Cold Calls – Publication Story, Part 4
Imagine showing up for a job interview without knowing the company you're interviewing with. No opportunity to review the products they manufacture or the services they provide. No time to learn the CEO's name and hobbies, just the hope they need someone with your...
A Little Corner of Heaven – Publication Story, Part 3
The scariest part of the ACFW Writer's Conference was stepping over the homeless people. No, they weren't attendees - I don't think - but they lay between my hotel and the expensive conference hotel like speed bumps on the sidewalk. The two hotels looked so close on...
In Over My Head – Publication Story, Part 2
"You did what?" "I bought you a ticket for that writing conference you've been talking about." "Why? If I wanted to go I would've.... ummm.... probably only talked about it." I did want to go, and sweet husband knew I'd never spend that kind of money on my own. I've...
My Embarrassing Secret, Publication Story, Part 1
Phone rings. “Hello?” “Hey, what are you doing?” I look at the laptop burning a grid into my legs. I’m on page 157. Is it time to tell people? No, not yet. “Just goofing off.” Sure, I wanted to be an author. And my daughter wanted to be a princess and my son planned...