So, I made the decision. Since many of you wanted a Reader’s Voting because you wanted to read more stories, I decided to post the top five (5) finalists in each age category. (10 stories in all to read). I would not have given you that many to vote on. Besides, the judges did aContinue reading “Winners (& Finalists)”
Category Archives: Contests and Giveaways
The Stories Are Off to the Judges!
Whoosh! Why everybody waits until the last few hours of the last day of a contest is a mystery to me! I’ve spent my day (a good portion of it, anyway) reading, reading, and reading. I tell you, I’ve had a tearful moment (good) and broke into chuckles (good) and have enjoyed reading your stories.Continue reading “The Stories Are Off to the Judges!”
Contest Ends Tomorrow!
I think the image says it all. A lot of great entries are coming in, so I need to know what you all want me to do. Vote in the comments to help me out. I have not made up my mind on whether each judge from each age category should simply come up withContinue reading “Contest Ends Tomorrow!”
Goldtown Books 5 and 6 Giveaway!
Mrs. M and Kregel Publications are excited to announce the release of the final two books, Valley of Treasure and Ocean of No Escape, in the Goldtown Adventures series for ages 9-13. The books release on April 16, so this is a fun way to win a sneak peek and get the books early! WHAT’SContinue reading “Goldtown Books 5 and 6 Giveaway!”
Winter/Spring Story-Writing Contest
It’s been awhile since I hosted a story-writing contest. Since I have backed away from the intense, Annual Writing Contest, you all know I’m focusing on quarterly opportunities. However, life snuck up on me, so instead of a winter contest, this one is more of a winter/spring contest. (Sorry about that.) However, with that comesContinue reading “Winter/Spring Story-Writing Contest”
Read “Under a Painted Sky” Contest Book
It’s been a year since the 2023 Circle C writing contest ended. Now, for the first time, I am adding Under a Painted Sky to the Circle C Fan Fiction category “Annual Winners.” From there you can click the link to download the PDF file of the interior pages of this most recent (well, aContinue reading “Read “Under a Painted Sky” Contest Book”
400+ Followers Winner!
I am happy to announce the Four Winners to the giveaway. It was so much fun to see the response. Each winner has 48 hours to respond. In the event that one (or more) do not respond, I will go to Random.org and choose another winner. I have already delivered their audiobook instant downloads ofContinue reading “400+ Followers Winner!”
Look-a-like Winner
Drumroll . . . I received 99 votes! Thanks for voting, everybody! #6-Adalee, Nyla, Joslyn, and Ronen won. Their photo received the most votes in the Circle C look-a-like contest. They portrayed, Betsy (7), Andi (12), Hannah (4), and Levi (9). They receive their choice of ONE of these items from the Circle C storeContinue reading “Look-a-like Winner”
400+ Followers!
This giveaway has ended! Check on Wednesday to see the FOUR WINNERS! Can you believe this? We hit 400 followers! As promised, I’m hosting my 400 Followers “thank you” giveaway for Andi’s Blog Subscribers only (not going out on my Circle C email newsletter). So, you will need to enter this giveaway right here inContinue reading “400+ Followers!”
Goldtown Gift Basket Winner!
I had another a good showing with 166 contestants and over 1,770 entries. I’m excited to announce that Jennifer C. was randomly chosen by the King Sumo giveaway app. She has already replied to claim her prize, and the gift box is ready to be mailed tomorrow. Thanks for playing, everyone! Take advantage of thisContinue reading “Goldtown Gift Basket Winner!”