Over here screaming (not with terror, but with joy!) that my name

is included on the list of 2021 Halloweensie Honorable Mentions!

Sending congrats to all the winners and

high-fives to everyone who crafted up a story to enter.

Spooky-good talent out there, so it is truly an honor to receive this.

Thank you again to Susanna Leonard Hill and judges for the

time that you devoted to this contest. It was such a treat to be a part of it!

HALLOWEENSIE is here!

Halloweensie is one of the many wonderful writing contests hosted by

author Susanna Leonard Hill, but it will hold a special place in my heart

because it is the first one of hers that I'm entering!

Telling a story in 100 words or less, where three of the words are selected for you,

was a really fun challenge - but a challenge it was!

This year the words are

glow-in-the-dark, goosebumps, and goodies

in any form of the word you want to use.

Can you find them in my story below?

MONSTROUS THANKS to Susanna, judges, and donors

who all make this "weensie" contest a huge opportunity for aspiring children's authors.

THE AFTER PARTY

by Samantha Sinclair

WC: 99

Rudolph’s red nose that glows-in-the-dark makes “Ruddo” a radiant clown.

“The Fang Fairy” drapes a black, hooded cape over her tutu and crown.

Cupid is “Boo!-pid” while under his sheet, and Turkey claims he is a-“Gobblin'."

Frightfully bound and knockin’ things down, poor “Easter Mummy” is wobblin’!

Dear “Mrs. Claws” brings goodies and treats, while “Mother Goosebump” makes a sign.

They hang it with care and seconds to spare. “He’s arrrrrived!” yells “Leprechaun-stein.”

Ol’ Jack O’Lantern rolls through the door to find his friends waiting within.

When all of them scream “Happy Halloween!” Jack’s grimace is finally a grin!