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A Little Holiday Not-Contest But Still Fun!

December 10, 2025December 16, 202542 Comments

Hello, beloved friends!

I am so sorry I had to cancel the Holiday Contest this year! I want to tell you how very much it means to me that you were all so supportive, understanding, and kind about it. I feel lucky every day to be part of a such a wonderful community of people! 🩷

And I want to thank you by doing at least SOMETHING!

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The 15th Annual Halloweensie Writing Contest aahhhrrrooooOOO!!!

October 29, 2025November 3, 20252,045 Comments

Adder’s fork and wool of bat! It’s time for. . .

The 15th Annual Halloweensie Writing Contest!!!

~ for children’s writers ~

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“I’ll Get You, My Pretty!” – Announcing The Guidelines for the 15th Annual Halloweensie Writing Contest for Children’s Writers!!!

October 11, 2025October 29, 202520 Comments

Our hands begin to twitch –
our thoughts, to pitch
and suddenly ideas fly
without a hitch.
A ghost? A witch?
A mummy with an itch?
Our Halloweensie stories
flow without a glitch.
And oh, what happens then is rich!
Creative entertainment
for every kidlit niche!

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The 2025 Valentiny Contest WINNERS!!!

March 5, 2025March 6, 202514 Comments

The time has come, my poppets!

May I present to you the Winners and Honorable Mentions for. . .

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Take Heart! – The 10th Annual Valentiny Contest Is HERE!!!!!

February 12, 2025June 3, 20251,517 Comments

Roses are red

Violets are blue

Valentinies rock

And so do YOU!

Woo hoo! The time has come for . . .

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Thinking Caps ON! Announcing The Guidelines for the 10th Annual Valentiny Writing Contest For Children’s Writers!!!

January 27, 2025February 12, 202517 Comments

So, there I was, tootling along, minding my own business, and humming my homemade Phyllis song in a most tuneful hummy kind of way when

BAM!

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The 2024 Holiday Contest WINNERS!!!

December 20, 2024January 10, 202515 Comments

Well, hi there!

Yes, of course! I know why you’re here!

It’s time for the 2024 Holiday Embroidery Marathon!

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The 14th Annual Holiday Contest Finalists Are HERE!!! Vote For Your Favorite!!!

December 16, 2024March 2, 202512 Comments

Darlings!

Is that you?

I can’t see that far. . .!

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Guildelines For The 14th Annual Holiday Writing Contest for Children’s Writers!

November 23, 2024December 20, 20245 Comments

Hey, Everyone!

I realize I’m still sorting out Halloweensie prizes, but holy wow! Would you look at the calendar?

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The 14th Annual Halloweensie Writing Contest Finalists Are HERE!!! Vote For Your Favorite!!!

November 16, 2024November 19, 202411 Comments

Hi Everyone!

All evidence to the contrary, I have not disappeared from the face of the earth!

Okay. That may not be quite true. I was holed up with my assistant judges, so we may have appeared to disappear.

While we were agonizing over choosing finalists, I wrote you a little ditty. You may sing it to the tune of Jingle Bells 😊

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