In time for Mother's Day,
2002, Publishamerica invited its authors to submit essays about their
mothers, and specifically, what those special ladies did to encourage
their children to write. They created an anthology called Mothers
of Writers, Volume I and II. I'm proud to say my essay about
my mom was included on page 42 of Volume II! I hope you enjoy my
essay about one of the most important people in my life, entitled My
Biggest Fan.
ISBN: 1-59129-426-6
Alert -- A Journal of Friendship
In my college days, I met a group of very special people. We hung out together, studied together, ate, partied and laughed together. And when we graduated, we all tried to stay in touch. Nine people keeping in touch over the years, especially when we all settled in different states practically, became very tough. Until one member of our group came up with a great idea. He suggested that we name one person as editor, a position that rotates every year, and we create our own newsletter. We each write an essay every quarter or so, describing an event, a challenge or just something that had been heavy on our minds, and submit it to the editor by a set deadline. Then the editor would combine the entries and send it out to everyone. The journal was never intended to replace individual communications between friends, but to enhance it.
I always looked forward to the arrival of each issue of Alert. Come to think of it, I haven't seen one in a while. Maybe it's my turn to be editor.
Hope you enjoy some of my Alert submissions.
Our Move to Normal Was Anything But Normal
And now, for a beautiful essay, not written by me, but about me, by my wonderful niece, Brianna, entitled, My Hero. Thanks, Brianna!
Trip Reports
Reports from various writer's conferences I attend in my ongoing endeavors to improve my skills:
Trip to see An Evening With Harry, Carrie and Garp, 8/2006 -- New York City!
RWA National Conference, 7/2006 -- Atlanta, GA
Spring Fling Conference, 4/2006 -- Chicago, IL
RWA National Conference, 7/2005 -- Reno, NV
Autumn Author's Affair, 10/2004 -- Lisle, IL
Heart and Scroll Writer's Retreat, 6/2004 -- Normal, IL
Publishamerica Author's Convention, 2/2004 -- Frederick, MD
RWA National Conference, 7/2003 -- New York City
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