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PUBLISHED! (and a giveaway!)

March 26, 2013 by Christine

As far back as my memory serves me, I have loved writing.
I was a total bookworm growing up and always had my nose between the pages of a book.

I had journals and diaries.
I would staple stacks of paper together to write stories in and (very badly) illustrate them.
Eight years ago while we were in  the process of getting Cuyler diagnosed, I started blogging and utilized it as an outlet for my fear, anger, confusion, sadness and joy.
I had no idea writing that blog would bring so many amazing people into my life.
I loved writing it because I wrote about what I knew. My life. My family. There were no expectations regarding the content.
When I was approached by UrbanMoms to blog for the them my immediate reaction was
“No way. Nobody is interested in my life.”
and then “Besides…I’m not that good of a writer anyway.”
Sean was the force behind me saying yes. He convinced me that I should.
After speaking with Jen, I knew I wanted to be a part of UrbanMoms.

Prior to UrbanMoms, the only thing I ever wrote that I was exceptionally proud of was a story for young children that made it through a round or two at an editors desk. It never went any further than that.
Somehow I lost the hard copy on my computer and it’s gone forever. It still makes me sad.
It was really good.

As much as I am critical of my own writing and I very often wonder if it’s good enough I have always hoped that one day I would be published.
Every time I click the “publish” button on this blog I feel a little bit of pride. Pride that people want to read what I write and enjoy reading what I write.

Last year I received in my inbox a call to submit a story for the next Chicken Soup For The Soul book. This one is about raising kids on the autism spectrum.
I submitted a story that I thought was fitting. I told nobody and then I forgot about it.
Until I received an email in January informing me that my story had made the final selection round. I was cautiously excited and still told nobody. Not even Sean.
I had some paperwork to fill out and send back and then waited once again. This time I didn’t forget about it. It was all I could think about.
Published? Me?
Published? In a world renowned book series?
Me?

Yes! Me.

I received the email on January 29 informing me that my story had been selected to appear in Chicken Soup For The Soul: Raising Kids on the Spectrum.
It felt like a dream come true.

My submission is a story that I am proud of and a story that has a heartwarming message behind it.

I get paid for the submission and I get 10 free copies of the book, plus the option to purchases cases of the book for half price.
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I am donating a copy of the book to our local library and want to share these inspirational stories with you as well.
Leave a comment telling me a dream that you have or a dream that has come true for you and you could win a copy of this book!

(If you wish to purchase a copy of the book, it will be available on April 2, 2013 which also happens to be World Autism Day)

Contest closes April 2, 2013. 
 
Click here for Contest Rules and Regulations
 
UrbanMoms.ca members are eligible to win so don’t forget to sign-in.  Not a member yet?
 
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Filed Under: Autism Tagged With: autism, blogging, Chicken Soup for the Soul, Chicken Soup for the Soul: Raising Kids on the Spectrum, dream come true, published, writing

Comments

  1. gretchen says

    April 2, 2013 at 2:05 pm

    My dream is to meet all of my online-autism-mom-friends (and their kids) in real life. You are all more “real” to me than many of the people who live on my street.

  2. Jaime Matthews says

    April 2, 2013 at 11:20 am

    My dream is to hear my nephew tell me he loves me….. 11 years, and I’m still praying like crazy!!!

  3. KimmyZ says

    April 2, 2013 at 9:37 am

    congratulations my friend. well earned.

  4. Jennifer says

    April 2, 2013 at 9:22 am

    Congratulations Christine. This is an amazing achievement!

  5. Sara says

    April 2, 2013 at 9:00 am

    My dream is to become a hockey star… ha ha ha. Obviously not going to happen at age 38 after 3 kids, but I enjoy playing house league hockey and learning new skills everytime I go to hockey school!
    Now that I look at the other comments, my dream seems a little shallow! I also dream of a happy, healthy life for my babies!!

  6. Tara says

    April 2, 2013 at 12:57 am

    My dream is to see my children overcome the challenges they are faced with and to succeed in life. Oh and to go to Disney with them as I have never been!!

  7. Molly says

    March 30, 2013 at 2:12 pm

    Christine,
    I’ve been following your blog for ages (we “met” back in the BabyCenter days). I’m not at all surprised that you are now “officially” published, but I am thrilled!
    Congratulations and keep writing. You have a lovely writing voice and important things to convey!

  8. tobyhir says

    March 29, 2013 at 4:25 pm

    On a light note, is to hike the trail at Diamond Head! 🙂

  9. ek03yr says

    March 28, 2013 at 10:38 pm

    My dream is to be able to plan my work around my life, as opposed to my life around my work. I have a cousin with autism and would give it to his parents to read.

  10. Elaine R says

    March 28, 2013 at 10:30 pm

    My dream is to travel to Scotland one day.

  11. daland says

    March 28, 2013 at 10:25 pm

    My dream is to see my son-also on the spectrum-live a happy life with meaning and for him to always have people in his life who will love him and appreciate his strengths.

  12. Shelly says

    March 28, 2013 at 10:59 am

    Congratulations on getting your story in the book!
    My dream is to go on a vacation with my family of 5 and not have to worry about the cost of food, drinks, hotels etc.

  13. linda paley says

    March 28, 2013 at 10:08 am

    Congrats – Love “Chicken Soup for the Soul” books!

  14. Kelly says

    March 28, 2013 at 12:43 am

    Of course, this is your journey. You are amazing and gifted at many things. AND, the validation of a published piece really doesn’t hurt 🙂 Let’s see where it goes from here…
    Much Love -K

  15. Nancy says

    March 27, 2013 at 11:44 am

    Christine
    This is just AMAZING!!! I am so happy for you. What an achievement. Congratulations xoxoxo

  16. Jen says

    March 27, 2013 at 10:26 am

    Amazing! Congratulations, Christine!

  17. Leslie says

    March 27, 2013 at 10:17 am

    Congratulations Christine!!, Job well done!!

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