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Roller Sk8ing Friends (#50PreciousWords 2025)
Happy Sunday! And not just any Sunday, it's the day to post entries for Vivian Kirkfield's #50PreciousWords contest. Last year I was...
Stephanie Maksymiw
Mar 21 min read
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Hedgehog’s Halloween Treat (Fall Writing Frenzy 2024)
It's been a while since I've posted a contest story. I may have missed one or two. Things have been busy with writing drafts, attending...
Stephanie Maksymiw
Oct 1, 20242 min read
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The Missing Hour
Happy April Fool's Day! But it's not a joke, it's the Spring Fling Kidlit Contest! Last year my Spring (Hairball) Cleaning story received...
Stephanie Maksymiw
Apr 1, 20241 min read
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Two Penguin Dads: The True Story of Elmer and Lima (and Baby Bruno)
It's time for one of my favorite writing contests, Vivian Kirkfield's #50PreciousWords contest. It's a fun challenge to write a kid...
Stephanie Maksymiw
Mar 2, 20241 min read
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Hush Little Werepup (Halloweensie 2023)
It's almost Halloween, which means it's time for the lucky 13th annual Halloweensie contest hosted by Susanna Leonard Hill. The story...
Stephanie Maksymiw
Oct 29, 20231 min read
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The Wrong Way? (Fall Writing Frenzy 2023)
The story below is my submission for this year's Fall Writing Frenzy contest,. The contest was created by Kaitlyn Sanchez with guest...
Stephanie Maksymiw
Oct 1, 20231 min read
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Party Inspector (KidLit Vibes entry)
It's my second year entering the KidLit Vibes contest hosted by the Frenzy Friends. I'll share my vibe word at the end of the story....
Stephanie Maksymiw
May 13, 20231 min read
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Spring (Hairball) Cleaning
Spring is in the air! And that means it's time for the Spring Fling Kidlit Contest hosted by Ciara O'Neal and Kaitlyn Leann Sanchez. The...
Stephanie Maksymiw
Apr 1, 20231 min read
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Teddy's Mall Trip (50 Precious Words 2023)
Last week I wrote this haiku as I desperately tried to come up with a story for Vivian Kirkfield's #50PreciousWords contest. A blank...
Stephanie Maksymiw
Mar 3, 20231 min read
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Halloween Haul (Halloweensie 2022)
Wow, it's been 6 months since I've posted a writing contest entry. Been taking this time to focus on other things, so I'm excited that I...
Stephanie Maksymiw
Oct 29, 20221 min read
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Talent Show Slip-up (KidLit Vibes entry)
It's time for another kidlit contest entry. This one is for KidLit Vibes hosted by the FRENZY FRIENDS. To participate you spin the Wheel...
Stephanie Maksymiw
Jun 11, 20221 min read
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The Bee Who Cried Flower
Today is April Fool's Day and an exciting day for the kidlit community. Not only is it CookiePitch day, it's also the time for...
Stephanie Maksymiw
Apr 1, 20221 min read
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Blog Beginnings
I never thought I needed a blog...and then I became involved in the kidlit community. I've made so many wonderful connections and thought...
Stephanie Maksymiw
Mar 22, 20221 min read
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