Anthology | Cathy C. Hall Writes

You know what I love about being a woman of a certain age ? (And by certain age, I mean the age by which certain less than appealing things start to happen. Use your imagination here…) Okay, that’s enough imagining. Here’s what I love: when prizes come in the mail, I’m completely surprised because I’ve completely forgotten all about them!

And really, it’s more than just being surprised about the surprises. I can spend at least 15 minutes coming up with all kinds of wonderful reasons why two books would arrive in the mail for Cathy C. Hall. So, it’s not just a “What have we here” moment, but a “Why have we here” moment, too. Oh, frabjous joy!

Which is the long way of saying I received From First Draft to Finished Novel and First Draft in 30 Days by Karen Wiesner. And, after a few minutes and a pound to the head, I remembered that I’d won them in the Writer Mama giveaway! I certainly hope I can remember to read them. Then I can tell you all about them.

I can tell you about an anthology call out I found this past week. It’s from La Chance publishing and it’s all about dogs. The editors are looking for a few good true dog stories, about how a dog has transformed your life. Now, Sally the dog has most definitely transformed my life, but maybe not in the way that these editors have in mind for their anthology. But maybe you have a nice, heart-warming dog story you can send by October 31st. Check out La Chance Publishing here for more details and get 200 bucks for your bow-wow’s tail, er, tale.

I might even try writing about Sally the crazy dog. I could use a good surprise.

Oooooh, I found something so funny today! (Besides Mr. Hall’s baby picture…although, if I’m being perfectly honest, his brother is much funnier-looking. So I guess I sorta got the better end of that deal).

Anyway, kids and funny have something to do with my second find for the day. I found the website, New Christian Voices, a few weeks ago. I’ve been reading all the columns and articles since then and laughing out loud. So, um, if you like your Christian voices staid and serious, this may not be the place for you. But if your Christian voice is a little skewed on the humorous side, then rush over here right now. And while you’re there, check out my tale of the Parent/Child Chaos Equation on the Relationship Channel. I just realized today that it was up and running. I love this new site and hope it finds a huge audience. The world could use a laugh every day, don’t you think? And if we can laugh and spread a little of the Lord’s joy while we’re at it, then so much the better!

Oh, and here’s something that might make you smile, too, if your story is chosen. It’s called Thin Threads and it’s sponsored by Kiwi Publishing. They’re looking for those moments in your life that made all the difference. They’re hoping to share stories that will bring hope and happiness to readers ( in 1200 words or less). But you don’t have much time…the deadline’s July 1st. I know, I know, I should have told you sooner. But I just found out myself. So hurry, check it out here and start writing.

No, wait! You can start writing after you’ve checked out New Christian Voices. There’s nothing like a little humor to put you in a happy writing frame of mind. (Now if I could just get Uncle Jimmy’s baby picture out of my mind!)