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Title: They're Publishing My Article! Woo-Hoo
Post by: Ripvanann on November 30, 2013, 01:25:48 PM
Hello All!

Sharon posted a little while ago that You and Me Magazine was looking for article submissions. Well I sent a query and they said that they'd like to see the article. I sent it in and I just found out today that they're going to publish it!

I have no idea when yet, but I asked them to inform me. I just sent the contract back e-signed so I guess I'll see. This means so much to me!  I have felt rather (no a lot) useless since the SjS kicked in with the Cushing's. I had a successful career and gave it up to homeschool our five children. When they finally pried that out of my cold Raynaud's hands, I felt completely useless.

There have been a few things I have found to do whilst I sit on my fat butt, however this... I'm getting paid to write about my illness! I can say that I'm a published author and it means so much! What an early Christmas present!

Sharon, thank you! I will post a link when I know more (gee I hope they don't go back on it now!). The article is called "Fat Faith." ;-)

Peace and blessings,
~Andrea


Title: Re: They're Publishing My Article! Woo-Hoo
Post by: nannysbaby on November 30, 2013, 02:19:48 PM
Great news!  Congratulations!

Nancy
Title: Re: They're Publishing My Article! Woo-Hoo
Post by: eija on November 30, 2013, 02:24:45 PM
Wonderful news. I'm so happy for you, Andrea!

Maybe you'll write many more articles now that the first one is done ;)

Title: Re: They're Publishing My Article! Woo-Hoo
Post by: SjoAmy on November 30, 2013, 02:36:49 PM
Awesome stuff!    8).  ::).   8)
Title: Re: They're Publishing My Article! Woo-Hoo
Post by: jazzlover on November 30, 2013, 02:56:09 PM
woohoo!  Congrats!  8)
Title: Re: They're Publishing My Article! Woo-Hoo
Post by: quietdynamics on November 30, 2013, 03:25:47 PM


Such great new... doing the 'happy dance' here...OKay.

Thank you so much for sharing that with us.

Have a great weekend...
Title: Re: They're Publishing My Article! Woo-Hoo
Post by: SjoGirl on November 30, 2013, 03:28:59 PM
Congratulations! What is the article about?
Title: Re: They're Publishing My Article! Woo-Hoo
Post by: slccom on November 30, 2013, 03:35:20 PM
I'm so glad for you! I remember when my first article came out. It is a wonderful feeling!

I hope others will follow up!

Sharon
Title: Re: They're Publishing My Article! Woo-Hoo
Post by: Chris on November 30, 2013, 03:44:39 PM
Congrats! Great news!
Title: Re: They're Publishing My Article! Woo-Hoo
Post by: Ripvanann on November 30, 2013, 04:15:18 PM
Thanks so much guys! It just feels really good!

SjoGirl, it's about my road to dx of Cushing's syndrome and getting shoved off by my PCP, but ends on a note of faith and hope. I do mention SjS, and the idea of it, I think that we can all relate to. The Dx road and how frustrating it can be.

Sharon, do you have stuff published with them? I'd love to read your stuff. Can you link? Send me a PM?

I just can't believe I am actually going to make a few bucks dogging my old PCP for how she treated me! =)
Title: Re: They're Publishing My Article! Woo-Hoo
Post by: slccom on November 30, 2013, 07:53:01 PM
Ok, ok, Andrea, you got me to write my article. I'm going to sleep on it and edit it and then send it in.

Sharon
Title: Re: They're Publishing My Article! Woo-Hoo
Post by: mistyrain on November 30, 2013, 08:07:59 PM
Great Andrea - can't wait to read it!
Edith
Title: Re: They're Publishing My Article! Woo-Hoo
Post by: stillinshockwithsjogrens on December 01, 2013, 12:30:29 PM
Andrea,

Congratulations on being published!  I'll be one of MANY who'll want to read the article.  So, here is another thing you can be happy, thankful for while battling our disease/diseases.  :)  Very happy for you!!
Title: Re: They're Publishing My Article! Woo-Hoo
Post by: Katybarstool on December 01, 2013, 12:47:29 PM
Very well done Andrea. I look forward to seeing your article.

Kathyx
Title: Re: They're Publishing My Article! Woo-Hoo
Post by: jpd54 on December 02, 2013, 09:16:26 AM
Congratulations!!!  That is terrific.  Please let us know when and where to find the article.  So proud of you!!!!

                 Jennifer
Title: Re: They're Publishing My Article! Woo-Hoo
Post by: meow on December 02, 2013, 10:04:40 AM
Wonderful news!
Title: Re: They're Publishing My Article! Woo-Hoo
Post by: Velcro on December 02, 2013, 10:10:09 AM
Awesome Sauce!!  I'm so tickled for you!  Great job Andrea.
Title: Re: They're Publishing My Article! Woo-Hoo
Post by: Ripvanann on December 02, 2013, 07:09:08 PM
Thanks again! I'm really excited! Trying to get these pics in a jpeg file and I'm having a bit of trouble.=( He/she (intials only) said that they can use their own but I want to use mine. I'll post a link or at least the url when I know it's up. Guess I could post my pics on here if they end up not using mine.

You guys rock! Thanks for the support! Means so much!

~Andrea
Title: Re: They're Publishing My Article! Woo-Hoo
Post by: susanep on December 04, 2013, 08:07:47 PM
Congratulations, and who is publishing your article? I can tell how excited you are. I would be too.

susanep :)