Printed email from Our Iowa confirming Rose’s Church Chuckle for the October/November 2026 issue and a pecan pie as payment.

A Sweet First for My Writing!


I received an acceptance from Our Iowa magazine last week! It’s a publication I’ve never been in before, so that’s one first to celebrate. The second? My payment will be an Amish pecan pie!

I can say with certainty that all my Ross ancestors, whether dead or alive, would agree: I’ve made it as an author now.

I’m looking forward to seeing my story in Our Iowa… and to tasting that pie!