I Dropped My Chicken Soup: Stories about Multiple Sclerosis: Blog & Updates

Update

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 00:28:36 -0500

Ok it's been quite a while since i added any updates. Life has been very busy. On a personal note I just got married to a wonderful man who has been there through this whole journey. Life has been busy with book signings. In August 08 I went to a MS Fund raiser in Minnesota with my best friend and James (my now husband). That was my first trip out of state for a book signing and it was a lot of fun. This year I've done several local book signings including talking at local libraries, a stroke group, as well as several MS fund raisers and MS meetings.

A New Book

Sun, 13 Jul 2008 17:40:43 -0500

So my decision to do a second MS book hasn't worked out with the response I'd been hoping. I decided to instead to combine the two books I was working on and do a book on invisible illnesses. I understand this is a wide spectrum of disease, but i think this will appeal to the most people!

A Second Chicken Soup Book

Tue, 19 Feb 2008 12:40:06 -0600

The response about writing a second book went over pretty good. So it is now offical I am writing a second edition of I Dropped My Chicken Soup.
This book is going to focus on some different things than the first book did. First off I don't want stories about diagnosis.
I do want stories about Relationships. Not just romantic, bur friendships, co-workers, children, and yes romatic relationships. How they changed for the better or worse, how people with MS perceive those around them and how that's changed. Ways to work through the issues that MS may bring into those relationships, etc.
I also wants stories on adjustments that have had to be made (walkers, wheelchairs, a change in work, that type of stuff) and how those adjustments were decided on and the emotions that came because of the adjustments.
I want to get more stories from caregivers. That section was pretty bare in the last book. I do not want the person with MS's story wrote by a caregiver. I want the caregiver's story (a caregiver includes, friends, spouse, children, parents, etc). How they've felt, how they've learned to deal, the rollercoaster of emotions that being a caregiver can bring.
I would like to do a section on children (middle school-high school age) who have a loved one with MS. No matter if it's a parent, sibling, or someone else close to them. I want to hear how they've felt about the diagnosis, the adjustments that have had to be made. How they've worked through the numerous emotions they deal with. Because these stories will be coming from people under the age of 18, please have a parent e-mail concent for me to use the story.
I would also like updates from people who were in the last book. It could be just a couple paragraphs or a whole story. Just let us know how you're doing now.
Besides stories I would also like tips and suggestions about these different subjects, poems, and anything else that people who like to sent in.

Where to find the book

Thu, 13 Dec 2007 22:26:22 -0600

There are now more places to buy "I Dropped My Chicken Soup: Stories about Multiple Sclerosis." You can still buy it through me (on the Book Info page click the buy it now button or mail a cashier's check/money order to the address listed.)

You can also buy the book online at www.amazon.com OR www.target.com

A second edition

Thu, 29 Nov 2007 14:00:05 -0600

I've had a lot of people ask me if i'll be doing a second edition of "I Dropped My Chicken Soup: Stories about Multiple Sclerosis." So as of now I will accept stories/poems for the second edition. Please send stories to msstoriesofhope@yahoo.com I will keep any stories in mind for the second edition. Thank you!

Radio Interview

Tue, 27 Nov 2007 20:56:03 -0600

First off I hope you had a great Thanksgiving!! The radio interview went pretty good. But I know a lot of people couldn't listen to it, since it was on a holiday. So here is the web address if you want to listen to a recording of the interview. http://www.whoradio.com/cc- common/podcast/single_podcast.html? podcast=deace.xml

Thank you

Thu, 15 Nov 2007 09:45:25 -0600

I want to thank everyone who has been so supportive! Without you (each of you) this never would have happened!
The book sells are going well. I have had my first book signing and it went quite well! Check out the reviews (on the page reviews & pics) people are saying some awesome stuff about the book.

Updates

Tue, 30 Oct 2007 12:45:24 -0500

Hey everyone, Make sure you check out the events calendar. I'm starting to set up book signings. My first one is next Thursday. The book has been selling Ok. As of next monday I'll have a second edition (i know it's kind of early for that, but there were a few mistakes that had to be fixed.)

The count down is on

Mon, 10 Sep 2007 22:06:22 -0500

The countdown to the release of "I Dropped My Chicken Soup: Stories about Multiple Sclerosis" is on. The book should be ready in about 3 weeks. Please check back for updates!!!

NEWLY DIAGNOISED

Wed, 14 Feb 2007 14:05:11 -0600

NOW THAT I'M FINISHED WORKING ON MY BOOK I DECIDED TO TRY AND HELP PEOPLE NEWLY DIAGNOSED. IF YOU HAVE A QUESTION, PLEASE ASK IT BY LEAVING ME A COMMENT AND I'LL TRY AND ANSWER IF FOR YOU. THANK YOU