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Used Car Exile — Inspired by Shannon Caroland

Make sure you vote for the Week 2 stories here.   Week 3 of  the September Challenge Contest begins with a story idea from Shannon Caroland. Shannon was one of my very first friends at Great Lakes Christian College. He is also one of the funniest people I’ve… Continue Reading “Used Car Exile — Inspired by Shannon Caroland”

Sunday Voting…Week 2!

Thank you for reading the stories from the September Challenge Contest. Last week’s winner was Starting Over — Inspired by Julie Weber. This week we have 6 stories up for a vote! Please read the stories, pick your favorite and vote on this post! The Timpanist… Continue Reading “Sunday Voting…Week 2!”

When I Woke Up — Inspired by Marianne Badongen

Make sure you check out the other 5 stories from this week…The Timpanist, Playing Debussy, Farmboy Soldier, The Break and No Going Back. And vote on Sunday for the week’s best story idea! Today’s story idea comes from Marianne Badongen. Marianne has been my dear friend for 16 years.… Continue Reading “When I Woke Up — Inspired by Marianne Badongen”

No Going Back — Inspired by Megan Kidd

Make sure you check out the other story of the day, The Break. This is the second story of the day and is inspired by my lovely friend Megan Kidd. But the word “friend” doesn’t completely give you the extent of my relationship with Megan.… Continue Reading “No Going Back — Inspired by Megan Kidd”

The Break — Inspired by Rachel Tear

This is story #4 of the second week of The September Challenge Contest. To catch up on this week’s reading, check out The Timpanist, Playing Debussy and Farmboy Soldier. Also, check back later today for a story inspired by Megan Kidd. AND, make sure to stop by on Sunday… Continue Reading “The Break — Inspired by Rachel Tear”

Farmboy Soldier — Inspired by Rob Meyer

Rob Meyer is a member of the Kava Writer’s Collective (a fun, awesome, talented group of writers from West Michigan). Rob writes mystery/suspense (think Hitchcock Magazine). Rob is the father of 4 children (3 of which have aspirations of writing). He is a loyal… Continue Reading “Farmboy Soldier — Inspired by Rob Meyer”

WINNER of Week One!

Congratulations to Julie Weber for her Week One win! Her idea was GREAT! Check out Starting Over   Warm thanks go to Alex Skye and Kristi West for submitting beautiful story ideas as well. The voting was so close! All three of these stories were… Continue Reading “WINNER of Week One!”

The Timpanist — Inspired by Jessie Heninger

Today’s story was inspired by Jessie Heninger as a part of my September Challenge Contest. Jessie is a very dear friend. I’ve known and loved her for MANY years. She is sweet, energetic, talented and will take a bullet for her dog. No. Really. She… Continue Reading “The Timpanist — Inspired by Jessie Heninger”

Playing Debussy — Inspired by Holly Becker

Today’s story was inspired by Holly Becker. I met Holly when she was a freshman at Great Lakes Christian College. I was a junior (I think). I loved her instantly. Holly is one of the most golden hearted people I’ve had the pleasure of… Continue Reading “Playing Debussy — Inspired by Holly Becker”

Voting Sunday!

Today is the day! Time to VOTE! Don’t know what I’m talking about? Well, read about our contest here. Every Sunday bring your chance to vote for the story idea that you liked the most! Here are the three to vote on…   Good-bye, George… Continue Reading “Voting Sunday!”