"There are so many different ways lives work out, so many stories, and every one of them is precious: full of joy and heartbreak, and a fair amount of situation comedy." -Sean Stewart, Perfect Circle, 2004

Everyone goes through hard times in their lives; I want to hear about yours. Write a poem, a short story, a rant, and essay; you can even draw a picture or a comic if that suits you better.

Every single entry will be a winner. If you enter, I'll draw you a picture (more of a doodle, really, I'm pressed for time these days) to do with your own personal story. It might be a scene, or my reaction, or something else inspired by your work.

I've had more than enough of my own share of heartbreak, and I've found it really does help to write about it, draw about it, use it for inspiration and to make something new and beautiful.

TO ALL WHO ENTERED/PLAN ON ENTERING: Your sketching will be a long time in coming. I am so swamped with schoolwork and requests right now... But please don't fret, you will get your picture eventually. Even if it takes me like a year. *faints*