WooHoo! Its official … My writing will finally be in print soon.
My short story, Price of Freedom will be Published in an anthology titled Being Bipolar.
Three months ago an editor whispered to me that I’d be included in the final mix but it had to pass the Publisher’s final decision. And it did!
Being Bipolar is a collection of dramatic short stories written by sufferers of Bipolar Disorder or their carers.
It chronicles the struggles and triumphs of everyday people with this challenging condition.
Trellis Publishing USA will launch Being Bipolar onto the book shelves in August, 2011.
Price of Freedom is about the battle that raged within when I was imprisoned in a psychiatric hospital. I so desperately wanted to escape, that I was prepared to do anything. Say anything.
Take a glimpse of my short story.
“In two hours time they’ll set me free. They’ve got to. I can’t take this prison any more. For over four weeks, they’ve locked me up in this psyche hospital. Away from my kids. Away from home. Away from my family … and they didn’t tell me why.
Now it’s mid-winter, shivery July. Last night my toes froze on the cold linoleum as I paced down the shadowy corridors, mulling over what would happen today. Thinking about my escape plan …” Karen Tyrrell 2010
I can’t wait to caress the first printed copies and sniff the glorious smell of fresh ink and brand new paper.
Can’t wait to thumb through the pages and read my story in print, first hand.
***NEWS FLASH***
Today an Australian publisher emailed me, requesting the synopsis and first three chapters of
ME AND HER: a Memoir of Madness.
For some time, she’s followed my website and has patiently waited until I completed my Rewrite.
Today I sent off those chapters with much anticipation and soulful wishes attached.
This could be the one!
I promise to keep you posted.
congratulations, Karen.
So exciting you’ve made it into print.
And fingers crossed for the publisher submission.
Alison
Thanks Alison. Its an exciting time for me right now. I have a very interested Publisher asking lots of questions. Karen :))
Fantastic news!
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Thanks Charmaine. I’m jumping up and down today^^. Its all sounding very positive. August, 2011 and who knows what might happen this year!
Woohoo, Karen! Fantastic news. So happy for you. That’s very exciting news. Congratulations! Let me know where I can purchase a copy of the anthology in Brisbane once it’s out. Cheers,
Joanna :))xx
Thanks so much Joanna, I’m so double-whammied about the two bits of news ATM!! But I’ll definitely let you know about the anthology when I find out … Karen :))
Oh my goodness! Karen! This is such fantastic news! My biggest, greatest and most chocolate and champagne filled congratulations, to you, ever! ♥
Hi Katy, Thanks so much for those yummy chocolate and champagne wishes. Its been one heavenly day :))
Congratulations Karen. Good luck with the MS.
Congratulations! Both are wonderful news!
Thanks Elaine, I have excellent rapport with the publisher already. So I’m hoping she likes it :))
Thanks Becky, It been a mind-blowing day. Even recieved some fabulous snail mail too. But that’s another story. LOL
Well done Karen! On both accounts. That really is fantastic news. To see your work in print is really quite wonderful. Both the novel.. that’t the big one.. that’s the one that makes it all worthwhile.. (I assume, as I’m still waiting/working towards that too). I know you’ll get there…
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Hi Anthony, Yes you’re right we’ve both had success with short stories and anthologies. Waiting for the novel to go to print. Hope it won’t be long for both of us:))
Way to go, Karen! Reward for your bravery.
Thanks Ian. Thats a great way to look at it. I’ve been Brave now for over a year. Each time I speak out, it gets easier. :))
Wow congratulations!!! what great news. thanks for sharing. 🙂
Congratulations, Karen! Fabulous news on both accounts 🙂
Hi Michelle, Nice to meet you here on my website. Have we met before? Thanks so much for your words of encouragement … Karen :))
Thanks Carol, I’m so excited about both pieces of news. Trying to get my head around it all … Karen :))
Congrats Karen! That is awesome news. My fingers are crossed for you and the agent situation. Hang in there no matter what the response. Never give up on your dreams. 🙂
Thanks Tabitha, I know my Memoir packs a powerful punch. Hoping the publisher sees the story’s true potential. Yes Tabitha, I won’t be giving up 🙂
Congratulations Karen. I’m so glad things are finally starting to happen for you – keep the bubbly chilled. Hugs to you! 🙂
Thanks Debbie, There’s so much happening at the moment. Trying to keep level headed. “But Its really happening!” Thanks so much for your positive encouragement. xx
Congratulations Karen, with all the effort you have put into your writing and promoting yourself it was only a matter of time.
Thanks so much Graham. I’m the first to admit how much work I’ve done. But I believe Memoirs are the most difficult of all genres to write. I hope I’ve Nailed it this time. I’m so looking forward to writing Kids Sci-Fi :))