Call For Authors

 Real stories from real men and women on love and loss 

You'll personally benefit from this process by:

• Helping those who are grieving by sharing your story
• Continue processing your own grief as you embark on this journey
• Create lasting relationships with the other authors
• Being supported along the way with compassion and understanding
• Learn how to tell your story and discover you voice
• Become a published author
• Use the book and your story as a marketing tool in your business

Your story is important to be heard to bring grief out in the light and to help others that may not know where to turn. My hope is that these books are a great resource.

The mission of the Shining a Light on Grief book series is to offer hope and inspiration to those grieving. Each story is as unique and personal as we are individuals. Our stories are healing and relatable to the reader to offer support and the knowing we are not alone.

Thank you considering being part of my next journey in publishing  Shining A Light On Grief ~ Book Three. I'm excited to have your story shared to give others hope and inspiration along their journey.  Book One was released in early July 2022 on Amazon in paperback and e-book format. Book Two is to be release by the end of April 2023.

Are you ready to share it to be able to offer others hope and inspiration?

What you need to know about being an author:

• Each book contain stories from ten to twelve contributing authors
• Guidelines Including timeline with due dates
• Compassionate support & guidance in finding your voice
• Six Monthly Author Discussion Groups (Virtual)
• Six Monthly Author Training Plus Special Trainings (virtual)
• Continued gatherings after publication (virtual)
• Three to four meetings with Susan (depending on Needs)
• Assigned accountability partner for support
• Copy Editing - guaranteed error free
• Book to be available through Amazon / bookstores / website
• Book to be available in soft cover & e-book
• Sold locally at book shows and special events
• Published by professional publisher (Stillwater River Publications / StillwaterRiverPublications.com)
• Retain all rights to your chapter
• Biography with photo included in book
• Professional press release
• Photo and biography on the website
• Opportunity to sell books at a profit
• Articles in local magazines when available
• Local Book Signing Events / Other Events
• Extensive social media marketing provided 
• Authors Featured on social media & newsletter
• Interview with Susan to be featured in marketing

Guidelines and Sample questions to use in your story:

• Who are you grieving?
• What was your grief like in the beginning? What did you need? Did you have support? 
• What helped you? What didn't? 
• What did you do to help yourself continue to "LIVE" your life? How have you learned to live alongside grief?
• Who are you now with the experience of loss? 
• What would you have wanted to know?
• How did you grief change you?

Timeline shared upon registration.

What is expected of you :.

• Write your story within the given timeline
• Email story before or on provided dates
• Provide biography and photo (high resolution)
• Follow all guidelines
• Use the questions as a guide
• Be open to suggestions and editing
• Be genuine and authentic in your writing
• Write from the heart
• Meet regularly with your accountability partner
• Be supportive and positive
• Share, like, and comment on Social Media
• Be available for events and book signings if local

investment is required to participate in the anthology series.

Contact Susan for details.

Susan Lataille is a dynamic, yet humble woman, who takes her mission seriously.   Somehow, she takes that mission and turns it into a loving and intentional project, uniting all who are involved towards their one goal.  In the process, those who are involved benefit from her constructive oversight and cohesive guidance.   It has been an uplifting experience I shall never forget. 

 Elizabeth Phinney

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Susan provided structure and inspiration throughout this project. Her constructive feedback helped me to complete my chapter. She is a joy to work with. - Wendy Juergens

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Thank you, Susan, for wanting my story to be in your book. I have to say 

that you made what was difficult for me much more manageable. Because of your love and support, I gratefully wrote my chapter from abuse to healing 

with Infinite Love. I don't believe I would have continued writing this chapter if it wasn't for you. The way you supported me and all of us was indeed a blessing. Thank you for helping me share my story because I want everyone to know we can all heal. I highly recommend you speaking with Susan if you are at all thinking of writing a book or a chapter in a book. She is an Amazing Gift to know as a friend, Colleague, Coach and Inspiration! - Joanne Sapers

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Susan is a compassionate and passionate leader. She stepped carefully through the process of writing and publishing: assembling our group, establishing a safe space for sharing, and helping us to bond with each other, to write, to learn, to process our emotions, to edit our stories and bios, and ultimately to celebrate the publication and share the good news with the world that we have produced a valuable resource for others who are grieving. Thank you, Susan. Well done! Barbara Barry