Mavic Casas’s Reviews > Chicken Soup for the Soul: Inspiration for Writers: 101 Motivational Stories for Writers – Budding or Bestselling – from Books to Blogs > Status Update

Getting on the plane opens her unbound oppportunites. Since the, the author travels a lot, meet people and write their stories It became exciting and wonderful career for her. ~ Jenna Glatzer

The author is nervous. But when she meets
Celine Dion, she was a sweetheart. Talk and shared stories like old school buddies. Celine thought she would never want to talk to journalist and writers. But the author is different. Normal and friendly environment. Not plastic, but being themselves.

The editor thought the author's style would be a good fit for Celine. Just for a local newspaper, you never know where one little thing may lead. So the author spoke with her writer-friends, who worked on celebrities biographies. She warned her "They look nice on tv but you are nothing but a peon to them" So the author accept the fact and embrace herself. Later, fear comes in. She's going to meet Celine in Las Vegas.

"because of her warmth", the editor said. One of the author's writing example was an article for a local newspaper about a man who rows a boat around Long Island every year to raise money for breast cancer research. So the editor like the toned of her article.

Facing my Fears: Story 1. (Celine and Me. "Who makes the roles? We make the rules. I want to be the conductor of my own life. ~Celine Dion")
An editor gave her a task to write Celine Dion's authorized biography. The author was like, Are you sure?.In her career, she writes many magazine articles and wrote few small books, mostly children's educational books. So she replied yes and ask why.

(Chapter 1 - Facing my Fears "You block your dreams when you allow your fear to grow bigger than your faith ~ Mary Manin Morrissey") - Hmm..maybe i'll get inspired by the writers who conquered their fear. Well, up to now i still don't write much... This is going to be a roller coaster ride...

Introduction - "Got 24 rejection letters. Some people write him twice to make sure he get the point. Should he give up? not a chance. The best part only takes one person to say Yes for his book. In conclusion, "No matter what kind of book you're writing, don't let anyone tell you "No" " ~ Brad Meltzer