Oh, How I Miss You Blogfest: Ending My Hiatus Battle

I have something very important to say to all of you ...

See. I told you I'd conquer those nose creatures from space (and the best part - I didn't have to sacrifice my life ... a la Randy Quaid style)!

But in all seriousness, I'm back and ready to bust some heads - metaphorically speaking. But first, I'm back just in time for the first ever Oh, How I Miss You Blogfest, hosted by none other than the auspiciously awesome blogger giants Andrew Leon, Matthew MacNish, and Alex J. Cavanaugh (I'd miss all of them if they stopped blogging, but since they're hosting, they don't count here - sorry, fellas).
 

Oh, and this is the official button.

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Good stuff, eh (fyi, I'm usually a little loopy after a head cold - must be the increased blood circulation to the smart mass after all the dumb mass I had to dispose of ... tissue style!

What are we talking about again? Oh, yes ... the blogfest! I'd better tell you how this thing works. See, if there's blogger buddies I enjoy who haven't blogged in a while, this is my oppertunity to let them know I miss them. Also, this is a chance to let a few (and much better at it than I am) active bloggers that I would miss them if they had to stop for whatever reason. And while I have quiet a lot to choose from, all both fronts, I narrowed it down to these few:

Who I miss:

Brenda Sills. Why? Because she's got to be one of the warmest and hilarious gals you'd ever meet, and she's way ultra supportive to boot (no, not to a boot - you know what I mean). It's been a few months since her last post, and what I'd give to see another. You're missed!

The Dudely Trio, as in, Jared Peterson, Matthew Hayes, and Jackson Porter. Granted, these three famous authors in present teenaged form have things like school and junk to keep them busy from regular blogging. Totally understandable, but they're still missed!

Ruth Josse. In a way, Ruth's kind of my silent buddy during writerly get-togethers. Sure, I'm reckless and witty in print, but I tend to be somewhat reserved and quiet in person, but I always enjoy her posts and appreciate the quiet confidence she instills. You're missed!

Who I'd miss (if they stopped blogging):

Michael Offutt. The man knows his awesomeness. I'd be completely lost on what TV shows are worth watching without his insight. That and his blend of current youth culture, political, and other topics makes each visit special. You're a rock star, sir. You'd be missed!

Julie Dao. Thick and thin, she's always there with support in truckloads. And given how hard she's been at work with DL Hammons Write Club (whoops ... I talked about Write Club!), she manages the time to reach out, above and beyond. Thanks, Julie. You'd be missed!

Casey McCormick and Natalie Aguirre. Let's face it, what would we do without Literary Rambles? They've been so helpful with sponsoring authors and spotlighting agents that they're an invaluable resource. I'm not sure if they're thanked enough, but they'd surely be missed!

As for the multitude of so many bloggers I esteem and aspire, I both miss and would miss you all. It really wasn't until I started blogging when I realized how vast and competitive this writing world is, but I'm glad to see you all as friends rather than competition. Thank you all!

How's about a big virtual group hug, eh?

*big virtual group hug*

I'll be at full steam again on Monday, which is when we'll announce the big super secret blogfest that will take December by "storm!"

  See you guys then!

Did you miss me? Are you participating in this blogfest? Who would you miss or currently miss among your blogging buds?

I'm David, and this is a most random (and awesome) music video!