This is the first piece of my writing that's ever been published! I'm so excited to share it :-) https://www.hippocampusmagazine.com/2026/04/craft-the-things-i-carried-out-of-suburbia-using-classic-structure-to-write-memoir-by-lori-lackland/

I submitted a short story for publication in an anthology. The theme is Keepsakes. After two edits it has been accepted.

I am Patricia and I hail from Philadelphia,. I use to live in Park City, Utah and finally got up the courage to move, thanks to my daughters. Hi Lynn, this is Patricia and I want to give a shout out to you because of your commitment to us as Authors. I am in the midst of writing two books and look forwardto input from this community. Thank you Lynn and my community of members.

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Have you thought about a famous figure, either now or in the past, that you would love to write a book with? The figure doesn't have to relate to your business or career. Who would you pick?