Crying Cougar Press Announces Writing and Coloring Contests

Nov. 2, 2009 - PRLog -- WRITING CONTEST!

TextNovel, whose tag line is "for the story in you -- where writers get noticed," gives amateur writers a platform for expression on any topic. Most of the smaller stories are read by kids and teens using cell phones as their reception instrument, so small chapters of 140 words are excellent. Entrants can create an account in TextNovel and e-mail me with the name of their story - kgauthor@conorandthecrossworlds.com

I'm writing a story on TextNovel called, "Trapped in My School Locker," about a sixth grade boy who gets stuffed into his locker by eighth graders the first day of school. After a brief period of worry, the boy decides to have fun with his school mates. He derives all kinds of tricks to play on them and has the time of his life.

This contest gives students a chance to write the story they've carried in their heads for years. It's easy, too, all they have to do is write a chapter every week, only 140 words. The winning story will be judged on creativity, basic writing mechanics, and story appeal.

The author of the winning story will receive signed copies of the first four books in the popular Conor and the Crossworlds fantasy adventure series.

Contest runs from October 1 to November 30.
Open to all Elementary, Middle, and High School students.
Story must have at least eight 140 word chapters.
Story must be written on the TextNovel website - http://www.textnovel.com/
A minimum number of entries must be received by November 30.

Have fun and remember, write with abandon!

AND A COLORING CONTEST!

In Book Four, brave Therion protects his brother Champion, Eha, from the mighty weapon of the Shadow Warriors. The illustration below shows Therion standing over Eha while the energy beam races toward him. The rules and illustration for this contest can be found on the fan page of the Conor and the Crossworlds website - http://www.conorandthecrossworlds.com/fanpage.html

Place your mouse cursor on top of the picture and right click.
Select "Save Picture As" and then choose a place to save it, like your desktop.

Color it any way you like. Finish your masterpiece by December 13, 2009.
Mail it to Kevin Gerard, 3559 Ruffin Rd. #155, San Diego, CA 92123.
The artist of the winning picture will win a signed copy of
Book Four: Charge of the Champions!

Contest runs from November 1 to December 13, 2009.
A minimum number of entries must be received by the deadline.

Good luck and HAVE FUN!

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About Crying Cougar Press: Publishers of science fiction / fantasy for young adults. CCP caters to the growing fantasy adventure and science fiction market for kids and teens. Publishes a few titles per year according to its rigid standards of excellence.