Astounded—Discovering More of My Story

By Margaret S. Mandell

Pay attention, wrote Mary Oliver. Be astounded / Tell about it.

It had been months since I submitted my manuscript to the publisher for developmental editing, proofreading, cover design, and interior layout. I knew the manuscript would ping-pong back and forth through these stages of production, and I was determined to reread it out loud each time, practicing for what would become an audiobook recording in my voice. I was sure I knew my own story.

With each rer...