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     I have just entered two poems in the Children's Writer poetry contest.  The first is titled: SILLY LITTLE SALLY, and the second is titled: GEORGE WASHINGTON.  I have also entered a story in the Highlights fiction contest.  The requiremnts were that the story be set in the future an be between 400 and 800 words depending on the age group you were writng for.  The title of this story I adapted from the BRIDGETT BUNNY BATTLES BALLISTIC BUMPER CARS.  The short story title is ABIGAIL BATTLES BALLISTIC BUMPER CARS.  It is a story about a little girl who believes she lives in another world and is the captain of a galactic patrol spaceship.  She must go to different planets in whatever galaxy she is assigned to and handle any problems that the individual planets can not take care of by themselves.
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  • Hi Sherry, Good luck with the competitions. I also entered the Highlights competition. My story was called Juniper Saves the Planet. The girl in my story discovers an alien in her garden whose planet is in danger because they have used up resorces instead of recycling them. I also entered a competition with the BBC (British Broadcasting Competition) about a dragon who can't fly or breathe fire but discovers he has other amazing talents. It's worth entering competitions. I won one last year and was commissioned to write three stories. They've now been published in an anthology.
    By larimar on February 16, 2008 16:15

  • Wow that's fantastic! Good luck!
    By Kassandra on August 13, 2008 04:29

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Here is just one of the stories I am working on now.

BRIDGETT BUNNY BATTLES BALLISTIC BUMPER CARS

   In this new Bridgett Bunny book, Bridgett lives in the year 3030.  She is on a routine patrol mission in the xyzander galaxy when she receives a distress call from the inhabitants of planet Bumper.  It seems as if some of the younger bumper cars have gone ballistic and are in need of corralling. 

    Follow Bridgett through her fast paced race to aid the more solid citizens from the seemingly ballistic youngsters.  In this children's book, children will learn that being rambunctious can be a good thing at the right time and in the right place, but being calm has its rewards as well.


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Posted on: 02/15/08

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     When I first started writing for children, I had no idea of the complexity of getting published.  I started writing because I had ideas in my head.  I saw books in the children's library that I could not understand how they got there.  My stories are fresh, funny, and more often than not, full of dialogue and action.

     I have a treasure trove of such stories, but, whenever I send them to children's publications, whether it be magazine, publisher, or agent, I get the same old response; It is not suitable to our needs at this time...goodluck finding a home for your work.

     Hmmm...When talking to editors of the magazines that have accepted my work, they say that not every editor has the same taste in stories, poetry, or what- have- you.  It doesn't matter how good or fresh the story.  It doesn't matter how much or little dialogue, or action.  The story must cry out to that particular editor in such a way that they want to read it over and over again.  It must stay with the editor and come to mind without provication.

     So, do I give up?  I think not!  I believe in my work and I have faith that eventually someone other than my current editors will feel that way also.

     For those of you in the same rocky boat as I am, take heart, not all good books or stories get published right away.  One day the rainbow's end will be in sight if we just reach for the sky.


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  • You're right Sherry, it is disheartening, but keep writing, enjoy what you write and keep submitting. We're all in the same boat.
    By larimar on February 16, 2008 16:20

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