Hey everybody! So I’ve decided to throw my very first blog contest. I’m giving away a signed copy of Tell the Wolves I’m Home by Carol Rifka Brunt.

Here are the rules. Just fill in the blank for this statement in the comments section below: “One problem only kids from my generation would understand is…”

Any response will do. It doesn’t have to be funny or witty, just something that reminds you of your childhood. I don’t even care if it’s your original thought. Go ahead and Google “Problems only 80′s kids would understand.” Doesn’t matter to me! And if you really, truly just can’t think of anything, just leave any comment. Even a, “Hi Nicole!” will work.

I’ll start. One problem only kids from my generation would understand is…having to buy the tape and read the insert before you can figure out the lyrics to your favorite song. You can just Google it now!

So leave a comment (must be on this blog page, not on Facebook or Twitter) and you’re entered! And if you share this post on Facebook or Twitter, I will be ever so grateful that I’ll throw your name in the hat twice. (Actually, I’m going to count up all the entries and use a random number generator. That’s another thing today’s kids will never have to do. Throw names in a hat!) Make sure to tag me (FB) or mention me (Twitter) when you share so I know it was you.

You are welcome to comment as many times as you like, but each person can only have two entries in the contest (1 comment, 1 share).

If you live outside the US, you are welcome to enter the contest, but your prize will be an Amazon gift card instead of the book.

The contest is open for one week, until 11:59 PM EDT on Monday, Sept. 23.

Good luck!