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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.

Finding Writing Snacks (A Site That’s a Treat!)

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Honestly? I find writing snacks all the time. Under the couch, in the pencil holder, around the keyboard. But those aren’t exactly the kind of writing snacks anyone but me might enjoy.

Writing Snacks, the website, was created by Dana Cleveland Konop and Melissa Thomas-Dubois, who happened to have an awful lot of good writing stuff hanging about that they wanted to share. So, we get to chomp on their writing treats!

This month’s treats include an interview with Jo S. Kittinger, a children’s author who manages to accomplish a whole lot, writing-wise. You’ll want to read what she has to say if you’re wondering how to get motivated.

There are several regular features as well at Writing Snacks…you’ll find grammar lessons, writing craft info, the business end of writing stuff, and monthly tips and tidbits provided by guest writers.

Now, who could December’s guest writer be? If you said Cathy C. Hall, you’re most likely a very astute, not to mention scathingly brilliant, individual, one I’m sure who would take advantage of blogging tips and tidbits right here.

And if you didn’t guess Cathy C. Hall, then you need to hang about here more often! (And hanging about Writing Snacks wouldn’t hurt, either!)

Happy Holiday Giveaway from the Cathy C. Hall of Fame

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Christmas may come but once a year, but all you folks who visit the Hall of Fame come around all year long. And I truly appreciate your comments and good wishes. What, I said to myself, can I do for all these fine friends of mine during this wondrous holiday season?

“Writing goodies for everyone!” I shrieked. But then I stepped away from the chocolate-covered coffee beans and thought, um. Maybe not everyone.

“Writing goodies for one lucky someone!” I (still) shrieked.

“You can never get a cup of tea large enough or a book long enough to suit me.” —C.S. Lewis

That’s one of my very favorite quotes. I almost always have a cup of tea nearby when I’m writing these lovely blog posts. So, I’ve fetched the special teas I purchased at a “Taste of Britain” store. I’ll include these four teas in the writing goodies holiday giveaway. Even though I’ve never had China White Mint Tea.

That’s how much y’all mean to me. But you can’t get the goodies if you don’t leave a comment sometime during the month. Maybe some of you blogflowers will step up and say hello, hmmm?
Any comment, anytime during the month, on any post here at the Hall of Fame, and your name goes into the Holiday Giveaway hat for each comment.

Who knows what else I’ll add? No, seriously. Anybody know what else I should add? (And I shall disregard any of those responses along the lines of elephants, surf boards, or wine cellars…though to be sure, those are all things every writer needs!)

Oh, and Happy Holidays from me to you!