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Bella was working in her bohemian, chic one-bedroom apartment, editing the latest book she was assigned. It was awful. So many mistakes and it was the third revision. The run-on sentences and comma splices were pointed out in the first version that she’d received. The author hadn’t even attempted to fix them.
And the story? How was this even being published?
It was moments like this Bella hated her job.
Yes, her position as a senior book editor for Eclipse Publishing gave her freedom to travel the world, working remotely from anywhere. Manuscripts were emailed to her, and she used the corporate card to print them off. She was old school where she edited using her red pen. Then, she’d transfer those edits to the computer before sending the manuscripts back to Eclipse.
Her travels gave her more options for her career. She was a travel blogger/vlogger. Vlogging was a recent addition to her repertoire. One that challenged her, for certain. She posted stories, photos, and videos of her trips. Her blog had grown tremendously over the past year, earning decent revenue from sponsorships and partnerships with other travel social media channels. That growth had encouraged her to delve into the world of YouTube, leading to more revenue.
Soon, she might not need her book editing job, allowing her to travel full time.
Talk about a dream job …
“Knock, knock,” sang the voice of her elderly neighbor, Alice.
“Hello, Miss Alice,” Bella smiled, putting the manuscript aside. “How are you doing this rainy day?”
“I’m good,” she answered, shuffling into Bella’s apartment. Her neighbor was alone in the world. Her children and grandchildren lived on the other side of the country, not visiting often. Alice was ignored by her family, sadly. She was lonely and she acted like an adoptive grandmother to the younger residents in their older, boho apartment complex. “I wanted to see how things went with your new beau.”
Bella snorted. “No one calls their dates that, Miss Alice.”
“Humor me, young one,” Alice chuckled, sitting down, and grinning softly. “My beau, my beloved Jasper, was the love of my life and he adored me until he took his last breath. So, I’m living vicariously through you. I’m pushing eighty, Bella. Let me relive my youth through you and your beau.”
“Okay, okay. Would you like something to drink? Some coffee? A snack? I have those cookies you like,” Bella offered, giggling at her neighbor’s proclamation.
“My doctor would say no, but he’s not here. I’d love a cup of coffee and cookies,” Alice winked.
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