Autism Anecdotes Sought For Cup of Comfort Book

To All Who May Be Interested,
 
This just in from my literary agent in New York.  If intrigued, 
please follow up directly with the publisher via the links provided 
(wouldn't hurt if you mentioned I sent you!).  For those of you 
who've always said, "I could write a book!" here's a chance to get 
your feet wet and share some good news too.  Feel free to pass 
along!  
 
Best wishes,
Bill
www.williamstillman.com
 
P.S. I had nothing to do with the opening sentence after the autism 
title description!!
 
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A Cup of Comfort is a best-selling anthology series published by 
Adams Media. Each Cup of Comfort volume features powerful true 
stories about the experiences and relationships that inspire and 
enrich our lives. With more than one million copies sold, A Cup of 
Comfort offers great exposure and a paid publishing opportunity for 
contributing authors. 
 
Submissions are now being sought for:


A CUP OF COMFORT FOR PARENTS OF CHILDREN WITH AUTISM
 
A child's diagnosis of autism usually strikes fear in the hearts of 
parents?and often turns their world upside-down and their lives 
inside-out. The incidence of this mysterious neurobiological disorder 
has risen dramatically in recent years, leaving parents in search of 
answers, support, and hope. For this inspirational volume, we seek 
personal anecdotal stories (not prescriptive articles) about the 
unique aspects of parenting a child with autism and related disorders 
(Asperger syndrome, Rett's disorder, disintegrative disorder, 
pervasive developmental disorder). Possible themes include, but are 
not limited to: impact on other members of family; creative solutions 
to everyday challenges; breakthroughs; effective treatments; silver 
linings; tender moments; helpful support; unexpected positive 
outcomes; blessings large and small; reasons for hope; adult children 
with autism. We are most interested in stories written by parents, 
but will also consider and will likely publish some stories written 
by professionals, family members, and family friends with intimate 
knowledge of the child and parents in question. Remember, however, 
the primary audience is parents of children with autism-spectrum 
disorders.
   
Submission Deadline: October 1, 2005
 
Stories must be original (not derived from another published work), 
true, positive, in English, and 1,000-2,000 words. Open to aspiring, 
unpublished, and published writers.
 
Payment: One $500 grand prize per book; $100 each, all other 
published stories. Plus copy of book.
 
Guidelines: www.cupofcomfort.com (click on "Share Your Story") or 
email request to: cupofcomfort@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Additional volumes 
with varying themes are planned.
 
A Cup of Comfort is published by Adams Media, an F+W Publications 
Company, and edited by Colleen Sell (wordsinger@xxxxxxx).