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Dear Reader,
When something outlandish or irritating happens to me, it doesn't bother me nearly as much as it used to, because I step back and remind myself that whatever crazy situation I'm in the middle of will probably be a great "Dear Reader" column.
I wish everyone was as fortunate as I feel. Perhaps the world would be a much more peaceful place if every person had a productive outlet for the frustrating people and situations that come their way every day.
People would go about their normal business, but they'd always be searching for stories. Things that used to drive them nuts would now be possible column material. Have to wait in a long line? No problem, the longer the line the better. If the store's computer system went down--it wouldn't matter. In fact politeness would run rampant. People would give up their place in line, telling others to go ahead of them, because they wouldn't want to miss the opportunity to eavesdrop on an interesting conversation. Surely they'd hear a little gem that would give them an idea for a column.
Men, women and children would volunteer for all types of good causes. Everyone would be looking for ways to get in touch with their feelings and the things that were important to them in their life, so they could write them all down for others to read. And that's exactly what I'd like you to do.
Can you help me out? In July I'll be taking my annual two-week vacation and I'm inviting you to enter this year's "Write a Dear Reader" contest. Possible stories for your column are everywhere. Look around, listen-in, or remember when you and your grandfather used to go out in the woods every fall looking for walnuts and tell me all about it. (That's what my Grandpa Hale and I used to do.) It's really that easy. Simply tell me what's on your mind.
If your column is chosen as one of the winners you could win 50 books (almost all are signed), a book bag and your column will be published at the book clubs when I'm on vacation. I'd love to hear your story. Go ahead and give it a try. For more guideline information, prize info and to read last year's winning entries, go to: http://tinyurl.com/55n995
Thanks for reading with me. It's so good to read with friends.
Suzanne Beecher
Suzanne@DearReader.com
http://www.DearReader.com
P.S. Enter this year's "Write a Dear Reader" contest! Fill in for Suzanne while she's on vacation. Your column will be published, you'll win 50 books (most signed), and a book bag from Vanguard Press. It's a lot of fun! Prizes, guidelines and deadline, go to: http://tinyurl.com/55n995
READ THE CLASSICS: Dangerous Liaisons by Choderlos De Laclos and enter the free Penguin Classic's Drawing. Go to: http://tinyurl.com/575jjp
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