Ever since I got my hands on my first diary at age 8, I knew I wanted to be a writer.
Aside from the horrible spelling and questionable punctuation, every page of my chocolate smudged Snoopy diary was filled with drama, humor, sarcasm and, later on, teenage angst.
Sadly, I destroyed my first diary since the prying eyes of nosy older siblings proved too dangerous and, the little angel that I was, I wrote about them a lot.
Sibling teasing and blackmail were always on the menu du jour, and I wasn’t about to be served up as a tasty appetizer.
So imagine my delight…
when my story was chosen to be included in the humor anthology Not Your Mother’s Book On Being A Mom, created by co-authors and editors of the Chicken Soup For The Soul series. (Truly lovely people who obviously have excellent judgement.)
I remember receiving the golden ticket email that my story was chosen while we were on our way to dinner. I don’t think my feet touched the ground as I walked from the car to the restaurant.
I felt like Eliza Doolittle in My Fair Lady. Yes, I could have danced all night. I actually whispered a little cheers to myself every time I took a sip of my Pinot Grigio.
Yes I did.
Here is a snapshot of me when I got my hands on the first copy of the book. Just look at it. Do I look excited or what?! It’s a little blurry but it’s hard to get a good selfie when you’re jumping up and down.
As I was saying, I’m in this book. This hilarious book about the trials and tribulations moms go through and the boo-boo kisses we give along the way as we raise our children from birth to empty nest.
If you’re looking for a good laugh or just want to commiserate, look no further. You can find Not Your Mother’s Book On Being A Mom on Amazon and Barnes & Noble. Enjoy.
Disclosure: Authors not held responsible if you spit your drink during laughter.
Yae Linda! So excited for you. Congratulations!!
Thanks, Elaine! You were there from the very beginning 🙂
Thanks so much for the great post, Linda! I love your story and am happy you’re a part of this book!
Congrats! Well done! Well deserved! Hooray! Woo hoo!
So proud of you, Linda.
Thanks, Cathy!
Yours is a voice that should be heard. Bravo!!
Congratulations, there is nothing like getting published for the first time. Enjoy the ride!
How exciting! You will feel the earth shaking when I jump up and down after getting published in book form! Congratulations on your awesome accomplishment!
Congrats Linda on having your story chosen and on being published in an anthology! Can’t wait to read it!!
Estelle
Congratulations!
Congratulations on being published, Linda. That’s awesome and well deserved! Way to go!
That is such a big milestone!
Carol
http://www.carolcassara.com
Congratulations Linda you’re a great writer!
Exciting and thrilling! XO
Congratulations! I know the feeling to a quiver! When I held my first book, I cried. Then turned handsprings. Both were equally scary . . .
Sounds like a FANTASTIC BOOK Linda!!! Perfect for all moms everywhere! Congratulations and I will surely be buying it. 🙂
Congrats congrats, congrats. Writing like yours was made to be shared, I am sure it will be a huge hit.
How exciting for you! I know you must feel so validated. Good for you for making those childhood dreams a reality. Keep going!
P.S. There were prying eyes in my house too when I was a kid. So I buried my diary in the backyard. Trouble was, i never found it again. LOL.
Congratulations for your well deserved honor of being published. Woo hoo & bravo from Switzerland!
Excellent!! Congratulations!! 🙂
Super cool! (Love the image of taking a selfie while jumping up and down.) Congrats!
Linda, so exciting! Congrats to you. I am sure you wanted to “dance all night” 🙂 very awesome