Guess this mystery object for a chance to win book 8 of the Circle C Adventures series, More Tales from the Circle C Ranch . . . or the ever-popular gold/fool's gold combo (especially for Goldtown readers, but Circle C fans can choose it too). Giveaway runs Tuesday, April 7 - Tuesday, April 14 @ 5pm CT. Winner will be notified by email and also published in the next's What Am I newsletter.

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👇🏼Scroll down to see the new story prompt contest!

(There will be a prize each month for the winner of the story prompt.)

But first . . . March's mystery object was a dandelion (or dandilion fluff). Emma H. was the winner (entry #152 out of 174 correct guesses, random.org), and 194 total entries this month. Thanks for playing! Emma chose the Circle C writing journal for her prize.

JENNY GRANT BOOK NEWS

This is not the official LOGO for the new Jenny Grant books, but it's one I suggested (along with the series name). Did you know that "suggesting" is all an author can do (at least an author who is with a traditional publishing company, where they pay all the expenses and send me royalties twice a year)? So far, my wonderful publisher, Kregel Publications, has taken about 95% of my suggestions for covers, book titles, and series titles. When they haven't taken my suggestions, they have come up with something even better.

Anyway, I finished Book Two. *drum roll, please!* I have titled it The Narrow Escape, and I'm over the moon about how God blessed me with getting it finished. (Stay tuned. As soon as I receive permission to post the first chapter of the new book, you will be the FIRST TO KNOW!)

This book was hanging over my head like a meteor about to fall (or in Jenny Grant's world, like a "widow-maker" branch ready to break off and fall on me). So, this Bible verse of the month came to me, and I'm praising God for blessing me by helping me finish it two months before it is due (on June 1)

🎵 If you would like to memorize the verse using music, click on the image. (They reversed honour and glory, but other than that, it's great.) This is how I learned it years ago. (Kind of like learning the books of the Bible to music. It just sticks.)

MONTHLY MYSTERY STORY PROMPT

Over half of the responses on the survey wanted story-writing prompts, so here goes! Starting this month (April), every month--or every other month--I will post an image that includes a mystery-type prompt. Here are the rules. (I will also give an awesome digital $$ prize each month to the winner.)

1. I need TEN entries to host the mini-writing contests. Contest open to ages 18 and under. If there are not ten stories for my judge to read, I will let you know in the next newsletter.
2. Prize: One winner receives a $10 gift card to Amazon, to spend however you and your parents choose.
3. Reply to this email with your short story of 1,000 words or less. Or send your story to [email protected].
4. Include your first name and age, plus your email address. You may enter ONE story each month.
5. Choose the Goldtown prompt or the Circle C prompt. (Note: for older writers, if Andi looks too young in the image, you are free to make the story revolve around her as an older character.) However . . .
6. Your story must follow (and answer in some way) the prompt/image.
7. The deadine to enter is the last day of the month (April 30 this month).
8. Winner will be announced in the very next newsletter, along with a link to the winning story. (Plus, all entries will be posted each month at that same link.)
9. Both U.S. and International entries are welcome!

APRIL MYSTERY-STORY PROMPTS

Write a short story of 1,000 words or less that has to do with the image and the mystery prompt. Have fun!

CIRCLE C MYSTERY PROMPT

She recognized the rider--and that was what frighened her most.

GOLDTOWN MYSTERY PROMPT

"So it's true! It's really true!"

I can't wait to read your stories!

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