What's your dad's story? Would you like to be published?

I'm currently writing up the final part of the Amazing Dads book. And I need your help.

The stories are of 'ordinary', everyday dads who have wonderful relationships with their child(ren). The book is a collection of stories to help inspire our readers of looking at the different ways fathers are building engaging relationships with their children. The book is in the genre of the Chicken Soup Series of books.

It's being written as a way to help give strategies to dads to build their confidence and ways to give their children the best foundation of development from childhood through to adulthood. The book is primarily aimed at dads between 16 and 16 years of age.

* Each story is between 600 and 2000 words (approx).
* The story will be about a specific event that shows an example how that dad truly connected with their child at the highest level.
* The story could be from the perspective of a child, wife, friend and even the dad.
* The dad could be anyone from an 'ordinary Joe', a leader, a celebrity. The wider the range of backgrounds, the better.

So how can you help?There are three specific ways you can help me....

1. Share YOUR story
2. Tell the story of another dad and their child/children
3. Refer 3-5 people who would make great candidates for this book.

Please know that there is no such thing as an ordinary dad. Everybody has a story to tell. So what's yours? I know you have a dad, too!!!

How do you tell the story?

1. Either write the story about the dad you wish to share about. If you take this option, ideally, I would love to get the story on 'Word' within 10 days.
2. I interview the heroes of the story or the story-teller myself over the telephone, Skype or MSN Messenger. I would do this within 7 days of agreeing on the story.

Your story will be checked by our copywriter and then our editor.

I hope the fact that you are transforming the lives of fathers and their children worldwide is a sufficient enough incentive. It sure is for me.

Please note that there will be a simple agreement form to sign should you wish to share your story. This book is something that is long overdue and is something that I am very passionate about. If you're ready to go ahead, just say 'yes'. I will then get the ball rolling.

Thank you for your support no matter how big or how humble.

To your success!

Harun Rabbani

PS My deadline to collect over 100 stories is the February 28th 2009. So please hurry!!!