I would rather hide in a quiet room with my Kindle or laptop than have a room full of people looking at me.
I don’t like having attention placed on me which is why I became a blogger and author instead of an actor like my nephew, Sam Claflin, who is going to be playing Finnick in the next Hunger Games movie. He also played the Prince in Snow White and the Hunstmen, the missionary in Pirates 4, and more.
Notice how I got the attention off myself already, and I haven’t even gotten to the point of this post! Phew, now I can breath a sigh of relief – just kidding.
I’ve been mentioned a few times recently and I wanted to let you know about them because I’m proud and excited to be listed and also because the links themselves are very valuable and I know you’ll get a lot out of checking them out!
Three places I was listed this month
This morning when I checked my email, I was surprised and honored to find out that I’d been listed in the Top 100 Personal Development Blogs of 2013. Imagine my surprise to see that I was listed as #20! Click the image to see the list of all 100 blogs:
A couple of weeks ago I had the honor to be listed in The Power 100 - The 100 Best Blogs for the Modern Writer over at LiveHacked. Click the image to see the entire list:
Yesterday, I was quoted over at the Positive Writer on a post about How to Overcome Your Internal Naysayer Using Affirmations. If you’re a writer, you’ll find the post very inspiring! My affirmation was shared with many other great writers, including Mr. Jeff Goins. Click the image below to check it out:
I encourage you to take some time and check out each of those amazing resources! You have the potential of finding many new blogs to follow and some inspiring affirmations to keep you going when the writing gets tough.
New header for my author blog and a new book on the way!
As you’re probably aware, I published my first novel late last year. I’m in the process of editing the next book in my series for publication in about a month! While my graphic artist has been hard at work on the cover for the next book, he also created a very nice new header for my author site! You can click the image below to see it on my blog.
Speaking of my upcoming novel, Betrayal, I’m in the process of putting together a blog tour for it. I’m looking for bloggers who will post about the book during the week of March 18 (my birthday week!)
There are several way to participate in the blog tour:
- Write a book review for either of my two books in the series (Deception or Betrayal). Review copies will be provided upon request.
- Author interview – you provide the questions and I’ll answer them.
- Character interview – provide interview questions for one of the characters in my book which the character will answer.
- Write a post announcing the release of Betrayal. I’ll provide images and other information that you need.
I’m also putting together a launch team. These are people who will help me to promote the book when it’s released. This includes tweeting, sharing, blogging, writing reviews on Amazon, etc.
UPDATE: You can sign up for the blog tour or launch team here!
Thank you for helping to make this blog a great place!
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Hi Stacy,
That’s a bunch of achievements in only one month, I’m so happy for you indeed……KUDOS.
I will like to be among the launching or take part on the blog tour of your upcoming book.
Keep me posted.
Congrats ones again.
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Stacy Reply:
January 29th, 2013 at 3:24 pm
Thank you so much, Theodore!
It would be great to have you participate in the blog tour and/or launch group. I’ll be sure to get you the information when I’ve got it ready, it should be this week so that I can give everyone plenty of time to prepare!
Stacy
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Stacy Reply:
February 4th, 2013 at 6:55 pm
Hi Theodore,
Here’s the link to the post explaining more about the blog tour: http://stacyclaflin.com/2013/02/04/betrayal-tour-sign-ups/
Thank you for your interest!
Stacy
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Congratulations Stacy! I would love to help out in promoting your book in my blog. As it’s a fiction novel, I can’t feature the book itself (since it’s not in my niche), but I can make an article about you (as a personal development blogger and author) with a link to your new book. Perhaps I can conduct an interview?
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Stacy Reply:
January 29th, 2013 at 4:19 pm
Hi Jorge,
Thank you very much! I would be happy to either have you write an article or have an interview with you. That would be great. I’ll be in touch soon and we can discuss the details!
Stacy
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Jorge Blanco Reply:
January 30th, 2013 at 3:49 pm
Sounds good, Stacy. I’ll keep an eye out for your e-mail. You can reach me through my blog or the e-mail I used for this account.
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Stacy Reply:
February 1st, 2013 at 3:07 pm
I’ll probably send you an email. I’m working on a post that I’m going to publish on Monday most likely. (On my author blog.)
Thanks!
Stacy
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Great work Stacy. Love your writing on affirmations. Yes. Good. Keep up the coaching . . . I need it!
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Stacy Reply:
January 29th, 2013 at 6:41 pm
Thank you very much, Marilyn!
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Congratulations Stacy! After the effort you put in, you deserve these honors. Now you’re in there with the likes of Steve Pavlina! I wouldn’t be surprised if you get more of these soon Stacy.
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Stacy Reply:
January 29th, 2013 at 6:40 pm
Thank you very much, James! It’s quite an honor to be listed with so many great personal development bloggers!
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Awesome, Stacy. Actually, I’ve been following your blog for a while and I love the information you share, along with your co-writers.
If you’re ever interested in writing an inspirational, encouraging type post for Positive Writer, please let me know. We’ll certainly mention your book and this excellent blog.
Keep rocking it!
Bryan
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Stacy Reply:
February 1st, 2013 at 3:01 pm
Thank you so much, Bryan!
I would like to write a guest post for Positive Writer. Perhaps we can discuss that next month?
Thanks!
Stacy
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Hey Stacy,
I’m not usually one to comment on a stranger’s blog, but…
I was browsing and I want to say I really love your author blog’s new header. It has a mysterious, fantasy feel that connects with me. Also, congrats on all of the mentions! My blog (Deep Existence) made it into the top 100 Personal Development Blogs too, and I’ve been checking out all of the other winners. Perhaps I will send you a guest post to consider one of these days.
Cheers,
Stephen
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Stacy Reply:
February 1st, 2013 at 3:02 pm
Hi Stephen,
It’s nice to meet you!
Congrats on making the top 100 PD blog list too! I’ll definitely have to check out your blog as well as the others listed.
Definitely send a guest post! I’m so busy with my novels these days that I really appreciate the guest posts!
Take care,
Stacy
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Stephen Guise Reply:
February 1st, 2013 at 3:07 pm
Nice to meet you too! It’s a small world after all, by the way… my cousin is an actress and she mentioned to me that she saw Finnick on The Hunger Games set! She was a featured personal trainer, but I don’t know if she got screen time.
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Stacy Reply:
February 1st, 2013 at 3:19 pm
Oh wow, that’s funny! (In a good way!) That would be cool if she makes it in there.
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Hi Stacy,
I’m very happy for you and congratulations!
Hard work does bring great rewards indeed!
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Stacy Reply:
February 1st, 2013 at 3:03 pm
Thank you so much, Sylviane!
Have a great weekend,
Stacy
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Congrats to you! You work hard and inspire others and that is highly commendable. Toot that horn! You deserve it. suzie
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Stacy Reply:
February 1st, 2013 at 3:03 pm
Thank you, Suzie!
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I hear what you’re saying Stacy that we hate to bring all the attention to us but how can you ignore it when you’ve been mentioned and quoted other places.
It’s well deserved young lady and I’m so very happy for you. Everything you’ve been wanting is headed your way.
So stand up and grab that attention like your nephew because you deserve it.
Congratulations.
~Adrienne
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Stacy Reply:
February 1st, 2013 at 3:05 pm
Thank you, Adrienne!
The timing of some of these is funny because it wasn’t exactly my most productive month by any stretch of the imagination. But it definitely gave me the inspiration to keep going! 
Stacy
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Stacy congratulations to you and your accolades of late. It’s not tooting your own horn when you publish useful information and get awarded for it. Keep it up!
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Stacy Reply:
February 1st, 2013 at 3:05 pm
Thank you, Paul! I appreciate it!
Stacy
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You know, I think you are on to something! I would love to help you promote in which ever way you need it the most. Congrats on all your achievements!
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Stacy Reply:
February 1st, 2013 at 3:07 pm
Thank you, Jenee! I really appreciate that!
Stacy
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Wow! Stacy! Congratulations. You are doing fantastic. I’m so glad to be connected.
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Stacy Reply:
February 1st, 2013 at 3:08 pm
Thank you, Amy! How are you doing these days?
Stacy
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Hi Stacy
That is awesome congratulations. You deserve all the accolades.
I don not think it is tooting your own horn either. You need to be “out there” to get your book noticed.
To more success for you.
Sue
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Stacy Reply:
February 1st, 2013 at 3:08 pm
Thank you so much, Sue! I appreciate you stopping by!
Stacy
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Hi Stacy
Congratulations on all your achievements, you do right in telling everyone, you deserve it.
Looking forward to your new book
Pauline
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Stacy Reply:
February 1st, 2013 at 3:09 pm
Thank you, Pauline! I appreciate it! I’m glad that we’ve had a chance to connect!
Stacy
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Wow! Many congratulations are due, not the least of which is that you have a wonderful blog. Best wishes for continued success in the future. Stacy, I hope you celebrate all this good news.
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Stacy Reply:
February 1st, 2013 at 3:09 pm
Thank you very much, Susan!
Stacy
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I’m totally jealous but at the same time very happy for you. It actually made me feel proud to be a fan of yours when I saw your name on the list. Celebrate but keep up the good work and effort, you’ll likely have more to ‘toot’ about next year!
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Stacy Reply:
February 4th, 2013 at 7:07 pm
Thank you, Sandy! I’m so glad that we’ve connected! I can’t wait to get read your book, it’s very close on my queue!
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Congratulations. I believe the ability to toot your own horn is a fundamental ability these days. There is just so much happening all over the place that it doesn’t make sense to wait for someone to do it for you. I am willing to help with the promotion of your book.
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Stacy Reply:
February 4th, 2013 at 7:08 pm
Thank you, Churchill. I’ve sent you an email about the tour.
Stacy
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Congratulations Stacy! Yeah, you do not like to be the center of everyone’s attention, but these achievements you received are all worth telling everyone.
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Stacy Reply:
February 4th, 2013 at 7:08 pm
Thank you so much, Sarah! I appreciate it.
Stacy
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It’s my first time to post a comment in your blog, Stacy I must say Congratulations! You deserve it for all the hard works you’ve done. Keep up the good work!
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Stacy Reply:
February 4th, 2013 at 7:09 pm
Thank you, Arianne! It’s very nice to meet you!
Stacy
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Stacy! Congratulations to you. Have a good time to you.
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Kudos to you and your achievements Stacey! You’ve been quite busy I see. Wish you the best of luck!
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