This story is one of the June Writing Challenge entries that was chosen to be a featured story. The emerald flicker caught my eye, and …
Spontaneous Adventuring by Maya Reber
This story is one of the June Writing Challenge entries that was chosen to be a featured story. He pulled the old map from the …
April Writing Challenge: Honorable Mentions — Alicia Arellano, Gwen Boiselle, Lillie Busch, and Paula Becka
These entries from April’s challenge were selected as Honorable Mentions. Those who completed this challenge are now encouraged to share their stories in the comments …
May Writing Challenge
Welcome, Germies, to this month’s writing challenge! This challenge will begin today and will end May 31st. However, you are welcome to come back anytime to complete …
March Writing Challenge: Honorable Mentions — Alicia Arellano, Marissa Arellano, and Akshi Ranka
These entries from March’s challenge were selected as Honorable Mentions. Those who completed this challenge are now encouraged to share their stories in the comments …
April Writing Challenge
Welcome, Germies, to this month’s writing challenge! This challenge will begin today and will end April 30th. However, you are welcome to come back anytime to complete …
Lessons Learned from 24 Hours Without Complaining
Not too long ago, I came across this post (via SwissMiss) in which the author challenges her readers to stop complaining for just one day. I don’t …
The Winners Have Been Announced for the 2015 *Book Shimmy* Awards!
Epic Reads has revealed the winners for the 2015 *Book Shimmy* Awards, celebrating the best in YA literature. A special congratulations to Germ’s founder, Jennifer Niven! All the Bright Places won in …
January Writing Challenge
Welcome, Germies, to this month’s writing challenge! This challenge will begin today and will end January 31st. However, you are welcome to come back anytime to complete …