Spring has arrived here in the South. Blustery breezes, terrific tornadoes, and bursting blossoms. And with the change in season comes another #kidlit opportunity - the Spring Fling KidLit Contest - sponsored by the indefatigable Kaitlyn Sanchez and Ciara O'Neal! Thank you both so much for all you do to inspire, challenge, and encourage the… Continue reading Martha’s Snoozing Blues
Category: Children’s
Robot Vs. Robin – 50 Precious Words Entry
Photo by Chris on Unsplash Vivian Kirkfield is an amazing champion of the kidlit community! Not only are her children's books thoughtfully and beautifully written, but she also takes time to encourage aspiring children's writers...like myself. Thank you, Vivian! Every year, she sponsors a contest called "50 precious words." The rules for entry can be… Continue reading Robot Vs. Robin – 50 Precious Words Entry
Love is Brave – “Valentiny” Entry
Photo by Karley Saagi on Pexels.com Below is my entry for Susanna L. Hill's awesome "Valentiny" contest, which can be found here. Her challenge - write a story about someone or something who is "brave" in 214 words or less. Our family moved last year - just across town - but our move meant that… Continue reading Love is Brave – “Valentiny” Entry
Saunder’s Hill – The Sled, Part 2
This is the continuation of the story that I began in a post over a year ago (click here for the first installment), but these stories date from my childhood. I hope you enjoy the ending! The day passed so quickly with Papa helping Jay, Kyle, and me build a snowman and lots of snowball… Continue reading Saunder’s Hill – The Sled, Part 2
Jaguar’s First Christmas
This little Christmas story was born from a "tub tale" invented by myself and my youngest. (Tub tales are short stories that we play while she's in the tub.) Hope you enjoy! “Only four more days till Christmas!” Jaguar clapped her paws, “My VERY FIRST Christmas! I wonder what we do?” Jaguar was new to… Continue reading Jaguar’s First Christmas