Based on the context and the answer, generate a question. 

Context: This thought was floating around in my head when I got an offer on my first book , SECRET CONFESSIONS OF THE APPLEWOOD PTA . I was thrilled about the offer , but also in a minor panic about what it would mean to become a world - famous author . ( I 'll wait a few moments while you finish laughing . )

Answer:

They were a member of the Applewood PTA



What did the author do before writing the book ?