#IWSG - Jeremy Hawkins Tribute 2/2/22

On January 3, we lost an amazing guy – Jeremy Hawkins.
On February 2, we are paying tribute and give back to one who was so giving and involved in our community.
To honor his life and support the family he leaves behind, on that day:
• Post a story or memory about Jeremy.
• Post photos of Jeremy.
• Share some of the graphics he made for you.
• Post a photo of you wearing one of the t-shirts he designed.
• And to support his family, purchase one of his t-shirt designs, one of his books, or one of his prints. (He also created the IWSG t-shirt.)

 

 

I consider Jeremy to be a good friend, even though we've never met and we've never spoken, IRL.

 

In January of 2014 Alex J. Cavanaugh asked me to join the admins of the Blogging from A to Z Challenge, and that's when I met a great group of people/bloggers, including Jeremy.

 

We worked on various blog projects together during A to Z and while being admins in Alex's Insecure Writer's Support Group.

 

We are also Facebook friends. Jeremy posts mostly about the movie soundtracks he was listening to and he adds interesting info about the composers and then funny clips, GIF's, or quotes from the movies themselves.

 

Other times he just posts fun stuff for his friends...

 

 

 

2 of my favorite t-shirts were designed by Jeremy.

 

He's very smart and talented.

Witty and generous.

A gentleman and a scholar.

 

He will truly be missed.

Thank you for being a friend to me.

#IWSG - Jeremy Hawkins Tribute - 2/2/2022

 Jeremy Hawkins Tribute

On January 3, we lost an amazing guy – Jeremy Hawkins.
On February 2, we are going to pay tribute and give back to one who was so giving and involved in our community.
To honor his life and support the family he leaves behind, on that day:
• Post a story or memory about Jeremy.
• Post photos of Jeremy.
• Share some of the graphics he made for you.
• Post a photo of you wearing one of the t-shirts he designed.
• And to support his family, between now and then, purchase one of his t-shirt designs, one of his books, or one of his prints. (He also created the IWSG t-shirt.)
Spread the word and let’s pay tribute to one of the most supportive and loyal guys ever to cross our paths, Jeremy Hawkins.

Taking a brief intermission from the blog.

 

 

 

Hi guys. I'm taking a little blogging intermission.

Hope to see you all again soon!

Take care.

Be well.

Be kind. 

#IWSG - September - The next Twitter Pitch, the updated Goodreads, and funnies!

It’s time for another group posting of the Insecure Writer’s Support Group! Time to release our fears to the world – or offer encouragement to those who are feeling neurotic. If you’d like to join us, click on the tab above and sign up. We post the first Wednesday of every month. I encourage everyone to visit at least a dozen new blogs and leave a comment. Your words might be the encouragement someone needs.

The awesome co-hosts for the September 1 posting of the IWSG are Rebecca Douglass, T. Powell Coltrin @Journaling Woman, Natalie Aguirre, Karen Lynn, and C. Lee McKenzie!

September 1 optional question - How do you define success as a writer? Is it holding your book in your hand? Having a short story published? Making a certain amount of income from your writing?

The next #IWSGPit Twitter pitch event is January 26, 2022!

Every year there are some great success stories. You could be one of them.

See the #IWSGPit page for full details.

The IWSG Goodreads Book Club kicks off with two books to chose from this month – Parallels: Felix Was Here and Tick Tock: A Stitch in Crime.

If you haven’t read them, there are some fantastic stories within!

The Teen is finally heading back to high school for his junior year. Peace will return to the home starting tomorrow. :)

 

Here are some funnies for you guys!

 

 

#IWSG - August - Some news and some funnies!!

 

It’s time for another group posting of the Insecure Writer’s Support Group! Time to release our fears to the world – or offer encouragement to those who are feeling neurotic. If you’d like to join us, click on the tab above and sign up. We post the first Wednesday of every month. We encourage everyone to visit at least a dozen new blogs and leave a comment. Your words might be the encouragement someone needs.

Alex's awesome co-hosts for the August 4 posting of the IWSG are PK Hrezo, Cathrina Constantine, PJ Colando, Kim Lajevardi, and Sandra Cox!

August 4 optional question - What is your favorite writing craft book? Think of a book that every time you read it, you learn something or you are inspired to write or try the new technique. And why?


The IWSG Anthology Contest is open until September 1, so check out the details. Sweet romance – first love!!!!

Any purchase of IWSG swag goes to cover the IWSG domain expense. Some cool stuff – please consider making a purchase this month.


Please welcome Toi Thomas as she takes over the IWSG Goodreads Book Club!
We’ve got some changes in the works and Toi will taking those head-on next month. Juneta and Ronell will continue to assist as moderators.

 

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