BE MINE FUREVER!

February 14, 2018February 14, 2018 / Maria Bostian / 14 Comments

Hope you are enjoying the day with friends and loved ones. In my previous post, I described Susanna Leonard Hill's Valentiny Writing Contest 2018. A few days ago, I submitted an entry about love under the sea. Then yesterday, two puppies entered my head. They claimed all the space and I had to bang out … Continue reading BE MINE FUREVER!

With Hopeful Heart! Contest

February 10, 2018 / Maria Bostian / 27 Comments

Friends - It's time to tell you about Susanna Leonard Hill's WITH HOPEFUL HEART - 3rd annual Valentiny Writing Contest which is all about writing "big emotion for little people." This year's story must be a maximum 214 words and contain a character who is hopeful. I'm very excited to enter this contest for a third … Continue reading With Hopeful Heart! Contest

Halloweensie Story 3: A Monstrous Dance Party

October 31, 2017November 1, 2017 / Maria Bostian / 8 Comments

A MONSTROUS DANCE PARTY An earie noise heard down the hall. Shadows break dance upon the wall. What on earth? What can it be? Monsters slurping candy-corn tea. Monsters, you say? They’re really real? Of course, they are! I’ve heard them squeal. You’re serious? What did you do? I ran outside; in jammies, … Continue reading Halloweensie Story 3: A Monstrous Dance Party

Halloweensie Story #2: PUMPKINS ON PARADE

October 31, 2017November 1, 2017 / Maria Bostian / 6 Comments

Who doesn't love pumpkins this time of year? Let's see what these pumpkins are doing during their midnight stroll through the neighborhood! PUMPKINS ON PARADE Bumbling pumpkins in a line, Fat ones, thin ones; all are fine. Some hop on stems or roll around, Some somersault across the ground. Monster pumpkins with sharp claws, scary … Continue reading Halloweensie Story #2: PUMPKINS ON PARADE

PoP Goes My Heart! 2nd Annual Pretty Much World Famous Valentiny Writing Contest

February 13, 2017February 13, 2017 / Maria Bostian / 21 Comments

So excited to share my story for Susanna Leonard Hill's Valentine's Day Writing Contest with you. Feel free to leave a comment and let me know how I did. * 214 words or lesson * Someone has to be confused Want to enter for yourself? There's still time. Just visit Susanna Leonard Hill … Continue reading PoP Goes My Heart! 2nd Annual Pretty Much World Famous Valentiny Writing Contest

Writing the Perfect Pitch!

January 28, 2015January 28, 2015 / Maria Bostian / Leave a comment

Whew! This writing thing can be SO hard sometimes! Hop on over to Susanna Leonard Hill's blog and read/comment on "Would You Read It Wednesday #159." Three quarters of the way down you will see my pitch for a new children's picture book I'm working on and I NEED YOUR FEEDBACK! Help a girl out … Continue reading Writing the Perfect Pitch!