Wednesday, July 24, 2013

Red, White and Blue Makes Purple Blogfest Announcement!





Okay! Here it is. I will be hosting a blogfest/contest on September 2, 2013. Why so much time? For you to write a fabulous story of course! All the stories entered will be complied into an anthology ebook that will be available on Kindle- all proceeds to go to Operation Purple, a great organization that sends children of our military to summer camp, free of charge.  And if that's not incentive enough, this is also a contest. One randomly chosen entry will win a $50.00 amazon gift card, as well as a signed copy of my book, The Newstead Project.

I'm not going to be picking the winner based on the story- too hard for me to choose! Instead I'll be using a tally system. The more tallies you get, the more chances you have to win.

Here's how it works:

1. Sign up on the Linky below to enter - 1 tally with your name on it goes in a hat. Yes, a literal hat.
2. Post a short story of 500 words or less on your site on September 2, 2013, with a military theme, good for 10 tallies
3. Post about this blogfest/contest on your blog sometime in the next week. - 1 tally
4. On September 2, visit those who have posted stories and leave a comment on their sites- 1 tally
5. On September 2, mention this blog- 1 tally

So there it is! You don't even have to write a story to enter, although that would be helpful,  since it would be great to send some kids to camp next summer.


*The stories entered will remain the writer's property, but by entering this contest, the writer allows this site to publish entry into an anthology for the purpose of publication, with all proceeds to go to Camp Pioneer, an Operation Purple Camp.

**Sorry about not posting for Waiting on Wednesday. I will be starting that next week.

25 comments:

  1. That is a great contest and cause! I can't guarantee a story just yet, but I will plug this for you next Monday.

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  2. Wow! What a wonderful blogfest and cause! I might enter, just need to think of a great story.

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  3. I love this idea and will most likely enter. Here's hoping I can come up with a great story to share. Hmmm, maybe I'll share my own of me and my Marine!

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  4. What a great idea. I have a deadline September 5th, but if I finish early, I'll consider joining in the fun. :)

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  5. I'll have to think of something first, but it sounds wonderful.

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  6. Entered. Already have an idea. Looking forward to September 2nd.

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  7. I know absolutely zippo about anything military, but I'm happy to plug the contest for you. A really wonderful cause!

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  8. Yay for this project! I'll be trying to think if something to help out.

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  9. Sounds like fun, I've no military experience but will give it a go!

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  10. Wow. Really fantastic of you.
    If I come up with an idea I will be back to sign up!
    Thank you,
    Heather

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  11. Count me in! I love the military and the men and women who serve and have served. I'm working on a story already. Thanks, Melanie!

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  12. This is a great idea for such a worthwhile cause. I'll try to think of a military story, and I'll get back to you.

    Julie

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  13. Great cause, even though I am not American! Still believe it is worthwhile. I am sure I can come up with something to inspire and help!

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  14. Oh, what a great idea! If I can think of a story I'll sign up. :)

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  15. Great idea Melanie. I'd love to help send military kids to camp.

    .........dhole

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  16. Love this idea, will be joining in :)
    Suzanne @ Suzannes-Tribe

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  17. I'm rather inexperienced with blogfests - but when it comes to the military, as a veteran, I have no shortage of stories to share.

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    1. Can't wait to read yours- And thank you for your service.

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  18. I'm in...and nice to meet you, BTW!

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  19. I have a suggestion. After the blogfest is over, perhaps we should each go back and delete most of the story except for a tantalizing snippet. Once the anthology is out we can go back and insert "buy the ebook here" links. Otherwise, why buy the anthology if you can read all of the stories for free on the blogs?

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    1. Great idea- I'll be sure to suggest that. And welcome aboard.

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  20. The linky expired - do you have a list that you can post so we can visit other blogs?

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