29 Gifts Book - Who's In?

[Cami Walker -- 29Gifts Founder]

I've shared with you all that the manuscript for the 29 Gifts book has been delivered to the desk of the editor for the final (I hope) time. That means we have a fairly solid idea of which of the submitted essays have been chosen by the publisher for inclusion. We're still in the production phase, so things could still change, but we're comfortable enough with where we stand to announce which stories are planned to be published in 29 Gifts: How a Month of Giving Can Change Your Life.

I have learned a lot through the writing and editing processes, the biggest of which was probably that I had no idea what I was getting into. I saw my story as a very small portion of the finished product, which would be supplemented by 29 stories shared by members of our community. The publishers saw things a bit differently! In the end, after the editors and publishers exerted their advice and input, my story was considerably longer than I'd ever planned, and there was only room for nine of the essays you all submitted.

I want to assure you that we ABSOLUTELY intend to have publish at least one follow-up book of personal essays in the future, and we are keeping all submissions on file for possible inclusion in the follow up editions. If you sent us a story, it will be considered for our next book, you will not have to resubmit.

And I want to thank each of you who took the time and energy to write your story and share it with us. The response was overwhelming, and the submissions were full of touching and insightful stories.

Below is a list of the nine stories that are currently slated to be published in the book. If you are on this list, you should have received an email from Erin today. If you have not, it is very important that you please email her at [e-mail].

Rudy Simone
Mary Woods
Steve Gentile
Jennie Fuller
Corinne Phipps
Whitney Ferrall
Erin Monahan
Colleen Friday
Daryn Kagan
Mbali Creazzo

[Sharon D-29 Gifts Ambassador]

Thanks for letting me have the chance to participate and submit a story Cami!
I am excited to read my ordered copy when it arrives!

[Cami Walker -- 29Gifts Founder]

Sharon, the editors really liked your story. It would have made it in if we didn't end up with such word limit restrictions. It'll go into the follow up book ;-)

[Corinne, Urban Darling]

Aww, Cami, this is sensational. I am very proud to be on this journey with you.

[Steve Gentile]

To Cami, Erin, and everyone in the 29Gifts community. It is with all my heart that I thank you all for your generous gifts throughout the past year. Being included in the book continues the cycle of giving, in that our stories of giving will inspire countless others to take those first steps towards a month of giving. As we all know, a month turns into two months, and soon becomes a conscious way of living.
Congratulations to all who submitted as well as those whose words will be captured in Cami's book with my own. This is such a wonderful honor. I look forward to the publication later this year.

[mbali- 29Gifts Spiritual Advisor]

Cami

you have done such an amazing job of getting this book published in such a short time Remarkable! You are a true inspiration and I now really see where your gifts as a marketing consultant have flown ! This book is a gift to all 29 day gift members, to me personally and to those who think that they may not be able to achieve their dreams.

I know how hard you have worked and I know that it is not your last book and that you will bring more of the 29 day gifts stories out in the world.

Ashe and blessings

Mbali

[Cami Walker -- 29Gifts Founder]

Thanks to All of you. I love you all!

[Angela Green]

congrats to all of you. I can't wait to read it.