Author Archives: Ashley Chalmers

julie hedlund and the anti-resolution revolution

Children’s author Julie Hedlund, challenged participants of her 12 Days of Christmas for Writers series to post SUCCESSES (rather than resolutions) on our blogs this year. She believes the way New Year’s resolutions are traditionally made come from a place of negativity – what DIDN’T get done or achieved in the previous year.  Instead, she suggestsContinue reading “julie hedlund and the anti-resolution revolution”

halloweensie // got ya

I had no idea when I entered the Fall Writing Frenzy that autumn kicks off a ton of creative writing competitions. This entry is for Susanna Hill’s Halloweensie contest, and you can read more here. If you’re interested in entering, it closes on Saturday! Got Ya 98 words “GOT YA,” Ian shrieked. “Your real faceContinue reading “halloweensie // got ya”