Congratulations to AmyBethB, the winner out of over 2,000 bonus entries and 230 individual contestants. Amy has been emailed and has 48 hours to claim her prize. For those who did not win, check your email. Everyone who entered the giveaway is entitled to an amazing coupon code for 20% off anything in the CircleContinue reading “Back-to-School Giveaway Has Ended”
Category Archives: Contests and Giveaways
Vote August 23-30
My wonderful judges (3 this time) have sent me their results for the top 3 runners up in two age categories: Ages 9-12 and ages 13-17. All six runners up receive a digital audio book (1) plus the grand-prize winner from each category will receive their choice of the prizes on the Current Contest page.Continue reading “Vote August 23-30”
Annual or Seasonal Contests Results
Are. You. Kidding. Me? As you can see by the results of the survey voting, it’s “even Steven” for choosing an annual contest or the four times a year more “casual” writing contests. So this was no help at all, I’m sad to say. It means that I will end up making the decision, andContinue reading “Annual or Seasonal Contests Results”
Two Fun Book(s) Giveaways
These two contests have closed. The winners are posted below for each giveaway. 1. Kregel Facebook Giveaway My publisher, Kregel Publications, is hosting a Back to School Giveaway through August 25th (winner announced on the 26th). Along with other fun prizes, it also includes ANY two of my books (not just the Stepping Stones booksContinue reading “Two Fun Book(s) Giveaways”
Vote for Contests
I have had requests about when I am going to host the Circle C Annual Writing Contest again. Well, since I’ve been putting on 4 seasonal contests a year, there is no way I can also put on the big ANNUAL contest. However, I’ve had a nice, long break and I’m willing to switch backContinue reading “Vote for Contests”
Circle C Summer Writing Contest
It’s here! Starting July 7 (and going through August 18), you have six weeks to write a short story using one of the dozen photo prompts on the Current Contest page. This is going to be an awesome contest. Why? You can write practically anything you want (Circle C or Goldtown related) because the choicesContinue reading “Circle C Summer Writing Contest”
Birthday Giveaway Winners
This Contest Has Ended We have two winners of the Happy Birthday, Andi giveaway! I went through all of the comments and deleted any comments that were just “chatting,” keeping only actual entries. Then I used Random.org to generate the random winners and counted from the first comment until I got to the number random.orgContinue reading “Birthday Giveaway Winners”
Include Email
Since more than one person is confused about how you leave an email (without actually leaving it in the comments for the world to see), here is the quick lesson. This is mainly for those who don’t have a Word Press account. I have set up my comments so anybody can comment (you don’t haveContinue reading “Include Email”
Reader’s Choice Voting
Voting has ended for this contest. Lots of voting responses! Thanks! Winners will be announced on Thursday, May 12, 2022 Wow! Forty entries (twenty in each age category). That is half the amount of entries I used to get for the annual contest, which allowed much more time and flexibility in the entries. Thanks forContinue reading “Reader’s Choice Voting”
Spring Writing Contest
Two years ago, Mrs. M used a video prompt to host the “Gentling Whirlwind” contest. It went so well that I thought I’d do it again. Click the green tab to go to the “Current Contest” and watch the video prompt. Then check out the prizes and all the details for this fun writing contest!Continue reading “Spring Writing Contest”