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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.

I Saw Neil Gaiman Autographing Books

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(Sung to the tune of “I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus”)

I saw Gaiman autographing books,
Way up from the balcony so high.

He didn’t see me creep,
Up to the rail to peek.

I took this picture even though my butt was fast asleep!

‘Cause I saw Gaiman autographing books,
And knew I wouldn’t make it till the end.

What a treat it would have been
If Neil had only seen
Me and autographed my book last night!

(P.S. I bought an already-autographed book.)

(P.P.S. If you ever get the chance to see and actually hear Mr. Gaiman, you should go. He is quite the entertaining chap. But get there early. ‘Cause those young twenty-somethings are happy to stand in line for hours and wait for hours for his autograph. I mean, I really like Neil Gaiman. But I was in the midnight-signing crowd, and a world-famous author may not have been in a “What have we here? Cathy-on-a-Stick?” jolly mood at 12:08 in the morning.)

(P.P.S.S. Thanks to Little Shop of Stories in Decatur, Georgia, for winning the competition so I could see the entertaining Neil Gaiman. Support your local indie bookstore!)

(P.P.P.S.S. Yes, I know it’s dark and kinda blurry and that could be anybody. But it’s neilhimself. I was in the balcony, fer cryin’ out loud.)

Keeping Followers in the Holiday Loop! And the Amazon Breakthrough Novel Award for Young Adult Novels!

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You know I love you, right? But this year, it’s Cathy C.’s Hall of Fame’s turn to have a Christmas Giveaway. Next year, you’ll get a turn. I promise.

But that doesn’t mean you can’t dash over to the Hall of Fame and join in the fun! Just leave a comment on any post in December and you’re in Santa’s hat for the drawing. So far, I’ve added quite proper British teas and a special edition tote bag. Every writer needs goodies like those, right? Because I really do love and appreciate all the wonderful friends who follow my blogs and this is just the perfect time of the year to send out my own special edition of thanks. But, um, only one writer follower can win. So, go! Dash away, dash away, dash away all!

Wait! Come back for just a minute and read about the Amazon Breakthrough Novel Award. This year, the powers that be have added another separate prize for a Young Adult novel! So, you can win BIG bucks and a BIG publishing contract! But you can’t win if you don’t send in your novel and follow all the rules.

Sort of like the Hall of Fame Christmas Giveaway. Now, dash away, dash away, dash away all!