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I am a retired English teacher and department head, the mother of three grand mother of four, and have been married to the same man for 52 years. I subscribe to Dr. PM Forni's concept of Civility. I was born in South Philadelphia and grew up in the 'burbs. I love soft pretzels and cheesesteaks, the Phillies, the Eagles, and San Diego. I love being Mom, Aunt Kathy, Nona Kathy, and Teacher. I spend a lot of time in my gardens in the spring and summer, and in the winter I plan what I'm going to plant. I also am an avid reader and photographer.

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Monday, June 21, 2010

A Milestone For Me

Just a short post to confess that today, for the first time ever, I submitted two pieces of my fiction to a publisher.  I have no delusions about book tours or signings happening any time soon. :)  I'm just excited I've finally done this.

18 comments:

Purple Flowers said...

Congratulations!!
I think that is wonderful, and so powerful. Be proud of yourself. :)

Jay said...

Awesome! That's very damn cool.

Jules said...

YEAH Kathy! And no matter the outcome, those rejections letters are too, a source of pride!! Just ask Steven King.

WRITE ON!

Mage said...

Marvelous....I am over here applauding wildly. Hurrah!!!!

George said...

I'll keep my fingers crossed that there are book signings and tours in your future.

Lena said...

That is so great!!! How exciting. Good for you!!!! When do you have time to write?

Cheryl said...

I'd love to read your fiction. Congratulations Kathy, for putting yourself out there. I wish you luck! We know how awesome your writing is. Hopefully they will too.

happyone said...

That's great!! Congratulations!! Hope all goes well. I too would love to read your fiction.

C.A. said...

I'm so proud of you for submitting! I know in no time flat we will be able to read your published works!

Big Hugs!

C.A.

Sweet Virginia Breeze said...

Congratulations! Would love to read your published works. When you become famous, can I gat an autograph? I'll keep my fingers crossed for you.

jane said...

you go girl!!!
p.s. i have delusions about your book tours and signings:)

Mage said...

RYN: Yes, there is comfort in sameness, but there is also boredom if you are me. I sometimes need to remind myself that sameness is ok stuff. :)

Brad said...

That's FANTASTIC! - Well done you!

Ruth Hull Chatlien said...

That's terrific. Best of luck.

Gilly said...

Congratulations! And I will be keeping my fingers crossed for you!

beachgirl said...

Congratulations. Way to go.
I would fly in for a book signing.

cri said...

Great! A big kiss, Cristina

A Slice of My Life said...

Yay Kathy! I'm so proud of you for being brave enough to submit. (and I'm so glad I'll be able to say I knew you back when...)