Alrighty then! I'm still here and baby boy is still camping out in Mom's comfy condo...gorging out on all the chips and salsa that I'm still consuming on a daily basis! So, no new baby news YET!
However, I have a new project that has just been given the GREEN LIGHT!
Being inspired by my 3rd (and FINAL) pregnancy...I've come up with a new book project that will be produced this year. I've been commissioned by a non-fiction publisher to write a book of real life birth stories. Have one you'd like to share? Get your story published in my book!
Here are the details:
For those of you who don't know, I was once upon a time a Certified Childbirth Educator (educated at Wake Forest University School of Medicine). So, I have both personal and professional experience in the field.
So, now I'm looking for stories to fill the pages of my first non-fiction project. Here's the deal:
1. Stories must be 10,000 words or less;
2. You can submit more than one story;
3. If your story is chosen for the book, you'll receive a flat rate compensation from the publisher (amount to be determined) but no royalties;
4. You may choose to use a pen name or pseudonym for your story if you don't want your "personal" details published;
5. All types of birth stories are welcome including c-sections, multiple births, etc...;
6. Deadline for birth story submissions is February 26, 2010 ;
7. The publisher is looking for real birth stories (non-fiction) so please keep that in mind although...the fact that some of you are fiction writers will definitely make your stories highly entertaining. ..I'm sure; and
8. Please submit your story directly to me with your real name, pen name (or name that you want to use on the story), contact e-mail address, final word count in the body of the e-mail (subject line: Birth Story Submission) and your story attached as a Word.doc. You will be contacted if your story is chosen and further details will follow. Stories submitted to me via e-mail at kerribookwriter(at)yahoo.com.
Feel free to spread the word! You can ask questions here on the blog or e-mail me privately at kerribookwriter (at) yahoo.com. Either way, I'll respond as soon as I can.
Can't wait to read your stories!
I'll be back with an update after my big "D" day! xoxo
3 comments:
That sounds very exciting! I'll see if I can find time to scribble something to submit. I love sharing my birth stories. I love reading them too, so this will definitely be on my "to buy" list.
Mine will then be placed on condom boxes as a dire warning to practice safe sex. One 9.10 lb baby and one 10.12 lb!
Great idea! Mine is one of those stories you don't tell new mothers - 35 hours long and lots of awfulness. I have to ask my husband for details because I've blocked the worst parts out ;-) Only way to get baby #2!!
How are you feeling chiquita? Seven days and counting!!
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