Being a Distance Son or Daughter: an anthology for ALL generations
Are you a distance son or daughter?
Do you live away from your 'home' or passport country?
Also...
Do you have a child (or children), young or old, who is a distance grandchild?
Are you, or have you been in the past. a distance grandchild?
Do you live away from your 'home' or passport country?
Also...
Do you have a child (or children), young or old, who is a distance grandchild?
Are you, or have you been in the past. a distance grandchild?
You have experiences and stories others will benefit by reading.
Would you enjoy the opportunity to be a published writer/contributor?
Would you enjoy the opportunity to be a published writer/contributor?
100 - 500 words — support provided
Looking for story ideas? See below.
'Book' your story idea now or you may have your own subject thoughts.
Expressions of interest are welcome at this time. Email Helen to chat more.
Looking for story ideas? See below.
'Book' your story idea now or you may have your own subject thoughts.
Expressions of interest are welcome at this time. Email Helen to chat more.
Being a Distance Son or Daughter and...
.... navigating the journey to make the big decision to leave 'home' and take up an assignment or move overseas
... hearing "How dare you take our grandchildren away."
... saying our "good byes."
... coping with the reality of our new home and culture
... somehow fitting in the folks back home in our busy weeks
... feeling like I should ring home more often, but "it is hard"
... experiences waves of home sickness
... loving feeling free, away from the restraints of home
... adjusting to employing domestic help
... navigating my new job
... making home feel more homely
... focusing on the kids and helping them adjust
... and having in-laws (or parents) who do not have the funds to travel
... hearing "How dare you take our grandchildren away."
... saying our "good byes."
... coping with the reality of our new home and culture
... somehow fitting in the folks back home in our busy weeks
... feeling like I should ring home more often, but "it is hard"
... experiences waves of home sickness
... loving feeling free, away from the restraints of home
... adjusting to employing domestic help
... navigating my new job
... making home feel more homely
... focusing on the kids and helping them adjust
... and having in-laws (or parents) who do not have the funds to travel
Being a Distance Son or Daughter and...
... being pregnant in a foreign country
... experiencing the loneliness of a miscarriage
... quietly coping with infertility
I WOULD ADD MANY MORE TOPIC IDEAS (H.E.)
... experiencing the loneliness of a miscarriage
... quietly coping with infertility
I WOULD ADD MANY MORE TOPIC IDEAS (H.E.)
Fine Print
- The copyright of all books remains with Helen Ellis.
- Stories selected will be used in the applicable topic book and related media.
- Helen Ellis reserves the right to edit the text but you will have the opportunity to approve it.
- You have the opportunity to mention your business.
- Once the book is released you have the right to publish your story as it appears in the book e.g. a LinkedIn article ensuring that it inclusion in Being a Distance Son or Daughter is noted.
- All successful writers will receive a complimentary kindle version of Being a Distance Son or Daughter
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