Tomorrow kicks off my series of guest posts from writers in our community. Come visit the blog each day and discover some fun holiday memories, recipes, crafts, traditions, and whatever else my wonderful guests choose to share with us.
Here is the schedule for the blog until Christmas…
November 25 – Giveaway Galore by Rae – tweet each day until 12/1 for a chance to win a critique. Details here.
November 26 – 27 Holiday Guest Posts
November 28 -29 Thanksgiving Holiday
November 30 – Pitch Wars Submission Guidelines
December 1 – Winners of The Great Pitch Wars Mentor Hunt announced.
December 2 – Pitch Wars submission window
December 3 – 23 Holiday Guest Posts
December 11 Pitch Wars mentor picks announced.
December 24 – January 2 Christmas Holiday
January 3-7 – To be announced
January 8 – #PitMad Twitter Pitch Party
January 9-21 – To be announced
January 22-23 Pitch Wars Agent Round
I leave you with a holiday song that is special to our family. My family lost a dear loved one many years ago, before I was born. As my grandfather drove his wife and two young sons home from the hospital, this song played on the radio. My father was just a boy when his sister passed away, but he always sang this song while I was growing up, and he would cry even though the years had added up to decades, then to a century. It was as though his sister was telling them that she was going home for Christmas and would be with her maker, safe and without pain. I didn’t even know her, but I feel the loss and hope in this song. May you be home for the holidays, safe with your families. And if you are not home or are alone for the holidays, know that our writing community is with you in spirit. Love, hugs, and best wishes to all!
8 Comments
Cheyenne · November 25, 2013 at 2:12 pm
Beautiful and heartbreaking. That song has made me teary since I first left home. For 4 years, I was only a 12-hour drive away, then for 4 more years, I was a 2-flight day away. Now, for 6.5 years, I’ve been on another continent and haven’t been home for the holidays in a long time. I know how special that song can be, but more importantly, the memories and thoughts that come up this time of year. *hugs* Thanks for sharing 🙂
Brenda Drake · November 26, 2013 at 5:51 pm
Here’s hoping you get home soon, but at least you can be there in heart and spirit. Hugs!
Linda Budzinski · November 25, 2013 at 8:19 pm
Beautiful story, beautiful song. The music is my favorite part of Christmas. <3
Brenda Drake · November 26, 2013 at 5:50 pm
I love it so much, and I love almost all Christmas songs!
Erica M. Chapman · November 26, 2013 at 12:12 am
Aww, that’s such a sweet and sad story. Love that song. Christmas music is one of my favorite parts of the holidays <33
Brenda Drake · November 26, 2013 at 5:51 pm
Yeah, my dad played it so many times, but I never tired of it. Love ya, E!
FishOutOfWater · November 26, 2013 at 5:08 pm
Quick question about the 5 page limit for the applications…
A chapter of mine ends on page 8. Is it okay to send the eight pages to finish the chapter? I know a lot of agents say you can do that to wrap up the sample.
Thanks!
Brenda Drake · November 26, 2013 at 5:52 pm
Please only submit the 5 pages. Most 5 pages will end in the middle of a chapter. If the mentor wants to read more, they’ll ask for a partial. Thank you!
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