In Over My Head – Publication Story, Part 2

"You did what?"

"I bought you a ticket for that writing conference you've been talking about."

"Why? If I wanted to go I would've…. ummm…. probably only talked about it." I did want to go, and sweet husband knew I'd never spend that kind of money on my own. I've been known to squeeze a penny until Abe Lincoln cried for mercy. No way I'd gamble on this long shot.

For one thing, I wasn't ready. My story wasn't ready, but evidently the money was already spent. Time for this writing experiment to...