Cashier Learns She Owns a $3.8M Business after Finding Will in Her Name — Story of the Day
When a young woman receives an unusual letter, the information contained within leads her to a secret kept from her for years, and an unexpected inheritance.
Began working on fulfilling her dreams to become a published author in 2012. This birthed an interest in entering the publishing industry. After successfully completing two internships, Caitlin was invited to stay on as a Junior Agent in Van Aggelen African Literary Agency.
She has an established record of working remotely and independently, and occasionally freelance as an editor and virtual assistant offering specialised services for writers.
Caitlin's short fiction received Highest Honours in the 2017 SAWC short story competition and has been published on 365 Tomorrows and the Achieve 3000 e- learning platform.
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