Call For Submissions: Once Upon An Expat

Have you been brave enough to pack up your life and move to another country.Did you love it? Did you hate it? Was it the greatest adventure of your life?We want to hear from you!Canadian Expat Mom is publishing an anthology of the expat tales that will have you laughing, crying, and wanting to pack(or unpack) your bags. What we’re looking for:Original stories on expat life: the good stuff, the bad stuff, and everything in between.  Starting life over in a new country can be a roller coaster of emotions and excitement. Culture shock, and language barriers can turn a task as simple as buying groceries into an enormous production. Send in your happiest, saddest, most outrageous, or entertaining story about expat life.Is there one specific story that your friends and family back home love to hear about your life abroad? An 'a-ha' moment, something funny about the country you live in, a struggle you've had while adjusting, a life changing moment, an adventure, your most intense culture shock experience, or reverse culture shock: these are the stories we're looking for. Feel free to submit more than one!Original content is preferred, but exceptions may be made if we love it!How long?800-3000 wordsWho?Approximately 35 writers will be featured in this anthology, and in true expat fashion they’ll be chosen from across the globe.  Each author will have a chance to gain exposure by being published internationally in both paperback and ebook, with a short bio included in the book. Please note that author royalties for this book will be donated to an international children's literacy charity.When:Deadline for submissions will be February 15, 2016, with hopes of a summer publication.How?Email submissions to Lisa@Canadianexpatmom.com If you know someone that might have a great story for this book, use the share buttons below to help spread the word.  Now, flip open your laptops(if they aren't open already) and get writing!