I want to end the year with a little gift giving. I’m offering two winners complimentary admission to my picture book writing course Art of Arc. In addition, I’m offering two Art of Arc students or alumni complimentary picture book critiques. The winners will be determined by a drawing.
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How do you enter in the drawing?
By giving the gift of inspirational and touching words to your blog readers and my blog readers. Please read through to the end of the post for all the instructions. Leave a comment, sharing your favorite quote, short poem, or essay (100 words or less for each) related to any of the following topics:
Giving/Generosity
Peace
Love
Gratitude
Believe
Magical/Miracles
Your entry does not have to include the above words. It only needs to convey the heart of any one of the words. Don’t forget to include attribution if the work you share is not your own. And if the work is yours, be sure to add your name at the end.
In addition, your entry should be posted on your blog with a link back to this post between Sunday, December 4 and Sunday, December 25. Please include a link to your blog post in your comment.
The winners will be announced on December 27. I will be traveling at that time, which means if for some reason I have problems with an Internet connection, the winner announcement may be delayed.
“Did I offer peace today? Did I bring a smile to someone’s face? Did I say words of healing? Did I let go of my anger and resentment? Did I forgive? Did I love? These are the real questions. I must trust that the little bit of love that I sow now will bear many fruits, here in this world and the life to come.” – Henri Nouwen
Happy Holidays!
Some of the quotes in this post were found at brainyquote.com
Alayne Kay Christian 
You are a wonderful person, Alayne.
Thank you, Kathy. And back at ya, my friend.
WOW…what a fabulous opportunity you are providing, Alayne. I know from personal experience that your critiques are amazing…and I’ve heard only good things about your class. I’ll share this post for sure. 😉
Thank you, sweet Vivian. You are too kind.
So many times I’ve missed out on wonderful things because I’ve been afraid to try something new. This quote reminds me why I should try.
“There is freedom waiting for you, on the breezes of the sky, and you ask, “What if I fall?” Oh but my darling, What if you fly?
Erin Hanson
Beautiful, Chris. Thank you for sharing. Don’t forget to share on your blog with a link to this post. And share your blog link as well.
Done and done. Thank you, Alayne!
https://chrismregier.com/2016/12/05/fear-of-flying/
Thanks, Chris!
“Blossom by blossom the spring begins.” – Algernon Charles Swinburne
Thank your for sharing, Heather. Dont’ forget to share on you blog with a link back to this post. And share your blog link here please.
What a great way to end the year…
Thanks so much!
Gabrielle
You’re welcome, Gabrielle. And thank you. I hope you’ll join in.
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Thank you, Chris! Best of luck in the drawing.
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Thank you, Julie.
What a wonderful way to spread goodness!
“Real isn’t how you are made,” said the Skin Horse. “It’s a thing that happens to you. When a child loves you for a long, long time, not just to play with, but REALLY loves you, then you become Real.” ~Margery Williams, The Velveteen Rabbit
https://julielacombeauthor.wordpress.com/2016/12/05/lessons-from-the-velveteen-rabbit/
Thank you for sharing your lovely words, Julie. Best of luck with the drawing.
All those who wander are not lost.
Thanks for a chance to join in on your writing course. Such a generous gift!
Thank you for joining in and sharing your quote, Pamela. Did you see the part in the blog post that listed the words that the quote should relate to? Also, did you see the part in the guidelines about posting it on your blog and linking back to my post? I saw on your website that you recently broke your leg. I’m sorry to see that. I hope you recover quickly.
What an inspiring and generous post Alayne! Puts me right into the holiday spirit. I’ll have to mull over a new blog post topic ASAP!
So glad you are thinking about spreading the spirit, Cathy. Thank you.
Thanks for the inspiring gift, Alayne. Can I still participate if I don’t have a blog? Ann Magee
Yes, Ann. Just put your inspiring words on FB with a link to this blog post. But tag me, and remind me that you don’t have a blog. Thank you!
“Those who don’t believe in magic will never find it.” –Roald Dahl
Great quote. Thanks, Ann!
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Thank you for sharing your great words of inspiration, Linda!
I love this idea! Thanks for thinking it up, Alayne. Here’s my link: http://lindaschueler.com/gift-inspirational-words/
Love your quotes, Linda! Thank you for sharing.
Gabriell Schoeffield shared a lovely and touching story on her blog “Believe in the Magic of Christmas” https://gabrielle1956.wordpress.com/2016/12/17/believe-in-the-magic-of-christmas/
Thanks for your help, Alayne!!!
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