Tag: Hero's Journey

How I Survived My Debut Book Publishing Journey at 55 Years Old

On By karinkjensenIn Personal Essays, Uplifting, Inspiring, Writing8 Comments

Forty-two – it’s the answer to life, the universe, and everything[i]. It’s also my new lucky number -- the number of queries I wrote before signing a book publishing contract. Most Hero's Journeys start with a starry-eyed protagonist like Frodo Baggins, Harry Potter, or Luke Skywalker, but mine starts as a 55-year-old dance instructor with …

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One Writer’s Journey through the Dauntless Dunes

On By karinkjensenIn Personal Essays, Writing2 Comments

Piglet noticed that even though he had a Very Small Heart, it could hold a rather large amount of Gratitude.A.A. Milne, Winnie-the-Pooh In February 2021, I had the great pleasure of signing a contract to publish my narrative non-fiction debut, My Name Is King Ying, with a small press publisher. I had two offers, and …

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