3 The story continues to unfold


What happened?


Only 48 hours earlier the world seemed filled with excitement, hope, and sunshine.


She stepped off the plane and made her way to baggage claim. She’d done it! Despite all the warnings from family and friends, she’d done it…Packed her bags and gone to New York to start her new life as a writer.


Her first book, a romantic novel, had been published and her editor had insisted that she come to New York for the launch.


The Publishing House, Mahogany Press, even had a beautiful, furnished brownstone for her to live in while she was there.


How could she leave her good job and throw caution to the wind and go to New York for an indefinite stay?


Her family thought she was crazy…

“Here you have people who care. You have security, a regular pay check. What will happen when you fail?”


“Don’t you know how few authors can make a living from their writing?”


“New York is a dangerous city, you don’t know anyone. You’re a fool for going.”


She’d always been a gypsy at heart, happiest when she was traveling and meeting new people. That someone wanted to publish her book and move her to New York seemed like a dream come true.


Over the last several years she’d created a self-made cocoon. She only escaped its shelter through her writing – the words took her on adventures and gave passion to her life.


She knew their warnings were all well intentioned and borne out of love and caring but she wasn’t going to fail. And what if she did? At least she would have tried.


As she picked up her bags and adjusted her backpack and purse she headed to the cab stand, smiling. This was going to be a terrific adventure – No matter what, this had the potential to be too good to be missed.