We promised you a new contest that would turn your writer’s block into sawdust.

A tall order? Nah, not with a community like ours.

We present for your delight: Your Childhood is on the line

Before you were ten years old, something happened that shaped you into the grown mouseketeer you have become. Did you see mommy kissing Santa Clause? Did an uncle show you the scar he got in battle and tell you what it was like to kill a man? Did your father take you on a fishing trip and tell you you would someday rule the world? Did you find mommy crying at the kitchen table late one night when she thought she was all alone, and wonder why on earth she was crying? Did you fall in love with your teacher?

We want your stories. We want your passion, and we want your thoughts. And we want you to use your talents to convey your stories in the best possible language and cadence, for of the many things you may have become, a writer is one of them. We want you to inspire. We want you to make us feel what you felt, at that pivotal moment in your childhood.

Who better to inspire you to open the vaults of childhood and take a peek inside than the mouse himself? The winner gets this fully functional phone from 1980. Mickey’s arm has been in that position for thirty years. You might say it atrophied at the elbow. Hmnnn… at trophy. THE MICKEY MOUSE IS WHERE IT’S AT TROPHY! Its yours, and two rolls of quarters and a roll of nickels for the pay phone if you come up with the best story. That’s 25 bucks for the pay phone! ( I know, you think I’m Goofey)

Go ahead. Make the call.

The rules:

1. Maximum of 650 words per entry – and no more than two entries per person.

2. All entries to be received by midnight, November 21st – California time.

3. Entries to be sent to info@awordwithyoupress.com

4. There can only be one winner, although bribes of chocolate, beer and cash – though unsuccessful – will nevertheless be appreciated at headquarters.

5. Each page must have the author’s name and email address, and the title of the story. Send as a word doc attachment.

6. By submitting your story, you are giving us the right (and privilege) to post your story on the blog. All rights revert to the author after initial on-line publication.

That’s it people – start moving that mouse!

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Click on the link above and go to the contest official site