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
Meghan
The same as so many commenters here, I saw your story in the NY Times and just wanted to tell you how much I loved it! All the best to you and your family!
Meredith Larson
I have never left a comment on the web before, in my entire life, but I feel compelled to leave one now. I was truly moved and filled with happiness upon reading this article in the NY Times. I needed an uplifting story like this! All the best to you and your family. I am now I soured to read more of your work!! Love, from Chesapeake, VA.
Kadinechristie
Meredith,
I am so truly grateful for your tender words today. I have been in the weeds writing the rest of the story and haven’t had much time till now to respond. Hopefully one day soon, you’ll have the book in your hand:-)
Penelope Jordan
Your story gave me such joy and was so beautifully written, I was compelled to google and follow you. Thank you for your words. It was the best part of my day.
Kadinechristie
Hi Penelope,
Thank you so much for reading and sharing these warm words.
Catherine
Just read this piece and had to find you online to say how much I enjoyed reading it. The essay is so engaging and beautifully written. I wanted to read more about the two women’s lives – if not as your mother and your mother-in-law, then as two characters you create. I look forward to reading more works by you!
Kadinechristie
Hi Catherine,
Funny that you want to read more, I just finish my first draft of the book. Hooray!!!! Thanks for stopping by my home on the web and I look forward to sharing more of my writings with you.
Gisele
Found your story on the NYTimes just now and was very touched by it – a truly remarkable set of events and so wonderfully written. Will share it with my mum (we are also from the Caribbean). Wishing you and your beautiful family all the best.