#FallWritingFrenzy It’s that time again, for one of my favorite contests. Choose a picture and get creative! I love reading the different stories that come from one picture, and all in less than 200 words! The inspiration and talent is amazing. Thank you to @KaitlynLeann17and @LydiaLukidis for hosting this. I stared at each picture forContinue reading “CEMETERY SLEEPOVER”
Author Archives: Krista Legge
First Book Article
It was so cool to see my family and me featured in our local magazine. Coming home and seeing my whole family’s smiling faces on the cover was awesome. I enjoyed the whole experience, from sharing my story to having friends and neighbors talking about the article. THE COMFY SPOT was even ‘”sold out” andContinue reading “First Book Article”
The Unbloomed
#SpringFlingkidlit Contest 2021 By Krista Legge (WC 146) Spring births a fresh bloom, Flowers erupt from the earth, Lush and vibrant colors unravel. One sorrowful bud droops, unopened. The bloomed flowers sway in judgement. “What’s wrong with him?” “He doesn’t belong here!” “He is ruining our garden!” A little girl noticing the garden, skips overContinue reading “The Unbloomed”
#50Preciouswords – FIRE HYDRANT
So excited! With bright red paint Shiny and new. Placed in the perfect spot, To help any home around. When there’s a fire, When I hear sirens, I am ready. I stand up tall, waiting. What a cute dog… What… EWWWWW, GROSS!!! I’m not on fire! I’m the Fire Hydrant!
Valentine Thank you
By Krista Legge (WC 202) Ms. Samson let the class know, “I’m so sorry but with everything going on this year, we can’t exchange valentines.” Addie was devastated. How was she going to thank her class for everything they’ve done? An outsider from a special class, pushing into another’s, always feeling like a visitor. ButContinue reading “Valentine Thank you”
Smile or Not
By Krista Legge (WC 102) Beep Beep Beep! Roll out of bed and look at the calendar. Stomach knotted and heart pounding Today is the day! Healthy breakfast, Ugh, too nervous to eat. Teeth brushed and hair styled, Perfect outfit set. Check my folder, Valentine ready. PackContinue reading “Smile or Not”
12 Days 4 Writers: Day 11
Writing Prompt: Write about someone whose life changes after opening a fortune cookie and reading the fortune inside. THE POWER OF THE FORTUNE COOKIE By Krista Legge Keira found excitement in everything. She saw a video about Sky Brown and she HAD to skateboard! After watching The Karate Kid, she HAD to take karate! SheContinue reading “12 Days 4 Writers: Day 11”
12 Days of Christmas Day 3: Successes
As part of the 12 Days of Christmas, I am challenged to reflect on my writing successes this year. I was surprised at the amount of successes that have come out of such a challenging year! -created a website and blog – wrote 15 new PB manuscripts, some polished, some still in revisions, some beginningContinue reading “12 Days of Christmas Day 3: Successes”
Callie Saves the Candy Canes – Susanna Hill Holiday Contest Entry
This holiday story was created and being entered into Susanna Hill’s Holiday Contest. Task: Write a children’s holiday story about a holiday helper in under 250 words. Callie Saves the Candy Canes (WC 246) By Krista Legge The man pulled candy canes out of a bag. Callie, being one of the candy canes. “Penny! Patrick!Continue reading “Callie Saves the Candy Canes – Susanna Hill Holiday Contest Entry”
Mystery Nest Decorating – Susanna Hill Holiday Contest Entry
Today’s holiday story was created and being entered into Susanna Hill’s Holiday Contest. Task: Write a children’s holiday story about a holiday helper in under 250 words. Mystery Nest Decorating (WC 250) By Krista Legge It’s that time again, nest decorating for Christmas. All the birds ready to find embellishments for their nests. Blue, alone,Continue reading “Mystery Nest Decorating – Susanna Hill Holiday Contest Entry”
