To my fellow writers, Spring is the time for many things – usually tie-ins to the subject of the letter being written even if it doesn't actually apply to spring– including writing. As we head into the month of May, I am opening up a writing contest to all of my pen-lovers out there and we're going to call it... Once Upon An Enchanted Time. With all this fairytale hype out there, why shouldn't everyone be in on it so here is your chance to be just like everyone else. Write a short story (any length) based on your favourite fairytale and send it to me at dancing_baby_13hotmail(dot)com from May 1st to May 31st 2012 and the best story will win. What will you win, you ask? Well we have a brand new copy of "Enchanted" by Althea Kontis for you along with bits and bobs that I pick up throughout the month. This contest is open internationally but if you live outside of Canada or U.S.A. you must be willing to pay for shipping via . Please e-mail your short story as a Word (or equivalent) attachment along with your Name and preferred E-mail along with the fairytale your story is based on. I wish everyone luck and enjoy this month of spring and writing. Sincerely, Your friendly neighborhood Vicki