Opens TOMORROW!! Hi everybody, I hope you are all doing well. I've been so overwhelmed by the recent responses to my latest works I got a bit behind putting together this journal. I want to thank for giving me permission to use his beautiful photo for my most recent poem "Alone In The Dark". I have to thank as well, for she played the part of go between for Paulo and I by pointing us out to each other. Thank you, dear Sirrah, once again your value to this community is so evident, and your friendship and support has been beyond kind to me and so many others.

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The Christmas/Winter Holiday Contest Begins Tomorrow!

The contest is being hosted by I hope many of you will enter this contest! There are some great prizes to be won! So, c'mon people, dazzle us as only YOU can! Here is the lowdown:
There are two themes for the Christmas/Winter Holiday Literature Contest:

The Nightmare Before Christmas (or other winter holiday) - Please, no entries pertaining to the movie. I want an original nightmare - either a tale (or poem) of the supernatural with a Christmas/Winter Holiday theme, or a holiday related piece - a disaster encountered while shopping or traveling at Christmas, something that goes wrong while decorating...or the classic trauma of a holiday dinner. This one is wide and wild open for imagination.

The Colors of Christmas (or other Winter holiday) - A piece of literature that deals with what you perceive as the colors of the holiday season. You do not have to mention them specifically, but your imagery should leave no doubt.

Other winter holidays include Chanukkah, Ramadan, Winter Solstice, Kwanza, New Years, Twelfth Night ...

The contest runs from 11/15/09 to 1/15/10

Judges:

Information/Rules

1. The following media can be submitted - Poetry, Prose, Visual Poetry
2. Each artist can submit two works
3. There are two categories of theme - The Nightmare before Christmas (Winter Holiday)and The Colors of Christmas (Winter Holiday). You can enter one piece in each, or two pieces in one - your choice.
4. Each category will have four winners
5. Your submitted pieces must be new and created for this contest only. Send them to me by note with a link to the work, marked "Holiday Contest" as the subject.
6. You must list the contest name in your deviation description and link back to this.
7. If you are submitting a visual poem, you must list all stock used and credit it.
8. Entries will be judged on originality, creativity, technique, and execution of theme in terms of plot and imagery. Graphics will be included in Visual Poetry.
9. People donating may enter the contest; judges may not.

For a complete list of all the fabulous prizes and tons of features please follow this [link] and see for yourself why this is a great opportunity to have some fun and get more exposure for your work! So, get those creative juices flowing and send in your entries beginning Nov. 15th!

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You didn't think I would forget to do a little featuring, did you? Not a chance! Here are some lovely features to enjoy, and please let the artists know you appreciate them by faving/commenting on their beautiful work! Tis the season...

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Have a wonderful week everyone!