I must say, I’m pleased to announce that some short stories are beginning to trickle in for my new monthly contest. With autumn approaching I’m feeling much better and can’t wait to pick the first winner!
Sad to say I had developed an I-can’t-be-bothered-to-write attitude over the summer, and have preferred to spend the weekends visiting the Isle of Wight and my non-working weekdays walking about or sitting reading in the garden. I’ve been struggling to think up a subject for a new novel, and have been letting too many distractions keep me from sitting down at the computer and starting a new book.
However, I decided that with this new category I’d also share my own short stories every month on each main call-to-arms blog, in order to make myself get back in the habit of writing again. Hopefully word about the contest will soon get about, and perhaps even more authors will want to take part. The contest is FREE, and I’ve made a laurel for the winner to add to the end of their story each month. Here’s the first one:
Don’t forget, you’ve got until 25th October to add your link via the blue button below. I’ll choose the winner on 31st October.
Thanks to those brave souls who have already submitted their lovely stories. If I can get them through the Smashwords’ meat-grinder I’m thinking that at the end of next year I’ll be able to share the winning stories (with the authors’ permission of course) in a FREE anthology to spread the word even further. What do you think? Also I will promote one of the winner’s books on my newsletter for the following month.
Madelyn Griffith-Haynie, MCC, SCAC said:
Jim didn’t see my first comment, but was the second and gave me the go-ahead to post the Tallis Steelyard mental health related short story he penned especially for my blog — so I submitted it (after I jumped through the “short link” hoops, since my link was longer than permitted).
I was a bit confused about what info needed to go in which slot and can’t figure out how to change it NOW. Going forward, could you think about changing the hints to something just a bit more specific — like “post-name” or “author-name” – etc.? (I probably won’t be submitting again, since I write brain-based self help, so if everybody else was cool with it, just ignore me.) 🙂
xx,
mgh
(Madelyn Griffith-Haynie – ADDandSoMuchMORE dot com)
ADD/EFD Coach Training Field founder; ADD Coaching co-founder
“It takes a village to educate a world!”
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Stevie Turner said:
What I’m going to do next month is for authors just to leave a link to their story in the comments section of the blog. That might work better.
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Madelyn Griffith-Haynie, MCC, SCAC said:
That sounds like a plan. Quicker for you AND for them.
xx,
mgh
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Bernadette said:
Reblogged this on Haddon Musings and commented:
Attention All Writers – Stevie Turner is starting a short story monthly contest. Take a look.
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Stevie Turner said:
Thanks Bernadette.
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Stevie Turner said:
Ha ha, will do!
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Madelyn Griffith-Haynie, MCC, SCAC said:
I just left a reminder to Jim about posting his Tallis short hosted on my blog (since I only write brain-based self-help myself).
Starting my blog certainly gave MY writing-mojo a boost – but now my challenge is to find TIME to polish and publish my books, and dedicate my energies there. lol Watch out for that one. 🙂
xx,
mgh
(Madelyn Griffith-Haynie – ADDandSoMuchMORE dot com)
ADD/EFD Coach Training Field founder; ADD Coaching co-founder
“It takes a village to transform a world!
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jwebster2 said:
Yes, Jim has seen it now and is perfectly happy for the story to go forward 🙂
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Stevie Turner said:
Thanks. I’ve added it to the list and will read it today.
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Madelyn Griffith-Haynie, MCC, SCAC said:
Thanks Jim!!
xx,
mgh
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Lisa Orchard said:
This is an awesome idea. I might have to participate sometime. 🙂 I’m in the middle of a novel right now and I want to finish it before I take on any new projects.
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Stevie Turner said:
I look forward to receiving your story!
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Maria Holm said:
Even though I am not a real writer I do think I understand you on this writer’s fatigue.
To do other things and to read will hopefully help you to get new inspiration.
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Stevie Turner said:
Yes, I hope so!
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watchingthedaisies said:
A great idea Stevie. I hope your writing mojo returns.
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Stevie Turner said:
Thanks – me too!
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dgkaye said:
Sounds fun Stevie. I’m drowning in edits right now but if I get caught up before it’s too late I’d love to jump in. 🙂 You’re running it for 3 months?
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Stevie Turner said:
Every month.
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dgkaye said:
Oh fabulous!
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Darlene said:
Writing short stories is a great way to get the writing mojo back. You deserved a summer break! I will keep spreading the word for you.
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Stevie Turner said:
Thanks Darlene.
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The Story Reading Ape said:
Reblogged this on Chris The Story Reading Ape's Blog and commented:
See also, details of what is required, etc, at:
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Stevie Turner said:
Thanks for the re-blog Chris.
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The Story Reading Ape said:
Welcome, Stevie 👍😃
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jenanita01 said:
I am trying to choose which story to send… you did say ‘any genre?’
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Stevie Turner said:
Yes, but keep it fairly family friendly please!
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jenanita01 said:
Will do!
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jenanita01 said:
Reblogged this on anita dawes and jaye marie.
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Stevie Turner said:
Thanks for the re-blog!
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