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A Feeling She’d Never Felt Before.
Ruth’s world has become so big, but could there be mountains for her to climb that she hadn’t even considered? It had never crossed her mind that she could be selling herself short, and once the seed is planted, how high will she try to climb? This is the NINTH Sneak Peek drop for “The Girl in the Newsroom”. If you missed any you can find them all linked below or on my Goodreads.
The Girl in the Newsroom
May 1922
“David, why are we here?”
He laughed. “You mean aside from enjoying the beautiful day?”
She narrowed her gaze at him. But internally, her stomach flipped uneasily. And her grouchiness amplified. Was he about to ruin their easy camaraderie? She did not want to be put on the spot right now.
David pointed down to the field. “We’re here to enjoy the game and check out the story unfolding on the field.”
She let out a nervous breath. Barukh HaShem, it wasn’t a date! But, his response puzzled her. “What story is that?”
He signaled a Cracker Jacks vendor passing by and bought two boxes. “It’s Babe Ruth’s first game with his new salary.” He passed her a Cracker Jacks box.
Ruth opened the box of Cracker Jacks and took her first handful of perfect salty, sweet flavor.
“All right, enlighten me. I don’t follow baseball. Why is this a big deal?”
“It’s a big deal because he now makes fifty-two thousand dollars a year.”
Ruth choked on her Cracker Jacks and began to cough. Finally, she took a deep breath and croaked, “You’re joking.”
David shook his head.
“That’s obscene. For playing baseball?”
The crowd began to cheer as the players trotted out to the field and the game began.
David leaned over to her. “That’s why I’m writing an op-ed.”
Ruth tilted her head, confused. “But since when does The Forward publish articles on sports?”
David shrugged and took a handful of Cracker Jacks. “It doesn’t. I’ll write it as a freelancer.”
“You can do that? How?”
They were interrupted by cheering as a Yankee hit the ball and took off running. He got to second base.
David shrugged. “I often write about things, like baseball, that The Forward doesn’t publish. It keeps my portfolio relevant and active for when I’m free to travel again.”
Ruth thought about this. “I assume it also increases your pay.”
David smiled. “Every reporter should freelance on the side. Even you.”
“Me? I’m lucky to be writing at The Forward. How would I freelance?”
David shook his head. “You’ve got the gift, doll. I see potential in you. Notice I don’t waste my time helping everyone.”
Ruth shifted uncomfortably in her seat. Warmth flooded her cheeks and she was grateful he’d shifted his attention back to the field–she didn’t want him to see her blush. She stared at her half-eaten box of Cracker Jacks in her lap as her mind whirred with the implications of what he was suggesting. She’d only just started getting major bylines at The Forward. She’d never dreamed of anything more.
But Nellie Bly never stopped at one paper. She’d always followed the stories and then shopped for the best newspaper to publish them. Could Ruth be selling herself short?
David interrupted her musings. “What are your goals for journalism? Where do you see yourself in the future?”
Ruth swallowed hard. “Honestly, I’ve never thought about it. I’ve just felt lucky to be in such a male-dominated field.”
David laughed. “But times are changing. Women are making names for themselves. Women’s columns are becoming more popular all the time.”
Ruth cringed. She did not see a future writing about getting stains out or the best brisket recipes.
David patted her arm. “I’m not suggesting you write an advice column. But, you have a voice. Why not use it to write about topics you’re passionate about? Chances are they’ll matter to other women as well.”
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