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I knew I’d be excited when it finally happened, but gosh! It’s the Christmas-morning-feeling I had as a young child–pure and perfect.

I sold a short story to Woman’s World Magazine. Only 800 words, but their circulation is 1.6 million. I can’t seem to wrap my mind around that–over a million people could read my story, “Cookie Angel.” My words could make all those people smile. Could make those people feel good. The story is about a woman who mails treats to deployed soldiers and features a real charity. My story could even motivate people to get involved supporting our military.

Why do we write? I’m not sure why everyone else does it, but I wanted to touch people’s hearts. Now suddenly, I will. They may be affected for only an instant, but over a million people are going to read my words and be entertained. Perhaps more than entertained.

I didn’t sell my book. Didn’t win a contest or an award. But really, for right now, this moment in my life–it just doesn’t get any better.   Sheri Humphreys