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Cathy C. Hallhttps://cathychall.wordpress.com/I write, write, write. Then I rewrite, rewrite, rewrite. THEN I submit all those polished-up words out into the world and sell 'em. It's a plan that's worked pretty well.

Fun Friday! On a Friday!

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One day! That’s all you have to win a $25 Amazon gift certificate over at Enchanted Conversation! BUT you have two ways to win, so listen up.

If you’re already a follower at Enchanted Conversation (like moi), you’ll want to throw your name in this contest. And if you haven’t quite got round to following Enchanted Conversation, then now’s a splendiferous time to to do so and throw your name in for this contest. When you’ve finished up that bit o’ fun, you’ll still have plenty of time left for reading fun at Enchanted Conversation!

Speaking of Amazon, I noticed that one of the Hall Nephews had put up an Amazon Wishlist for his Birthday today. SO fun! And being related and possibly the godmother of this Hall Nephew, I zipped over to check out the list. He’d picked out a stunning Rolex watch, a backyard grill that was possibly bigger than his backyard, and somewhat la-ti-da boxer shorts. I’m thinking his philosophy might be if you can’t wish big, why bother to wish? So I’m wishing him luck with that scheme. Happy Birthday!

And finally, I’m wishing you fun over at Bored Panda (the only magazine for Pandas). Not that you’ll be bored at all. You’ll laugh, you’ll marvel, you’ll waste some time. (I recommend you click on the POPULAR tab for optimal time wastage). ‘Cause it’s Fun Friday, y’all–now get out there and have some fun!

 

Children’s Book Week and Freebies and an Auction, Oh My!

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If you’re a children’s writer, you probably already know about Children’s Book Week–but just in case you don’t…wheeee! It’s Children’s Book Week!

What that means for you is the way cool poster by David Wiesner (it’s free!) that you can send off for and have mailed to your very own home or library or school. Or the way cool bookmark by Lane Smith (also free!) that you can print off, paste to cardboard, and have for your very own books. And the Children’s Choice Book Awards (How many have YOU read?) that represent tons of kiddie votes. (P.S. I’ve got some Middle Grade reading to do.)

And now that you’re all pumped up about Children’s Book Week, you’re ready to do what it takes to get your own book out there to the kiddies, right? So you might want to check out the Pens for Paws Auction where writers are auctioning off all kinds of lovely things. Including manuscript critiques! Wheee!

Or maybe you just love kitties. Either way, off you go–the auction’s like Children’s Book Week: Ending May 13th!!!!