Survivor Stories, a Request From Cindy Charlton

Cindy Charlton

Cindy Charlton is working on a non-ficiton book that includes stories of survivors. "It goes hand in hand with my professional speaking career," she said.  "So I have finally made the 'call to action' for survivor stories."

 

Check out her new blog at cindycharltonspeaks.com.  It has all the details, including her own survivor's story. Please take a look.

 

If you know of anyone who has survived a traumatic incident whose story would be interesting or inspiring to others, let them know about this opportunity.

 

 

Cindy may be reached through her website or at cindycharlsky@gmail.com. If you plan to send an e-mail, please include SURVIVOR STORY in the subject bar.  

 

"I have already written parts of this book, and am hoping to have a publishable book by the end of the year," Cindy said. 

Cindy  is a frequent contributor to Happenstance, life happens. She is a motivational and inspirational speaker as well as an accomplished writer.

Happenstance, life happens in Las Vegas, NM

I'm only three days late posting that the March Happenstance, life happens issue is out. You can read it right here or go to the web magazine at www.happenstancelifehappens.com. Have a GREAT day.

Open publication - Free publishing - More spring

Happenstance for March

This is what the March issue looks like but you can't access it until March 7! There are great articles from previous contributors and a new feature from Connie Mack. Her mind works ninety miles an hour and she has a lifetime of accumulated wisdom to share in prose and poetry form.

There's a great article about line dancing that looks at the healthy benefits of an activity that is just plain fun! Denise McElroy is the instructor. Hilda Wales sent in a beautiful thoughtful poem about spring. Her submission is one among several featured in Spring into Being: Poetry.

Look for the new issue on Monday. There is much, Much, MUCH more in it.

On a different note, I'm working like mad on the website. My grateful thanks to Intuit who has created a Mac compatible version of their website software. It is making my life so much easier! Not easy, mind you, easier.


PDF Books for Sale

Tiger Lilly and Someone's in the Kitchen are both available in PDF format for $9.50 (p tx) each. If you want a CD version add $4 for shipping and handling (unless you plan to drop by the office to pick up your CD). E-mail fsharon@msn.com and let me know which version you want and I'll give you the exact price. Mail your check to Happenstance, PO Box 187, Las Vegas, NM 87701.

March Contributors:

Kathy Allen
Nancy Colalillo
Pamela G. Daves
Robert Gallegos
Connie Mack
Maggie Romigh
Kayt Peck
Niki Sebastian
Hilda Wales
Moi (Me)

Have a happy...

Business on the net

Uncle Tom's Cabin, sold on E Bay

I did it! I sold something on E Bay! Well, I guess before I get too excited I should clarify that I sold an item for $3.13 that was probably worth ten times that. I paid $1.09 more for shipping than I collected from the buyer. I had to package it, which cost me something. Bottom line, I probably made zilch on the transaction, but I learned a lot of lessons. Here are a few if you're thinking about selling on line with E Bay.

1. Put a minimum on your item instead of starting at the .99 opening bid price.
2. Do as much research as you can to find out what similar items sell.
3. Be sure you get correct weight when you set the cost of shipping.
4. Don't be disappointed when you don't sell your item for the price you wanted. It's a bit of crap shoot when you come right down to it.
5. Take good photos of the item.
6. Be 100 percent honest about the condition of the item.
7. Promote the sale by using Twitter and Facebook and other social networking sites to let people know you've posted a new item.
8. Be prepared for the shipping side of the transaction.
9. Do use the printable shipping label. It makes sending your item so much easier and you don't have to stand in line at the Post Office. (You can also ship FedEx or UPS).
10. Make sure your first posting is of an item that you don't care how much you get for it. Treat it as learning experience.

There are options for how to get paid but the Paypal options seems the easiest. The company is well set up to handle transactions in a secure manner.

So, I didn't make anything on my first sale, but the experience encourages me to try again. We have a ton of old books that—if I can figure out the selling strategy—may bring in a buck or two, and in this economy who can't use an extra dollar in the till?

We also have a bunch of old record albums and 78s from the '20s and '30s (and a slug more that are more recent—twenty years old instead of fifty or sixty. They may be more trouble than their worth, but right now they're taking up space and probably worth a shot on E Bay.

I also have my novels, The Ballad of Bawdy McClure and Future Imperfect, and the daily readings book, Not Just Another Day. It's worth a try. Who knows, I may actually find a following among the 18 million-plus buyers registered with E Bay.

Hey, I'm nothing if not an optimist!

So, E Bay as a selling option. I think it's works if you're willing to work it.