at The Bookshelf Muse are hosting a TITANIC Random Act Of Kindness BLITZ. And because we think KINDNESS is contagious, we want to participate too!

As part of that we are spotlighting two people we've grown to love during the short months we've been blogging. So our bouquets go to:

Peggy at http://pstrack.blogspot.com 
Elisa at http://lostinsidethecovers.wordpress.com


Why? They never fail to post inspiring posts on their blogs. And they always comment on our posts. Unfailing support.


Peggy blogs about life, sharing amazing insight on how to slow down and enjoy the moment. You have to check her out.


And Elisa reads such an eclectic range of books that her reviews are always fun. Another must read.


As an act of kindness to you both, we have decided to do something special for you. But we wanted it to be more than just a gift for you . . .  we wanted our act of kindness to touch MANY, MANY lives. So we are donating our recently read best-sellers to Erin's local library in Cape Town. Or rather we have asked Gwynneth to do that for us. Just so you know, with such abject poverty and unemployment in South Africa, a country where most people live in tin shanties, there is no government money for library books. Peggy and Elisa, thousands of people will enjoy the books offered in your names.


Now it's over to you guys - all our amazing followers . . .
 
Do you know someone special that you'd like to randomly acknowledge? Don't be shy--come join us and celebrate! Send them an email, give them a shout out, or show your appreciation in another way. Kindness makes the world go round. :)

And just to make this even more amazing . . . 

Becca and Angela have a special RAOK gift waiting for you as well, so hop on over to The Bookshelf Muse to pick it up.

Have you ever participated in or been the recipient of a Random Act Of Kindness?  Let me know in the comments!


Have a special, love-filled day.
Erin and Seth
(Gwynneth too)

14 comments:

  1. Yeah for Kindness! And what a wonderful gesture, donating to the local library!

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  2. I am touched and honored, Erin, Seth and Gwynneth. Wow!It's amazing to think I'm part of the giving to a library in South Africa. I'm going to think about who I want to recognize for that "random act of kindness." I will return with a comment. From Saratoga Springs, NY, USA to Cape Town, South Africa, a heartfelt thank you.
    Peggy

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  3. I love your idea for the gift. That's awesome.

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  4. Oh my goodness! I am blown away, thank you so much you guys. I love that I am part of the giving of books. That is, quite simply, perfect! I will pay it forward and return with a comment.
    Again, thank you!
    Elisa

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  5. This has been the most fun we have had with a blog post since forever. Erin, Seth and Gwynneth

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  6. I love this RAOK! I was in Africa two years ago (Tanzania) and to see how kids live...it changes your life. I am so happy you are donating books to those who really need it!

    Thanks so much for participating in this. See what kindness can accomplish?

    Angela

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    1. Angela, you and Becca are the ones to be thanked. this ha been such FUN! Giving the books just adds the cherry on the top.

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  7. Wow, what a wonderful idea! I'm loving all the great kindness going around today.

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  8. Look for "My random act of kindness" post on Kick Back Moments this Sunday (5/20). One act of kindness ignites another. I'll feature the book, "Celebrate Writers..." as the book of the week. Thanks again!

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    1. As always, I look forward to your post.

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  9. Oh, Gwyneth (Erin and Seth too), your kindness touch my heart! What a wonderful way to celebrate kindness. I've never been to Africa but I can't imagine how hard they live there. I know that the books you donate can make a great difference in their lives! Hopefully these books can lighten their burden a bit. :)

    Such an inspiring act! Thank you for spreading kindness. Gwyneth, you (plus Erin and Seth) rock! <3

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    1. Thanks Hilda. I am taking the books to the library on Monday and am just so excited about it. I have searched the YA shelves at the library and they don't even have a copy of Harry Potter! it gives you some idea of how deprived the kids are.
      Gwynneth

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  10. WOW! awesome post :) I am going to check out those links!
    Hope you enjoyed your RAOK week!

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