What's Up The Street For Next Week?

Have you seen it? It's here, it's finally here! And I hope you brought your party horns and dancing shoes because The Ally has officially reached 200 followers!!! Any reason to celebrate right? And I say this a pretty good reason if I do say so myself. We have giveaways and a giveaway winner, so stick around.

We have been blessed, wouldn't you say? I can't write a celebratory post without reflecting on how far we have come and how blessed we are. In just a few short months the Alley has welcomed 201 other people that are just as hungry for writing knowledge (or win a good book, but hey, we won't be segregating here). We started out with five crazy ladies that had a message to share with the world and now our number has doubled to ten, who share the same faith and passion for the written word.

Now wouldn't you agree that we are all blessed? I can say nothing else.

So take a hat, blow a horn and tap your shoes to the beat of music you prefer. There is plenty to go around. Balloons and streamers and smiling faces, the Alley is festooned to the gunnel's and we are so excited to have you here. Thanks for making this a grand journey! May it not end here! :-)

Monday: Angie is your host today, sharing how to beat writer's block, garner inspiration and move fast the doldrums of painstacking writing fears.

Tuesday: Julia welcomes a guest to the Alley in Chris Fabry! Chris will enlighten and move us with his words on inspiration on what makes a writer.

Wednesday: Rejection Stinks...or Does it?? Sarah will explore this concept with her post today.

Thursday: Wendy talks about putting a belt around that sagging middle. No, not that sagging middle, the sagging middle of your story.

Friday: Secondary Characters, Friends/ Family and Sidekicks are the subject of Cindy's post on portraying great backup actors in your story.

Now I promised giveaways right?? Well here they are! Be sure and enter below in the comment section and tell us which one you would like to be entered for. Thanks for making the Alley such a great place to be! :-)

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On Monday, Mary hosts award winning author, Lori Scott with a giveaway of one of her books on God Loves Kids

Casey's party starts TOMORROW! So when you leave the fun here, be sure and head over to her blog for the chance over a dozen prizes! And she is sure there is more, but she hasn't counted lately!

Also, check out Casey's sidebar for other contests that are going on at the moment.

On Operation Encourage an Author, stop by to say hello to Heartsong author, Darlene Franklin. A book is being given away too!

And the winner of Cindy Woodsmall's book from last week's giveaway is.... Amber!!!

Be sure and leave a comment to be entered in today's PARTY!  We love to celebrate here on the Alley, so bring a party platter, grab a cupcake and let the fun begin! :-)