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Write a story about an author who has just published a book.

Posted in Adults on Oct 26, 2022

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“The Best Type of Growth” by Ellie K

Submitted to Contest #46

E-book: Of course, the responsibility had to fall to me. I wrote the book. The world came from my own brain. I sacrificed mindless hours to the tasks of writing, revising, and editing this labor of love. Naturally, my editors and cover artist would grant me the 'honor' of finalizing the process. The honor? More like the responsibility. A responsibility that was weighing on me much more than I had anticipated. I had one last opportunity to chicken out, a last chance to pull the plug on the entire operation. I was tempted. I wanted to, really...

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“The Book Launch” by Anthony David M

Submitted to Contest #46

As he scrolled the inbox on his email, Brad saw an email from his book publisher. Excited, he quickly clicked to open it. There in black and white, he found the most exciting news ever. His first book has been published and is ready for launching!                             He was overwhelmed with emotion and choked on himself. He found tears emerging from his eyes. Tears of joy! He could not contain...

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“Do not enter my house, I am a psycho” by Elvis Savir

Submitted to Contest #46

The launch of the book was a complete success, who would have thought that a book based on sleeping problems and entitled "Sleep no more", written, edited and published by an unknown author could even sell more than a hundred copies, and yet, the sales during the first week placed me in the first spot of sales in the country on all digital platforms. Therefore, and thanks to the positive impact, a publisher was interested in getting physical copies printed of my work and even translating it into other languages, and although this meant an ex...

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“The New Arrivals Section” by Jeanne Hruska

Submitted to Contest #46

       Sean pulled the hood of his sweatshirt over his head before quickly tossing it back again. It was crazy to think that someone would recognize him. More likely the manager would stop him at the door thinking this hooded lad was intending to steal.              Then again, would it be so bad to be recognized? He had wondered this when they took his picture for the back of the book. He'd been recognized before.     &nbs...

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“Toe-Stepping” by Linae Minaker

Submitted to Contest #46

“Hi mom, did you see my email? My book was finally published! I’m officially an author!” I had my phone on speaker and stared intently down at the screen, waiting for a response. “Hi Jasmine. Yes, I saw. Just so you know, I will not be buying your book.” The voice said. I stared at the phone for a moment. My heart was beating faster, and I could feel my hands and feet tingle and my head run cold. “…Oh.” I eventually got out. I sat there for a moment, not knowing what to say. I knew from counselling that I was having a fight or flight respo...

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“They'll Never Know” by Autumnal Equinox

Submitted to Contest #46

My eyes open at 5:07 am. I breathe in, trying to comfort my nerves, but to no avail. Today is the day. I make breakfast and leave it on the counter as I realized there's no use in eating until this gets done. I get in the car and drive, putting tremendous trust in the GPS. The knot in my stomach grows tighter and tighter with the decreasing distance to the post office. I send in my first professional non-fictional book today, something way out of my comfort zone. There was always something magical about writing for me. When I was younger I w...

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“DEUS EX MACHINA” by Sivaram Govindraj

Submitted to Contest #46

You may have written a book based on something which interested you, but you will find its publication not easy. Last year I had finished writing two books and had dreamt of publishing them. I had called Mr. Zubin the chief executive of a well-known publishing house and said directly “I’ve written two books and the manuscripts are ready for publication. I thought I could meet you in that connection.” He said “You’re welcome in my office. Would 9 AM tomorrow be convenient to you?” and it was agreed to. Zubin’s office was in the downtown area ...

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“I am a true blue sapphire ” by Shilpa Singh

Submitted to Contest #46

I am a true blue Sapphire! It was six hours left for the party. Neelam was getting ready to attend her alumni night. Tonight she wanted to shine like never before. Neelam’s first novel had got published and her alma mater had specially invited her for an author visit session before the party. Neelam inched closer to the dresser and considered herself in the mirror. She was a dainty woman with an oblong face and a prominent forehead just like her father’s. Her high cheekbones and pointy chin gave her a very striking writer’s look, she thou...

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“Average” by MJ Hancher

Submitted to Contest #46

I was never much of a talker. I was never much of a people person. Sometimes I loved to smile, sometimes I was afraid to. I preferred to be in the background, never draw too much attention. I just wanted to write a story, a script for a narrative in people’s heads. Yet here I was, standing in front of a mob of flashes and voices, eyes following my every move. I shifted the novel that I held and tried my best not to crack under the pressure. I should be grateful. How many people got the privilege of getting their story published by a major co...

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“Trapped” by Earvin Eugene

Submitted to Contest #46

Trapped By Earvin Eugene Barry Smith was a struggling student. He did not belong anywhere. He worked ambitiously in school but could never reap the benefits of his labor. Everyone advised him to keep trying but he never gained anything except superficial societal acceptance. All his seniors advised him to attain the lifestyle of the past of being educated, gain a somewhat lucrative job in medicine or engineering, and be independent to start a family. This lifestyle did not suit him. See, he was a funny and ...

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“You Can Do It, Too!” by Kathleen Osborne

Submitted to Contest #46

Hazel Sita acted like she had something on her lips by wiping them with her napkin to help her hold back the snicker. She marveled that so much could fit in David Lariat’s bag. He had laid his smart phone on the table with the stand for it, a laptop, cords for both devices. His face was intense as he dug back into his bag, brought out a large paper tablet and several pencils in his hand with a look of triumph, laid them on the table. Moving the bag to the side, he started connecting his devices together. Making sure they were facing them as ...

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“The book” by D. P.

Submitted to Contest #46

It's strange to see all these people waiting for me to sign their copy of my book. A novel that I created with some words that jumped out of my head. A story that I don't even like but, somehow, people seem to enjoy it. My editor says that's because I already read it too many times and maybe he's right. But all I know it's that I didn't want to be here.  One good thing in my favor was time because it was passing surprisingly fast and I was already tired of writing my name over and over. The last person in line gave me her book for the l...

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“3 Stars” by Morgan Brown

Submitted to Contest #46

    Jane Goldberg awakes to a whisper. Hello. It’s me again.     She jolts upright, scrambling back toward the headboard of her bed, clutching paisley blue sheets over her body. “Can you please stop doing this?”      I just want to talk.      A young man perches on the edge of the bed. An amber glow surrounds him, flickering like the wavering flame of a candle. He wears a tattered white shirt, the top few buttons torn off, leaving a pale triangle of his chest exposed, and ...

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