Today I’m going to talk about Kind and other updates. (Kind isn’t the main thing, but given that I’m PUBLISHING A BOOK, I figured it deserved first billing.)
But yes, there are other things I have to talk about – and, as the title indicates, those two thinks are a 1K Contest (which you’re totally gonna want to check out if you’re a blogger) and the Reveries Co. launch!
So, without further ado … Kind and other updates!
Let’s start with the 1K contest!
Now, a couple days ago … I hit 1,000 blog followers on Reveries!
And that’s a huge landmark, so I decided to do something to celebrate.
What is the contest?
The contest is simple. Write and publish a 1,000-word story on your blog.
The story can be anywhere from 1,000 to 1,999 words, but it cannot be longer or shorter!
The deadline is December 30th!
What should the story be about?
It doesn’t matter, but please – no cussing, no sex scenes, and no gratuitous violence. In general, you can and should write what you want, but for this one contest, avoid it.
How do you win?
I’ll read through and judge the stories myself.
I’ll be looking for things like spelling and grammar as well as overall quality, interesting-ness, meaning, and cohesiveness.
Keep in mind … I’m not super smart. 😅 I dislike stories that are overly wordy, hard to understand, or allegorical.
The prizes?
The winner will receive …
- A $20 Amazon gift card.
- And a free ebook cover design by moi!
There is also a second place prize:
- A free ebook cover design by moi!
How to enter?
Send a link to your story to kellynroth@gmail.com!
Put “Reveries 1K Challenge” in your subject line!
And Reveries Co.’s Big Launch
Reveries Co. is having a blog tour launch!
Kind
Coming this Saturday …
PREORDER NOW!
Lt. Neil Hudson is sure to have a rotten Christmas.
How can he have anything but a rotten Christmas when he’s stuck in war-torn Germany away from his family, friends, and all hope of a decent turkey dinner?
That’s when the Slades come into his life.
NOTE: at this time, review copies are only available to my street team. Thanks!
By the way, here are some bookmarks I made:
Slightly edited versions of these will be available to purchase through my website! (In a bundle and for a minimal price, of course.)
TTFN!
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~Kellyn Roth~
p.s.
Shall you enter the 1K Contest? Are you excited for Kind? How about Reveries Co.?
58 Responses
Congratulations Kell!!! 1k is so exciting. I might enter the contest if I have time 😀 Sounds like fun. Ooh I am soo excited for Kind! Merry Christmas 🙂
I’d love to have you be a part of the contest! It’d be so much fun to have more entries. 🙂
Methinketh I just might join that contest, Kell. 😉 And that sounds like such a cool short story! 😀
Thanks, Jo! I hope you get the time! 😀 <3
I’d love to have you join, Jo! And thanks – I’m super excited about the short story!
Oooh, I love the contest idea!!! And will do my best to enter! Congratoulations on another story published and 1k! (I already signed up for the launch, I believe!)
Thanks, Abikaylee! (How I type your name now – Abi- backspace, backspace, Kaylee! 😛 )
You’re welcome! (Lol, that works for me! 😉 )
Awww, how fun, Kellyn! This is such a cool idea for all bloggers – thank you for your generosity! <3
Psst, BTW – you ARE smart! <3
Awww, thank you, Alli! 😀 I think it’ll be a fun challenge.
Thanks! 😛 Sometimes it doesn’t feel like it, though!
IT’S SO COOL YOU MADE IT TO 1K SUBSCRIBERS!!!
I’m entering the contest! This is so exciting!!! I signed up for the blog tour! And, yay!! KIND is coming out!!
It was hugely thanks to you, though, Parker! *applauds you*
Awesome! 😀 It’ll be great to have you a part of both of those things!
Aw, thanks! I was just trying to help! It wasn’t much.
Yeah, I’m excited!
The contest sounds fun! I’ll enter if I come up with a good idea. 😉
And I signed up to be part of the launch tour!
Awesome! Thank you so much! I hope you’re able to come up with something for the contest, but if not, don’t sweat it!
Congratulations on 1k!!!!! 👏
Thanks, Mary!
Ahh, congratulations, Kell!! 😀
Congrats on 1k! That’s a huge landmark!! 😀
Thanks, Liberty! I know! I’m super excited! And a little disappointed because now the next landmark is miles away … 😛
I’ve got a Christmas short story coming to my blog next Monday, I believe. What’s the deadline on the contest?
Congrats on the huge number of followers, Kellyn! That’s really exciting news. Your new book looks great too. Best wishes!
Nix that questions, please. Apparently, I’m still tired this morning, which is hampering my comprehension. Haha!
The deadline is December 30th! Though I may have to extend it; we’ll see. I just realized that setting it right through the Christmas season and only giving people two weeks may not have been a great idea. 😛
Thank you!
Yeh, we might need more time 😉
Congrats on Kind and on the 1k subscribers!! The story contest sounds super fun; I’d love to do it…I’ll just have to think of a story. 🙂
That IS the problem! 😛 I can’t see how anyone does anything and college at the same time, though, so I won’t be super disappointed if you aren’t able to! ‘Cause whoosh, you’ve got to be busy!
If I’ve already written/shared a short story that fits the criteria, can I submit it, or does it have to be a new piece? (I’ve made a few small edits since I last shared it, if that makes a difference.)
I’d prefer it to be pieces that have yet to be published on a blog/publicly. That way, it’s all about new stories. 🙂
Awesome. Thanks!
Huh. I did share my Civil War short story on a writing group I’m a part of, buuuut it was originally a flash fic and I’m revising it to extend the word count.
And the writing group was originally public, but now it’s private. So…maybe I should grab a different story that I haven’t shared online yet?
Up to you! Have fun writing. All those story options can be frustrating. 😛
I love the contest idea and would love to enter but idk if I’ve got time? If only your requirements had been *under 5 k* instead bc I have a Christmas short story of 3.5 k that I’ll be posting around Christmas. Humph. Since I’m on hiatus and super busy I don’t think I have time for the Reveries Co. blog tour unfortunately but ALL THE BEST TO YOU GUYS on that one ;D
Well, not everyone’s gonna have time for contests and that sort of thing around Christmas! 🙂 So no worries!
Hi, Kell! I don’t know if you remember me or not, but this is Elfella from NaNoWriMo. Congratulations on reaching 1,000 followers! That must be super exciting! 😀 Also, your new book sounds great!
Oh my GOODNESS!!!!! Of course I remember you! *tackle hugs ito* How are you!? How have things been???!!!
I’ve been pretty good! I started college recently; I’m getting old. XD How about you? It’s been so long since we’ve “seen” each other!
Oh, great! 😀 What’cha learnin’? 😉 I graduated from high school, though no college just because I’ve nothing to go there for. (I have a part-time job in real life and then a bunch of online businesses, etc.)
I’m currently majoring in English with a writing emphasis. It’s fun. 😄
Funny how we don’t consider online stuff “real life”… XD
Ooh, awesome! 😀 I’m glad!
LOL, yes, it is funny …
Congratulations, Kellyn, about… everything! I’m totally entering the contest. Those bookmarks are really cool 😉
It’ll be great to have you, Merie! I’m so glad! 😀
I saw Michaela Bush’s post about this and the title of hers caused my mind to immediately jump to my character Connor in one of his abusive foster homes…I think I’ll write about him escaping.
Aw, well, it’ll be fun to see you! 🙂
Now I’m starting to have second thoughts, ’cause there was that Civil War short story I was writing…*sigh*
TOO MANY IDEAS. WHY.
Just the push I needed to get my short story finished! 😀 AND I kept it under 2,000 words–yay!!! Coming your way soon! 😉
Haha, yes! Keeping it under the word count is hard.
I’m guessing entering the contest is before posting it, right?
I’m not sure what you mean.
I meant Am I supposed to send you the link to my story before I post it to my blog or is it the other way around?
Honestly I don’t even know what I was saying or what I’m saying now ’cause I’m still waking up…
Just send me the link after you get it published, basically.
Okie-dokie!
I just realized I haven’t congratulated you yet! So congrats on reaching 1K followers!
Thank you! 😀