Writing

One morning in April I woke up and decided that I’m going to win – not run, win – the next bad water ultra-marathon race. For those of you who don’t know what this is, it’s a 135 mile foot race through Death Valley during July in which temperatures reach 120 degrees during the hottest part of the day… in the shade. Some people prepare all their lives and never finish. It’s considered the toughest foot race in the world.

And I am going to win it.

(Before you throw your computer, read it.)

I am sure than many of you lit your manuscript on fire and threatened to give up writing after looking at the New York Times best seller list around March 2011. Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi and her book, A Shore Thing, made the number 24 spot on the New York Times best seller list.  Believe it or not she has another book out titled Gorilla Beach, which, despite the several one star reviews on Amazon, still sold around 9,000 copies in its first four weeks.

Writing and publishing a book is a feat equivalent to conquering Mount Everest. The equipment, the years of training, and the hardship to stand on top of the world take a lifetime of preparation. It’s an epic adventure worthy of a book within itself. But what we constantly forget is that you cannot reach the top of this behemoth without one key element:

A guide

The Southwestern Ohio Military Writers will be signing and discussing their books at the Motts Military Museum in Groveport, Ohio, just south of Columbus, on November 9th from 10 a.m. until around 2 p.m. Any military writer wishing to join us is welcome. Let Linda Swnk know at ldswink@cinci.rr.com, or call 513-895-0514 if you would like to participate.

We were so excited that Grace Anne Remey was able to share her books with the Kaiserslautern Community in Germany!  ~ The news article is posted below ~

http://www.kaiserslauternamerican.com/military-child-writer-shares-story/