Happy February 2019 everyone!
Let’s have fun writing to kick off this wonderful month.
Are you ready?
Write a short story using the ten words below. Subscribe to my page for your story to appear on my “Kid Lit Blog by Rosie” page.
(Fill out the form at the top right side or the bottom of this page.)
With your permission, your stories will be posted on February 14, 2019.
If you prefer not to join the contest, but want to subscribe to my page for future updates, that’s awesome as well.
***Please have your story to me by February 12, 2019.***
Here are the instructions for this contest.
Your story does not have to be long, it can even be a paragraph. You can write a poem if you wish. The only requirement, is to remember to use the TEN words below in your story, and as always, your post is family friendly.
Each story entered, will be included in a drawing for a free paperback copy of your choice from Books by Rose. (Those outside of the USA will receive a $10.00 gift card from Amazon.)
If you use the bonus word, your name will be entered twice.
***Feel free to send an image along with your story.***
An example of a quick story I wrote:
When Jake’s teacher announced their writing assignment was a Valentine’s poem, he was not happy one bit. Blah, Valentine’s Day, Jake thought.
He ran home after school to play catch with his dog named Cain. He wished more than ever he could live the life as his pup right now.
“Dogs don’t have to go to school and write poems about flowers, roses, and words about love,” Jake grumbled.
Jake decided right then and there, he was going to write a poem about his best friend.
My Best Friend
Valentine’s Day is here again,
an assignment is due today.
Writing of things such as flowers and hearts,
is really just never my way.
Gooey dark chocolate, it’s great,
red, white and pink candy, the rage.
I’d rather spend time with my sweet friend and mate,
than be in this blazing red craze.
This story idea and poem was inspired by one of my books called:
“A Search and Find of Every Kind with Jake and his dog named Cain.”
The inspiration for this book came from our youngest son Jake and his dog.
By the way, he and his brother were always okay with Valentine’s Day and gave straight from their hearts every time.
Thank you guys!
Good luck on the contest and….
Happy Writing!
Rosie
In case you missed my last post, click below for my plans for 2019.
“What I Want to Accomplish in 2019 Even if I Don’t Win the Lottery.”
Wonderful contest, If I could only write, I would enter😊 Good luck to all that do!!
Hi Laurie, so happy to see your comment today. 🙂
Thank you and I appreciate your kind words!
Rosie
Brilliant idea to get kids excited about reading, Rosie! I love the different ways you create to engage children and promote literacy. Hope you get tons of entries. You will have a tough time deciding the winner!
Hi Cat, thanks for stopping by with your comments full of kindness. 🙂
I will pick a random winner to those that submit stories and poems. If I had to choose, I just couldn’t. The ones I’m seeing so far are wonderful. Check back in on Feb. 14th to see their awesome stories!
Thanks again Cat,
Rosie
Rosie this is brilliant!. What a fantastic way to invite people to engage with you. You come up with amazing ideas. Well done. I look forward to reading the winning entry.
Thank you Sandra. I love Valentine’s Day and have been thinking of doing something like this for awhile now. Poems and little stories seem to fit this holiday. I’m looking forward to the stories that will be sent in as well.
I appreciate your kind words.
Have a wonderful February.
Rosie
On Valentines day, I love sweet dark chocolate candy, shaped like a heart, and many pink and red rose flowers.
If you have any of the above, sharing with me would be a kindness 🙂
Love your poem Bob!
I know how you are about your dark chocolate candy bars. As far as the flowers goes, they might have to be artificial….you know that Lola. She loves them so much!
Yes, I will be sure to share.
Your poem and note filled my heart with all your kindness.
Thanks Bob!
Rosie
What a wonderful post and timely idea, Rose! Love the poem sample — well done! I am like Jake, Valentines Day is not really my thing, but your poem sparked my interest and will see if I can come up with something. At least one of the assigned words wasn’t “Orange”, that would be tougher in a poem! But as you know, Little Red Bear and I are all about “Kindness” and that is a very appropriate Bonus Word. So, we’ll see. Great post! 🤠🐻
Oh I know you and Little Red Bear will come up with something great.
No, it’s not a day for everyone. I’m not sure what has made me love this day. I know it has a lot to do with the colors involved, those are my favorite. Another thing that always comes to mind, is how special our mom made Valentine’s Day. One year our assignment at school was to make our decorated boxes for the cards. Do they still do that? Anyway, we made the cutest little mailbox with the little flag you raise up and down. (In all honesty, she did most the work.) I have never forgotten that memory, so maybe that’s another reason why it’s special.
I can’t wait to see what you and Little Red Bear come up with.
Orange is a tough word to match.
I appreciate your kindness in writing for your note today James.
Thanks and have a great weekend.
Rosie
How fun is this idea!
Thanks Carmela! I hope you and your little guy will write a poem or story for us. (Yes, it can include bacon.) 😉
Thanks for stopping by today.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Rosie