In honor of my blog's first birthday (and Poetry Month), I'm giving away a free critique!! Because prose is not my thing, I'm only accepting rhyming manuscripts. Writers of prose will thank me for this. Here's a little poem I wrote about it:
The time for celebration's here!
If it's a free critique you seek,
congratulations - it's your week!
So, now I bet you're asking "How?"
Just read the rules - yes, read them now!
Rules:
You'll receive one entry for doing each of the following:
- Post a comment saying you want to enter
- Write a little poem and include it in your comment
- Post a link to this post on your blog
Good Luck!!
Hi Lori,
ReplyDeleteHappy Blog Birthday! :)
I'd love to enter your contest!
Fingers crossed...
Sheri
Hey Lori, one year old? That's cool!
ReplyDeleteAnd rhyming picture books? They rule!
So add my name into the bin,
and maybe, maybe, I might win!
Happy birthday. I found you on VK and am glad. Your book looks like the bomb! Super cute.
ReplyDeleteAs much as I would love to enter, I don't have a rhymer to share : (
Thanks so much for leaving comments!
ReplyDeleteSheri - want to leave a little poem for an extra entry?
Aniprof - cute poem - you've got two entries
If you decide to put a link on your blog, let me know and I'll put in another entry for you.
Catwoods - thanks for leaving a comment even though you don't have a rhymer!
Lori
Sure! Here it is:
ReplyDeleteDid you know
a Cheerio
has more than just great looks?
It has great TASTE
so shares its space
with Lori Degman's books!
(Please excuse the near-rhyme!) :)
Sheri
Cute poem, Sheri! I'll put in another entry for you.
ReplyDeleteYes, I want to enter
ReplyDeleteI have a draft under my bed
It rhymes, it sings, it has a plot
But to agent-land, I daren't tread
I linked to this from my blog....
ReplyDeleteI blogged about your contest,
ReplyDeletego read it, please, right now.
I want as many entries,
as the judges will allow,
I really need a bunch of help--
my rhyming is so lame,
But even if I do not win
I've sure enjoyed the game.
Here I am, trying to get a free critique --
ReplyDeleteMore than a little, literary peek
And plus some cool aid --
Oh yes, through my brand new blog, I told everyone
About the post of the often rhyming maid...
(I hope you don't get offended by that one.)
Empty Refrigerator & Sally - love the poems - I put in two entries for you!
ReplyDeleteDiane - I've been called much worse :-) Thanks for entering!
Would love to enter!
ReplyDeleteMy little poem:
Spring
falls
softly
after
winter.
I've posted your blog on my livejournal.
AbigailHW
Drum roll please.....
ReplyDeleteIT's JUST....
Get to bed, already?
Are you certain of the time?
If we wait until it’s dark in China
That would be fine
Yes, rest is necessary
I know that for a fact
Please excuse me just one moment
I promise I’ll be right back
It’s not that I won’t sleep,
It’s just that well, wait!
There’s a three ring circus performance
It starts promptly at eight!
No, that wasn’t a yawn you saw
But instead a long sigh
To sleep now means I’ll miss
Eating the world’s largest apple pie!
It’s not that I’m not listening to you
It’s just that, hold on!
Nursery rhyme village just called -
Humpty Dumpty is gone!
I’m afraid I must go at once
The village is counting on me
I must go quickly
The back of my eyelids I’m starting to see
For it’s not that I can’t sleep
It’s just that, I’m not tired yet
Probably one more tuck, kiss and hug
Then I’ll be all set
Thanks for the fun Lori!
leslie
mayihaveawordwithu.blogspot.com
com
Abigail, it's amazing how five words can say so much - well done!
ReplyDeleteLeslie - what a fun, bedtime rhyme!
You've each earned three entries!
Thanks so much for playing!
Lori - Can I get three entries too? (You said you put me in for two, but I did the comment, poem, and link from my blog, so that's 3 right?) Thanks!! Evonne from Empty Fridge
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry, Evonne! I just put in your third entry!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much! Also...I think Sally (who posted after me) also should get 3 entries.....
ReplyDeleteWow,good thing doing a critique doesn't involve math! Don't worry, I rhyme better than I add!
ReplyDeleteSally - I gave you another entry. If you win, you'll have to thank Evonne!
An agent asked to see my work
ReplyDeleteI'll send it soon, I shall not shirk
And though I know it's quite a crime
I plan to sub a book in rhyme
My little tale must have its way
Will your critique help save the day?
Really cute poem, Bernell! I put two entries in for you :-)
ReplyDeleteI'd love for you to take a peak.
ReplyDeleteMy story surely needs critique!
It's not easy to write in rhyme.
I should practice all the time.
I need some help it's plain to see.
You're the expert. Me? Trainee.
M - you earned yourself two entries - cute poem!!
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