I Miss You Blogfest
November 16 2012
Hosted by Andrew Leon, Matthew MacNish, and Alex J. Cavanaugh
The bloggers we really miss…
and the ones we would really miss!
Do you have a couple blogger buddies who aren’t posting as often? Those who’ve pulled back and seem absent from the blogging world? Do you have blogger buddies you are grateful they are still around and would miss if they vanished? Now is your chance to show your appreciation and spotlight them!
On November 16, list one to three bloggers you really miss and one to three bloggers you would miss if they stopped blogging. Then go leave a comment on those blogs.
Our blogger friends are special – time to let them know!
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I couldn’t possibly participate in this without mentioning one of my first blogging friends. A gracious blogger, friendly person, and a definate ‘pay it forward’ kind of person. I’m sorry to bring tears to your eyes.
In Loving Memory of Jane Sutton.
Many of you know her, but for those of you who don’t I’ve copied the message her husband left on her blog.
My wife, the love of my life, passed away last Friday evening. The following is her obituary.
Jane Kennedy Sutton loving wife, mother, sister, grandma, and author passed away May 6, 2011 in Fort Myers, Fl.
Survived by husband Kim Sutton, daughter Heather Sutton-Lewis, sister Terry Cromie, grandson Sebastian Sutton-Lewis, son-in-law Christopher Lewis and brother-in-law William Cromie all of Fort Myers, Fl.
Jane was born in San Diego, Ca. January 15, 1949. Graduated from Central High School in Little Rock Ar. In 1966. Jane and her family were world travelers living in Taiwan, South Korea, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Italy, and Saudi Arabia. It was during these sojourns she honed her skills as a writer, her first novel “The Ride” published by ArcheBooks.
Jane was an active member of the Gulf Coast Writers Association and the Florida Writers Association. She was also a prolific blogger where she shared her knowledge of the art(s) of writing.
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There are so many bloggers I would miss if they stopped blogging. Of course,
Alex J Cavanaugh, the Godfather of blogging would be missed by all. As a matter of fact, I became a little nervous when Alex announced this blog fest. I don’t want to visit his blog, because if this is his epic way of saying he’s leaving the blogging world I will not be happy.
There are so many that I can’t name you all. I actually tried to make a list three times, and each time I figured out I forgot a name of a person who brings me joy and entertains me on a daily basis. Let’s just say that you know who you are, and thank you for making this crazy blogging life so awesome!
Enjoy the blog fest!
P.S. I’ve been invited to speak at a middle school about writing today, so I won’t be online until later in the day. I’ll be catching up on blogging in the evening and on Saturday after the GRW meeting.
Have a great weekend!!!!
About Ciara Knight
I write Paranormal and Fantasy for Adult, Young Adult, and Middle Grade.
For more information on what I write go to the
Novel section of my blog.
Hi Ciara .. I AM SO PLEASED you put up Jane’s name and her husband’s words … I too was going to mention her – her passing hit me … even though I hardly knew her.
There are so many bloggers … I mentioned way too many, forgot even more, didn’t post about others … that’s life – it’s a great group of friends …
Enjoy your day with the kids – encouraging them with many wise words and fun thoughts … cheers Hilary
Hey Ciara,
I never knew Jane, but that is a wonderful tribute to her and I hope her husband gets a chance to read your words…
Ps… I have a feeling Alex might be around until at least Monday, but who knows with that quiet guy:)
GOOD LUCK with the kids… how exciting… the words you speak today may be the ones that ignite a fire in the next NYT bestseller – if the NYT still exists
That was some very sad news. I didn’t know her but would have liked to. Very nice that you have payed tribute to her. I agree that Alex would surely be missed!
I remember Jane! That was sad to see that last post. Her blog is still in my Google Reader. And thanks so much, Ciara. Don’t worry! I’m still here.
I didn’t know Jane very well but her passing really hit me – so much so that I wrote a tribute piece to her at the time. She touched many people’s lives.
Have fun at the school! I did that once and it was awesome!
What a great tribute. I’ve met some truly wonderful writers through blogging.
I didn’t know Jane but what a lovely tribute in her memory. And I’m glad Alex is sticking around also!
Never got to read Jane’s blog, but that is so sad. I know two bloggers that passed…but their blog is still up, hanging in the blogosphere for all to see.
It was tough to narrow down all my Missed blogs….there’s so many!
Jane was a member of the Blog Book Tours and BBTCafe Yahoo group with me. I was so stunned when I saw that entry by her husband.
And the blogging world would implode if Alex quit.
What a lovely tribute. This blogfest is amazing and a little sad at times.
I think your friend would have liked that you mentioned her in the blog fest.
I am SO glad you posted Jane’s name and her photo. I’ll always miss her. The message from her husband still makes me cry.
I’m having trouble only picking three as well!
Oh my goodness, I got so teary-eyed reading your post. So sorry to lost a blog friend. My heart goes out to her family.
Good luck at the middle school presentation!
Jane looks like a lovely lady, how sad that she passed away. What a kind thing to showcase her in this blogfest. I hope none of my blogging friends disappear.
An amazing tribute..I never knew her but have a feeling she was amazing…
Oh my. So sad. Thank you for the lovely tribute, Ciara.
Hope your talk at the school went well. That sounds like fun.
Sad to hear about Jane. We’re privileged to meet so many amazing people through the blogs.
That is so very sad. Beautiful though. And The Godfather, that’s perfect!
What a nice thing to do Ciara! sniffy sniff
I never got to know Jane, but I feel your lose. I haven’t lost a blog friend yet, like that, but it may serve well to remember our mortality on the other side of the screen. Lovely post, Ciara!
Jane was one of my earliest blogging friends as well. She seemed like a really wonderful person; it was so sad when her husband put up that post.
That’s a lovely tribute to your blogging friend. It’s always hard to find out a blogging or message board friend passed away.
This was such a touching tribute~ She sounds like such an amazing woman!
The kids will so enjoy your coming and I hope your meeting goes well! Godfather, that is a good one
This was such a lovely tribute to Jane, Ciara. Very touching.
I didn’t know Jane, but must have been an amazing woman from her tribute.
I hope your speech bowled over the little ones!
I also hope all is well with you Ciara … it’s been a while since we chatted. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
That was a lovely tribute to Jane. It’s those people we meet in the beginning that seem to have the biggest impact. I hope your talk went well!
So tragic about the loss of Jane
But it’s awesome that she is still being remembered publicly like this. and I know what you mean about not being able to name just 1 or 3 bloggers you’d miss.
Oh, that’s sad! I didn’t really know Jane, but I remember seeing her here and there. I had no idea she’d passed away… I have several people I miss, but have run across of couple of these deaths and it’s just so sad.
Oh how sad. She looks young in her picture so taken way too soon. I hope this holiday season is filled with nothing but joy for you, Ciara.
Truly sad loss. It’s funny how bloggers can touch lives without realizing it.
I’m so sorry to see Jane passed away. Sending prayers to the family
What a moving and sweet tribute. My heart goes out to Jane’s family.
Have a wonderful holiday.