Writing Contest Money Novels & Stories

"Nope, I just want to have a word. You know, possibly sponsor the publishing costs since I'm his muse." The receptionist's face lit up. "That will be generous, but you see Mr. Erik already has money for that, but you see you can help me instead. I'm a struggling writer, myself, and I can show you my manuscript if you don't believe me…" Simon listened to her go on and on about her needs and as soon as she paused to catch her breath he said, "What if I gave you a hundred and fifty grand to fund your book?" "Oh, my God!" the receptionist came out of her desk to meet him. "You'd do that?"