June, 2011 – Call for Happiness Articles

Good morning,
I have a mantra that I “meet the most amazing people every single day.” Fortunately for me, this is the case. I am very lucky to have come across so many inspirational, motivational, funny, and generally happy people.   As you may, or may not, know I am in the process of writing a book.  The book is in essence my story, and the answer to the question I have been asked many times: Why are you always smiling?

The book’s first intention was to be my story, but then I realized that it would be more compelling if I shared other people’s story in separate chapters in between mine.   The reason you are receiving this email because I would love to have your submission. 

What I am looking for specifically is your story – whatever you would like to share.   Feel free to answer what happiness means to you, share a story of how you overcame a personal adversity that only made your stronger as well as happier, or your personal strategies of how you live a satisfying life.   You can do so either anonymously or you can include your name, and I will give you credit for your submission.

If you are interested in being a part of my book, the next step is pretty easy.   Just let me know.   The deadline for all submissions to have them to me will be  July 4th.   They will then be sent to my editor who will go through and which ones will be the best fit.  The editor may make modifications but will send it back to you so you can see those, because I want to get your final approval as well.  

How long should your submission be?   It’s about the story, not the length, and I really want to capture it much like a photograph.   We can always shorten it, or I may go back and ask if you could include more detail but more than anything else I’d love to have you as part of a project that is near and dear to my heart.

Sincerely,

~ Bryan Hayes