A few weeks ago when the Modern Love Editor reached out to me, via email, my kids had just gone to bed. I screamed with such excitement, they ran out of their rooms to see about me.
We held hands, jumped, and screamed together.
The next two weeks were a series of phone calls, emails, and edits that ended with a contract.
“It’s such a great story that was wisely written,” he said in one of our conversations. I am grateful for him, and all the editors at the New York Times that made it possible for my story to reach the world.
I am also grateful to my husband, who makes me coffee every morning, and who reminds me to, “Just write, babe.”
30 Comments
Tanya Ramey
I just read your NY Times story was captivated. Beautifully written, filled with imagery, I thought, who is this writer? I must read more of her works!
Kadinechristie
Tanya, I’m truly so grateful for this comment because I haven’t always listened to my voice. I started to five years ago, and I’m grateful you can see it in my writing.
Sean P Carlin
“I Met My Husband on the Maternity Ward” is one of the best love stories I’ve ever read, full of tension and emotion. Beautifully told, Kadine — an excellent piece of storytelling. (Incidentally, I’m an April 13th baby, too, though a few years older!)
Claudia Gibson
I came to your website after reading that beautiful story. I would love to read more! This sounds like the first chapter of a book. Well done and congratulations!
Elizabeth
Your NYT piece is beautiful! Thank you for sharing your gift and your life with the world.
Mindy
The NY TIMES article you wrote was so dear, and written so well. I plan to call my own mom later today and read it to her! Also, you’ve inspired me to start my OWN writing again…glad to have learned about you. Thank you ❤️
Ontonio
Congratulations Kadine! You are an amazing writer.