Assured my love life was heading in the right direction, I threw myself in work. I even managed to line up some freelance writing assignments for a national magazine.
“I knew keeping in touch with David’s sister would come in handy. I’m glad she was able to swing some work your way,” Karen said as I treated her to sushi in honor of helping get a chance to write nationally. She had passed my name to her ex-sister-in-law who served as content editor for a new online magazine. Based on Karen’s recommendation, I was able to sell a story on bed-and-breakfasts in the Carolinas.
“I’m so excited about having my first national byline, I’m just beside myself. I called and left a message for my mom to call me back, but of course, she didn’t.”
“Well maybe once she reads it, she will change her mind
