Today I got a letter from a book publisher. You may recall Douglas Coupland put together "Terry" to commemorate the 25th anniversary of Terry Fox's Marathon of Hope. The CBC had a bookclub release for it last year and I entered the contest for free tickets. I didn't win.
When I entered the contest, there was something about a follow-up book that could feature some of the entries. And, to my surprise, the letter today indicated that mine was read and is being considered by Douglas Coupland.
They included a copy of my entry and, admitedly, it was pretty touching. I don't even remember writing some of it. It made me cry. (This isn't really that hard, I realise. I'm a total crybaby.) But I am surprised that I didn't get tickets, yet may be published in a book. This seems weird to me.
If I do get into the book, I'll get a copy of it instead of payment or royalties, since all the proceeds go to the Terry Fox Foundation. Really, it's all the same to me. Just like being mentioned in liner notes, only moreso. I have a very minor Terry Fox obsession, so just being considered for a memorial book makes my tiny little heart jump with joy.
I think I'll walk in to work tomorrow past the Terry Fox Memorial for good luck.
Currently listening :
Be Your Own Pet
By Be Your Own Pet
Release date: 06 June, 2006
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