The idea for Lawless Borders came from McCracken's own heart-breaking and even terrifying experiences living in the ”border war zone.” The book will include her stories, but she wants Lawless Borders to provide more than one perspective. It will be filled with real life stories and accounts from Americans, as well as from those that are crossing the border in search of the All American Dream.
“This writing provides genuine insight into what is really happening and what Americans are not being made aware of in the press and the media. It’s a somewhat uncomfortable topic for everyone on both sides of the border but it needs to be told," said McCracken. "Lawless Borders isn’t a “solutions”
McCracken is asking that anyone with a personal story regarding the US/Mexico border submit it for possible inclusion in Lawless Borders. She is only accepting stories for a short time; selected stories will be considered for publication. For full submissions information go to http://www.lawlessborders.com or email lawlessborders@
About Jan McCracken
Jan is the author of Healthy Carb Cookbook for DUMMIES® (Wiley & Sons) and Everything Lactose Free (Adams Media; to be released February, 2008). She has self-published over 40 books during her freelance writing career, and is currently researching and writing her newest book, Lawless Borders.
