100th Post // A Surprise!

***Warning-- Post filled with lots of excitement which may include the following: crazy asterisks, overuse of exclamation marks, all-caps, and confetti***

As you read in the title for todays post, THIS IS MY 100TH POST ON SHOWERS OF BLESSINGS!!! *bucketfuls of confetti and balloons and chocolate cake* Party time! So instead of a Wrap-Up post this month, there's going to be something way better!

Guys, I seriously can't believe that I have posted (and y'all have read) ONE HUNDRED posts! 100!

Wow! <-- Thats really all there is to say!

So in celebration of this huge accomplishment and milestone, I have a surprise! (Be prepared to scroll because you know how this works!) Anyway, it's a surprise that I have wanted to do for a while, and also a surprise that is going to be a blast! For all of us!

The question is: Is it going to be a giveaway? Maybe, maybe not! Is it going to be a vlog? Maybe, probably not! Is it going to be something that anyone can participate in? Maybe, maybe so!

Ok, I will stop beating around the bush and holding ya'll in suspense... go find out for yourself what the surprise is!

Let the scrolling begin!

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Just kidding. XD 

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Are you ready to find out??

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Good! 

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Is!!! 

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I am hosting a contest!!! *More confetti and sparkles and sprinkles too* XD

Yes, you read that right! I have decided to host a flash fiction writing contest!!! This contest is going to be super fun because there will be two prizes for two winners!

So how's this going to work? Let me tell you.

Rules: 

Since all good contests have rules, Showers of Blessings 100th Post Flash Fiction Contest will not be the exception. Follow the rules carefully, because I want this contest to be as organized as possible.

-All flash fiction entries can be whatever genre and writing style you prefer.
-All flash fiction entries must be a original work that has not won any other contest before.
-All flash fiction entries must have a word count between 350 and 500 words. Stories shorter or longer than 350 and 500 words will not qualify.
-All flash fiction entries may not have any curse words or taking the Lords name in vain. If the story has bad language, it will not qualify.
-Deadline to enter is Wednesday September 4th, 2019 at midnight. Entries sent in after the deadline, will not qualify.
-Contest results on Monday September 9th, 2019
-All participants who are under the age of 18 must have a parents permission because if you win, I will be needing your address...
-You can only enter one flash fiction piece per participant.
-Email your entry to: wofgoatsmilksoap@gmail.com
-In your email, you must tell me what age group you are in, how many words your story has, and where the story idea came from.
-USA residents only. (So sorry to all my international friends!)

Ages: 

There will be two age categories. Since I know some of my blog readers are younger and I want y'all to have a chance to participate, there will be two age groups and two prizes, one for each!

-Age group number one: 10-17 years old
-Age group number two: 18 and up

Judges:

To make this as fair as possible, I won't be doing the judging of this contest. I have picked three lovely judges that have gladly volunteered!

Judge number one: My mom

My mom is a homeschool teacher and has a keen eye for little details. She will be grading your flash fiction pieces on grammar, punctuation, sentence structure, etc!

Judge number two: My older sister

My big sis loves reading, and will be grading your flash fiction pieces on plot, short story structure, characters, and overall story flair.

Judge number three: My little sister

My younger sis makes a great judge because she will be grading your flash fiction pieces on how it flows, how the story comes across, and if it holds her attention.

A hint about the judges:
I thought I'd tell you a little about the judges so you can choose or write your flash fiction accordingly. Some of the things that the judges would love to see in your story might include animals, friendships, strong family values, excitement, suspense, etc. Some of the things that the judges would probably not get into as much would be fantasy themes, dragons, darker scenarios, and violence.
(So that's just a tip about the judges preference in their reading material...)

Prizes:

Since there will be two age groups, there will be two prizes as well!

For the younger age group (Age group number one) the prize will be one (1) bar of goats milk soap, three (3) handmade scrunchies, and one (1) mystery item. Trust me, your gonna like it!

For the older age group (Age group number two) the prize will be one (1) bar of goats milk soap, three (3) handmade scrunchies, and one (1) mystery item. Trust me, your gonna like it!

Note: The winners get to pick out their soap scent! You can choose either Lavender Oatmeal, Warm Cinnamon Spice, or Jasmine Dreams!

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Isn't this so exciting? *jumps up and down* *throws more confetti*

Also, I wanted to say a huge thank you to all my blog readers and followers! Y'all are the best! Thanks for reading what I write, and thanks for making blogging so much fun! I still can't believe I've posted 100 posts!

I am so blessed to have this platform to make friends and share my writing! <3 <3 <3

Off the top of your head, what has been your favorite post of mine-- out of the 100? Are you SO excited about the contest? Are you going to enter? Do you like writing Flash Fiction? Was this a fun surprise?? Taco 'bout it in the comments!