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Whispers From St. Mary’s Well
Submitted by: Carol Kenny
Greensboro, NCI wrote my first poem at the age of seven and always intended to write historical fiction, but life intruded and I was not able to focus fully on writing fiction until a few years ago. Now, I'm living my best life as a fiction writer. I have an undergraduate degree from the University of Maryland, a graduate degree from Duke University, and a Certificate in Literary Fiction from the University of North Carolina Greensboro. Academics have been helpful, but I write from the heart that which stirs my soul, so my novel has engaged the minds and touched the hearts and souls of all who have read it.
You have filled my heart with such an attitude of gratitude. I want to thank you for sharing your Secret with me. Because of you, and Jack Canfield, who spoke of The Secret and selected my short story, “In Touch with Faith,” for a Chicken Soup for the Soul book, I positively pursued my passion for writing fiction and have now published my first novel, Whispers from St. Mary’s Well, which is getting extremely positive feedback from all readers.
I was sinking into a deep depression, having been rejected, like Kathryn Stockett, by a number of agents, but after learning The Secret from your books, videos, etc., I developed a positive attitude and persisted. Now that my novel is out there, I am travelling to book clubs all over the country to discuss and sign my novel. It has proven to be a great catalyst for thought-provoking and insightful discussions.
If I hadn’t learned from the wisdom that you have released into the universe, I would have let people who lack sensitivity and insight destroy my life, but because of you I have manifested my true destiny, and I am extremely grateful to you. All good readers love my novel. Many readers have told me that its the best book theyve ever read. Im glad I persisted, after focusing on The Secret. It not only changed my life in a positive way, but it has enhanced the lives of all those who have read my novel.
Thank You!