#WhyIWrite Contest Winners!

Thanks to everyone who participated in the #WhyIWrite contest! I really enjoyed reading through your entries and being reminded of all the reasons why I like to write as well. 
Unfortunately, I could only choose 3 winners. And while I loved them all, these were the entries that stood out to me the most. 
However, if you didn't win (or enter), no worries! I will host a similar contest in February that you can participate in as well. =)
And the winners are . . .  Third Place:

Olivia! (Click here for her entry.)
Congratulations, Olivia! 
Please send me an email at christiswrite (at) gmail (dot) com so I can have your prize sent to you. =)
Second Place:

Naomi! (Click here for her entry.)
Congratulations, Naomi! I was intrigued by how you were able to explain the main reason you love to write in such few words, along with a powerful picture.
Please send me an email at christiswrite (at) gmail (dot) com so I can have your prize sent to you. =)

First Place:

Ashley! (Click here for her entry.)
Congratulations, Ashley! I was very enlightened by your unique perspective to write stories that uplift rather than discourage. And I completely agree: Although writers should write an accurate portrayal of life, that does not mean we should only focus on the negative--because by doing this, as you mentioned, we're acting as if the good things in life aren't noteworthy (and that they don't occur, which is far from the truth). Again, I really enjoyed reading this, so thank you for sharing it with us!
Please send me an email at christiswrite (at) gmail (dot) com so I can have your prize sent to you. =)

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For another chance to win PURPLE MOON, be sure to enter the Goodreads giveaway by clicking here. {Hurry, it ends at midnight!}

Thanks to everyone who participated! =)

{PS: Do you live on the Southeast? Mark your calendars for a free teen writing workshop on Sat., Feb. 7th hosted by Author Caroline George and me! Click here for more details.}