love | Cathy C. Hall Writes

Now, here’s a contest where I’m really feeling the love!

Hallmark is looking for card ideas for Valentine’s Day with the theme, “Love is a Funny Thing.” Believe me, with the Beneficent Mr. Hall, love is downright hilarious. And I’ve got a couple pictures to prove it.

Which is a good thing, because you’ll need artwork or pictures to send along with your card and scathingly witty remarks. Here’s the info and the how-to’s, and really, it looks easy-peesy.

Of course, you’ve got to think of something before you can submit. That’s probably the hard part. Well, that and finding the right pictures. Which reminds me. Anybody have a Zombie guy pic?

Because nothing says Happy Valentine’s Day like a Zombie.

It’s the most wonderful time of the year!

Fill the air with the scent of cinnamon, nutmeg, clove and cough drops! Clutter the house with yule knick-knacks, holly, ribbons and red noses! Listen to the carols and choirs, and the neighbors complaining about the caroling choirs in the street!

Ah, December. Who can work in the midst of all that wonderfulness? But if you can, here’s a holiday writing opportunity for you:

The Spinetinglers Christmas Ghost Story Competition is accepting your creepy, spooky yule tales until midnight, December 18th. You can snag a bit of Fame and Fortune from the Brits, who for reasons only they can explain, love ghost stories at Christmas! Check out the details here for this no-entry fee contest!

And here’s a wonderful opportunity for you to start the season of giving with a gift that will help a fellow writer:

It’s the Season of Love and Hope Auction to benefit Bridget Zinn, who’s working hard to kick cancer. Tons of writers and friends have donated books, critiques, and other gifts to raise money for this young, YA author. Why not make a bid and make her day shine a little brighter? But hurry! The auction closes on December 4th!

I’m off to the auction myself, just as soon as I finish belting out “Love on Layaway.” I don’t want to brag, but it’s kinda hard to tell the difference. Is it me or Gloria Estefan singing?