It’s the most wonderful time of the year…time for one of Susanna Leonard Hill’s fabulous holiday writing contests. I’m so excited to be participating. If you want to participate too, check out the contest rules, or just stop on over to read all the fantastic entries. You can get there by clicking here.
The rules this year are simple: Write a children’s holiday story (children here defined as approximately age 12 and under) using the basic format/concept of The Twelve Days Of Christmas! Your story may be poetry or prose, silly or serious or sweet, religious or not, based on Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa or whatever you celebrate, but is not to exceed 300 words.
Just a quick background on my characters for this story, my son and his Grandmother have a special relationship, and when he was little he questioned what she did at night after he went to bed. She made up a story that while he was sleeping, she was busy saving the world. He nicknamed her Wonder Weasel, and the rest is history. Since Wonder Weasel needed an archenemy, The Evil Dr. Gerbil was invented. I love these characters so much, they have been a big part of my son’s childhood. I thought this would be a fun contest to enter them in.
I hope you enjoy my entry (299 words). Merry Christmas, and Happy Holiday’s to you all!
Fox Breaking News: 1st day of Christmas
After being sentenced to a life of spinning for crimes committed against the animal kingdom, The Evil Dr. Gerbil managed to escape from his prison wheel today. Traces of pear were found at the scene, leading investigators to believe The Evil Dr. Gerbil’s on-again, off-again girlfriend Patty Partridge might have been involved.
Story at 11…
Fox Breaking News: 5th day of Christmas
At a press conference today Inspector Wallaby announced that the 5 Golden Ring Avian Gang comprised of 4 Calling Birds, 3 French Hens, and 2 Turtle doves sang fowl, giving up crucial information about Dr. Gerbil’s escape. They’ve had it out for Dr. Gerbil ever since the catastrophic avian flu vaccine incident.
Update at 11…
Fox Breaking News: 7th day of Christmas
While The Evil Dr. Gerbil remains at large, pressure in the Avian community persists. 6 Geese a laying believe they spotted Dr. Gerbil at the 7 Swans a Swimming indoor pool.
News at 11…
Fox Breaking News: 12th day of Christmas
It’s been 12 days since The Evil Dr. Gerbil’s escape from prison. Police are no closer to his whereabouts. Inspector Wallaby received numerous, revengeful tips from the community. Dr. Gerbil’s history includes: stealing 100 gallons of whole milk from the 8 Maids a Milking organic dairy farm, failing to pay 9 Ladies Dance studio for 40 hours of tango lessons, and leaving 10 Lords a Leaping hopping mad after he swindled them out their inheritance.
Once caught, Dr. Gerbil will be placed in solitary confinement, and subjected to the 11 pipers piping/12 drummers drumming prison band.
Fox News Update:
After an embarrassing 12-day failure to capture The Evil Dr. Gerbil, Inspector Wallaby has called on Dr. Gerbil’s archenemy Wonder Weasel to assist in the investigation.
Stay tuned…
Thanks for stopping by. Merry Christmas to All!!
So much fun! Loved it. Great characters and action. I want to follow their continued adventures.
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Thanks David! I can’t wait to keep writing those adventures.
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Riotously funny. Not sure who is more twisted, Evil Dr. Gerbil or the author? Good luck with this one.
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Maria I’m not sure who is more twisted either! Thanks for stopping by.
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You hooked me with this story. Well done!
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Thanks Lindsay, I love these characters, and the 12 days of Christmas just made for a fun story.
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What fun, Jean! I loved all of your fabulous characters…and I can’t wait for the next installment. 😉 So glad you joined in Susanna’s Holiday Contest fun.
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You know I’m a big fan of Susanna’s contests. This one was especially fun to write. Thanks for you wonderful comments and support!
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Ah! Evil Dr. Gerbil MUST be caught! Go, go, Wonder Weasel!
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Yes he must…if anyone can get him, I’m sure it will be Wonder Weasel! Thanks for stopping by Jennifer.
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Wow, this is so creative. Love it! Can’t wait to see the sequel.
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Thanks so much Linda!
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This is fantastically clever and funny. I’m hooked — loved it!
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I’m so happy you liked it Gabi. Thanks for stopping by!
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Oh, how fun and clever! I hope Wonder Weasel can get some information out of Patty Partridge!
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I hope so too, but that Patty Partridge is pretty clever, Wonder Weasel will have his work cut out for him. Thanks for stopping by Amanda and Happy Holidays to you and your family.
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Oh, Jean! SUCH fun! And so clever 🙂 And really, how could anyone not love a story with “The Evil Dr. Gerbil” in the title?! It’s all terrific, but I think my favorite part may be the punishment – subjected to solitary confinement having to listen the the Pipers/Drummers band 🙂 Great job! Thanks for joining in the fun, and Happy Holidays!
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Thanks Susanna I just love your contests, and yes, I love The Evil Dr. Gerbil. I had a blast writing this piece! Hopefully Wonder Weasel will solve the case, and return The Evil Dr. Gerbil back to his spinning wheel where he belongs. Happy Holidays to you and your family, and again thank you for all your hard work!
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