I’m so pleased to share this, and you bet I’m saddling up!
For those of you who don’t know Sue Vincent, she’s one of those special bloggers in our community who inspires people all over the world with her beautiful posts and #writephoto prompts. Sue has tirelessly supported other bloggers and it shows. She now has 19,000 followers and counting.
Recently, Sue encountered a new and difficult challenge: lung cancer. To make matters worse, the Covid-19 pandemic not only poses a serious threat to someone with a severe respiratory illness but has resulted in the loss of human connection when it’s needed most.
Now it’s time for Sue to receive something back from the community she’s supported for a decade. Let’s come together with hearts full of joy.
Join us for the Sue Vincent Rodeo Classic at the Carrot Ranch!
One way to participate in the Classic is to visit the prompt image, “Hidden”, at the Carrot Ranch. The image and entry form is live today – Monday, February 1st, 2021.
Enter a flash or a poem by Friday, February 19th, 2021, and you could win either $100 or a copy of one of Sue’s books. The form will allow you to give a small donation for Sue and her family. There’s also a link on the contest page. The winning entries will be announced at the Carrot Ranch on March 22nd, 2021.
Please note that Carrot Ranch will not accept entries previously published (even if published on your own blog). So use the form and keep your entry a secret until after the rodeo.
If you’re not ready to rodeo, there’s also a “Parade.” Reblog one of Sue’s posts from any of her sites (Daily Echo or France and Vincent) with a comment about why you found it special. You can follow her blogs. Read one of her books, then leave reviews where you can.
Help us celebrate a blogging hero and very deserving person. Plus, it’s a ton of fun.
Saddle up, everyone! It’s time for a Carrot Ranch Rodeo like none before. The Sue Vincent Rodeo Classic begins today, and it’ll be a TUFF prompt to fit within 99 words.
See you at the Ranch, buckaroos!
Myths of the Mirror 
Wishing our WordPress friend Sue a full recovery!
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Thanks for the comment, Sean. This is tough time for her and her family. A little blog love is the least we can do for this lovely person. who given so much to our community. ❤ Might you write a little something??
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Let me mull over an idea this afternoon…
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At least I got you mulling. 😀
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While I am a bit technically challenged – I did enter the contest with both a poem and a flash fiction piece. I am happy to have also ordered two books by Sue and they have already arrived.
Cheers, Jules
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How wonderful! I was intimidated by the poem option. Lol. But I did enter two flash stories. I can’t wait to read all the entries when we’re free to post them. 🙂 Good luck!
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I have always been a poet first… the flash fiction for me came later 😉
Good luck to you too. I hope that all the entries get posted in one place.
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Special in her fans heart…never forget the great honour them
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Thanks for taking a look at the post. Sue is a sweetheart and I can’t wait to see what people come up with. Should be some wonderful stories. 🙂 Have a great week!
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OMG!
Sue has always been around. She is definitely a generous blogger.
I will participate in the Parade. Best wishes to Sue, and thank you to you!
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Thanks so much, Resa. That would be wonderful. I think Sue is enjoying all the attention during this tough time. She knows she’s loved and appreciated. You’re a sweetheart for joining in. ❤ ❤
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If she’s a VINCENT then she’ll recover and be GREAT to the fullest
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Well, let’s hope so! I love your enthusiasm, Vincent. Thanks so much for stopping by, and have an awesome day.
Just an FYI, I tried to return your visit and your link isn’t working. Let me know if you need help fixing it. 🙂
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I saddled up also, Diana. Great fun, and I’m going to send this Carrot Ranch link to some of my writing students and see if they want to play also. I always enjoy Sue’s posts and learn so much from her. She’s a strong, resilient, spiritual and amazing woman. I’m praying – so many of us are – that she gets better. ❤
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That’s a great idea to send the link to your students! 99 words isn’t a huge hurdle, and it’s fun writing practice. I’m so glad you’re playing, Pam. I can’t wait to read all the entries when they come out. And you’re right about Sue. A special person who deserves the love and prayers. ❤
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Oh, so sad to hear about Sue’s cancer 😦
Heading over to Carrot Ranch to check this out…
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It’s awful news, Jess. Hopefully all the attention will lift her spirits. I’m looking forward to reading all the submissions when this is over. It’ll be fun. I want to see you turn that prompt into something scary. Lol.
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No pressure eh?
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Awww. Thanks for sharing the post. I hope some of your followers are inspired to write or support this wonderful person in other ways. ❤ ❤
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Just bought four of Sue’s books and I’ll tweet about them a bit later. Wish I’d stepped outside my reading comfort zone sooner. I always thought I’d give Sue’s books a try but habit got in the way.
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Awww. She’ll be delighted, Andrea. What fun. Thanks so much for your gigantically giant heart. Huge hugs. ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤
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lol – Bah humbug! I’ve liked Sue’s blog for a long time, and I’ve loved her posts about Ani. This was just a small step long delayed. 🙂
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I’ve enjoyed Sue’s posts for a long time now but did not know the cause of her illness. Now that I do, I’m going to do something I should have done before – buy her books. All too often we think, “oh, that author writes well, but it’s not my genre of choice”. I’ve been guilty of that, but I’m going to remedy it right now.
Thank you, Diana, for providing this opportunity to help someone who really is a hero.
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She has so many different books too. I know you aren’t a huge fan of poetry, but OMG, her book Life Lines is gorgeous. And any of her “small dog” books are cute easy reads. Thanks so much for your lovely comment and for adding your support, Andrea. Perhaps you’ll jot a flash response as well??? Ha ha. Huge Hugs.
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Yes! I bought all three Ani books, and one called Mister Fox and the Green Man. It actually looks like a fun read. I am seriously kicking myself now, but at least there’s a big back list to work through!
lmao – we’ll see. 😉 Huge hugs back.
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I just got Mr. Fox too. My first ever graphic novel. 🙂
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Kind of exciting stepping out of our comfort zones, isn’t it? -grin-
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It is. And sometimes surprising as we find a genre or author we love.
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Yes! Apart from Sue’s lovely books, and yours, I’m discovering some rather interesting steampunk-ish stories. 🙂
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God’s blessings be with Sue and all will be well with her. Thank you so much for sharing her wonderful post.
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Thanks, Kamal. I appreciate the visit and I’m certain Sue is thankful for all the warm wishes. I hope you play along and add your talent to the fun. Have a lovely day, and Happy Writing.
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You are always welcome dear Diana and yes will definitely do so. Happy writing to you too.
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I love seeing all the support and love for Sue. I’m sending her healing love and light! Thank you for sharing, Diana!
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Thanks, Jan. I’m looking forward to reading all the stories come March. And I hope you play too. You make flash fiction look like a piece of cake. 🙂 Happy Writing!
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Reblogged this on Mary J. McCoy-Dressel ~ Contemporary Romance and commented:
Always happy to support a fellow author. Join in today for: The Sue Vincent Rodeo Classic. See all the details at The Carrot Ranch. Reblogging from Myths of the Mirror Blog. Thanks for sharing, Diana.
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Thanks for helping to spread the word! Hugs ❤
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Thank you for sharing, Diana. I’m hopping over to visit all of Sue’s blogs. I know you’ll have fun with the prompt.
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Thanks so much for joining in, Mary. Sue has lovely blogs. Enjoy yourself. And yep, my muse is busy at work. Ha ha. The prompt is beautiful and 99 words is doable. 🙂 Thanks for stopping by, my friend. ❤
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Thanks for sharing!! And awesome to hear that you’re playing. Ya-hoo! 😀
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Headed to the ranch now. Thanks, Diana 🙂
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Thanks for the visit, Harmony. I hope you decide to join in. It’ll be fun to read all the entries in March after decisions are made. This is a wonderful community and it’s nice to see everyone come together. Happy Writing.
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this is a very specula rodeo indeed
good thoughts for Sue
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I’m happy to share the rodeo. And, of course, I’m delighted to submit. The old brain is working on ideas. 🙂 Happy Writing!
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yeah i was not going to but wooo now try if i can make it before the deadline
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Go for it!
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Thank you so much for sharing this, Diana. It is such a wonderful thing for the community to be doing!
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So welcome, Sue. You’ve earned the love of this community, and it’s heartwarming to acknowledge that. I’ll be submitting something(s) for sure and can’t wait to read the results. 🙂 Hugs, my friend ❤
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Thank you, Diana, I love how this community pulls together 🙂
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It doesn’t surprise me. ❤ And I love being part of it.
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This definitely looks like fun. I’m sorry for Sue about the cancer. There’s nothing more frightening.
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The cancer is frightening and the treatment doesn’t sound much better, but Sue continues to share her wisdom and beautiful self with us. I haven’t seen you write much flash fiction, Jacqui. Are you thinking of giving the rodeo a try?
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This will be fun. I’m seeing it reblogged everywhere so there should be lots at the party. 🙂 I have a review next week for one of Sue’s books and will be partaking. ❤ Hugs to both xx
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Wonderful, Debby. I think it will be fun when we finally get to read all the entries. The prompt is beautiful. My muse is musing over it. 😀 Happy Writing!
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Looking forward to entries! ❤
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I’m sure Sue’s heart is filled with joy seeing the support for her around the world, Diana. I’ll also enter the flash fiction, share, blog, reblog, and donate. I love the beauty of the unity of the spirit in this community. Heading over to Charli’s site!
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I saw the post on your site too, Miriam. I have my muse busily coming up with ideas. 😀 I look forward to March when we can read all the entries. That’s going to be amazing. And yes, we have a wonderfully loving community here. ❤ Write away, my friend.
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I’ll look at the photo prompt later in the week. It would be thrilled to just see the number of participants in March. Enjoy your crews and the ship! ❤ 🙂
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Ha ha. Yeah. I’m having fun writing. This one is a stand-alone, so there isn’t the pressure. 😀
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Good to know, Diana. 🙂
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I’m sure Sue’s heart is filled to overflowing. This is a wonderful idea!
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I hope so too. She’s isolated physically, but we can fill her day with bloggy hugs and immense love. I can’t wait to read all the stories when this is done and we can post them. 🙂 Happy Writing!
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Reblogged this on Jacquie Biggar-USA Today Best-selling author and commented:
The Carrot Ranch celebrates a friend to many- Sue Vincent!
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Thanks so much for sharing the post, Jacquie! Ya-hoo! I hope you write for this. Your flash fiction is great and clearly it’s for a good cause. 🙂 Saddle up, my friend. ❤
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I applaud you for supporting this effort….read about it on another bloggers site and glad to see you supporting it. My heart goes out to Sue and her family and glad to see such support in the blogging community for her current situation!!
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Thanks for visiting, Kirt. I’ve followed Sue for years and written poems and stories based on her prompts including two books! That, plus her reflections on life and spirit are beautiful and often profound. This is the least I can do. Thanks for your kind comment. I hope you have a wonderfully creative week. 😀
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What a wonderful support Sue is getting! I am proud to be a part of it Diana. Wishing our dear friend good health and recovery.
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I can’t wait to read what you come up with, Balroop. I’m certain it will be beautiful. It is fun to announce the rodeo and support our friend. Thanks for stopping by! Hugs.
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Bravo Diana. I am also wracking my brains to think of something inspired for this picture prompt.
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We have a little time, Robbie, so I’m going to let things stew. 😀 I can’t wait until the decisions are made and we get to read all the stories and poems. Happy Writing!
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This is the 2nd time I’ve heard about Sue. So sad and what a wonderful contribution to make to her . I’ll saddle up and head over when I get a minute today. Diana. What a lovely person and so great to see such wonderful support in our community! 💖
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Thanks for stopping by, Cindy. You might visit Sue’s sites too. She’s prolific and a beautiful writer. I’m so honored to announce the rodeo and I’m looking forward to writing. 🙂 I hope you join in! ❤
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It’s my pleasure. I’m sure I will! She sounds amazing and so cool you get to announce it.
I could never compete with your writing but it sounds fun! Now if I can just figure out the pingbacks etc. I’m the worst with that! 💖
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Pingbacks are easy once you’ve done one. I’m not looking at this as a competition (too much pressure). It’s just fun… plus a creative way to support this lovely person. ❤
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I’m sure you’re right.
That’s a good thing I think as well!
Such a nice giving back to show how much she is cared for!! 💖
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I’ve seen this shared around on a few blogs and think it’s an awesome idea ins support of Sue. I’m headed over to Carrot Ranch.
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Thanks, Mae. I’ve got my muse busy working on an idea for this. It should be fun and I can’t wait to read the results when they’re eventually shared. Happy Writing!
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Thank you for sharing this information – it’s an important time to come together to support Sue.
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It’s been wonderful to see all of the support Sue is receiving. The blogging community is like no other. xo
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I agree, Jill. Sue has been a cornerstone of this blogging community. The prompt is beautiful and I have my thinking cap on. 🙂 Happy Writing, my friend. Hugs.
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I’m sorry to hear about Sue and her challenges, but heartened by all the support I’ve seen in our community.
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And she’s generously been sharing her journey, the hard and frustrating parts, as well as her reflections and insights, Brad. She’s such a beautiful writer. Thanks for stopping by. ❤ Be well.
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You’re welcome Diana. I’m due for a visit to her blog.
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Very sorry to learn about Sue Vincent’s lung cancer. Wishing her all the best.
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I do too, Laurie. Her reflective posts are beautiful and heartrending. Thanks for stopping by. Perhaps your try a bit of flash fiction?
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I will give it some serious thought!
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