We had to break into your weekend with some amazing news. . .Laura Drake has placed second in the Orange Rose Contest!

We should have a less blurry picture of her to sub in soon, but my hands were shaking so bad, I'm lucky I didn't drop my phone taking the photo.… Read the post

By Laura Drake

Whenever the subject of contests comes up on writer’s loops, it’s guaranteed to be a very lively discussion. People feel very passionately about them -- either pro OR con. And why not? I’ve experienced both the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat at the hands of judges.… Read the post