Greetings, all! I hope the FanLib moms all had a lovely weekend and got in some writing and/or reading time. I did a little of both, so I’m good. I also dedicated this week’s carousel to the joys of motherhood — from naming the baby to watching them grow.

On the contest front, Speed Racer’s first round comes to a halt tomorrow at 3 pm, so put the pedal to the metal and finish that submission in time! Finalists will be announced on Friday, and then we need you to help us choose the winner.

For those of you (like me) not gifted in the area of drawing, check out DGTrekker’s Drawing Classes on the FanLib Forum. The step-by-step instructions will have you dashing to the art store for new pencils before long (or at least a new eraser!).

If you’re looking to sharpen your writing skills instead of your pencil, stop by our Critique Group for an in-depth look at what makes your stories tick. To have your story critiqued by the group, simply join in and leave your thoughts on the current story. It’s a hands-on process, so you only get as good as you give.

Now all we need is a tutorial on making fannish videos. Any takers? Get it going, and we’ll be there!