Spotify wrapped liked by my #1!

 Allman Brown was my #1 last year and this year. And he liked my post on my TherAutist page!

#2 was the song that triggered my book idea. #1 has been my mantra. Same artist. Thank you Allman Brown. 

When they lay my body down

And I'm six feet in the ground

With my family standing 'round

I hope they will be proud

When I'm gone forever

Let me leave a trace

Something to remember

An ounce of grace

When I'm gone forever

Let me leave a trace

Something to remember

An ounce of grace

All of my life I've tried to be

A good man, can't you see?

My mother told me, "Be kind

Be true, be cool"

Well there's pain and there's glory

In everybody's story

All of my life, life, life

All of my life, life, life

Recognized by my University!

 

Lake Ft. Smith getaway!

 Love getting a chance to get away. I spent some time with my mom, sister, and youngest in the woods for a bit. I hate that it was so cold today. But we cozied up and made the most of it.

Book Trivia

 Just a little fun trivia...

I wrote my first draft of my book in 5 weeks and did so much writing in that time that I developed a neck/shoulder injury that required me to see a chiropractor/physical therapist for 2 months.

Needless to say, the next time I write a book it will be drawn out for a longer period of time.

Find the book here...

https://www.amazon.com/Can-Just-Get.../dp/B0CMPLDF7F/ref

and UK...

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Can-Just-Get.../dp/B0CMPLDF7F/ref

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#50 for now

I know it doesn't seem like much, but to me, it's a big deal. And yeah, yeah, I know these things change like the weather. I even got to #38 at one point. 

Get yours here...

https://www.amazon.com/Can-Just-Get.../dp/B0CMPLDF7F/ref

and UK...

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Can-Just-Get.../dp/B0CMPLDF7F/ref 

GIveaway!

 If you are on Facebook I am doing a Giveaway! FIND IT HERE!

I will be giving away a signed copy of my book on autistic shutdown and a handmade hand-knitted chenille blanket, color to be chosen by the winner of available colors. Not necessarily the ones listed. These are just a handful of ones I have made over the years as examples.

Entering is simple, but you must do all 3 to be entered!

1. Like and follow this PAGE, not just the post!

2. Share this post!

3. You can either tag someone in the comments who could also benefit from this book or tell me why you would benefit from this book. 

The winner will be randomly drawn on December 9th!! 

And of course, one can buy the book at any time here https://www.amazon.com/Can-Just-Get.../dp/B0CMPLDF7F/ref

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ArCA Conference!

 Just another Wednesday and conference! Got to present on a focused interest. ArCA conference.  #impostersyndrome

Big Update!

 Big update! Hardback and paperback are now live and for sale. Ebook is still on presale until the 9th.

BTW, this whole process has made me consider starting my own publishing company because of the significant lack of professionalism out there.

For local copies just message me here or website in the comments. I haven't decided if I am having a signing. My ultimate fear of those is scheduling it and then no one showing up.

I will shout out to Kieran Bolding and Carson Bolding as they have been my constant teammates that haven't failed me!

Book update!

 Let's talk about trust issues. 

This whole book process has tested me so bad. The writing process was the easiest part. The publishing I will just call it as it is. It's been a nightmare. I have in the process worked with 1. A real publisher 2. A Hybrid Publisher 3. And a team of my own choosing to get things done to self-publish. I already have issues asking for help. Probably because when I do, I get little to none of it. This has helped me become adept at various skills over my life that are not part of my professional repertoire. This includes learning to code, photography, graphic design, landscaping, etc. 

But when I set out to do this book I thought I knew nothing and needed the so-called "experts". I found a significant lack of communication from the first two, and some shady contract language from #2, which led me to choose option 3 to get stuff done. And stuff started moving fast. But when a snag would occur inevitably I would again be reminded that someone isn't trustworthy. I could write a novel about the process itself. But my spoons are low. 

It just really blows my mind the lack of professionalism and ethics people have. This is not how I roll. 

So regarding my books. I had secretly hoped that today would be an actual launch day and not just for presales. But some people again failed to come through. I have been working since midnight last night trying to adjust some things but haven't really gained much ground. I still hope they will be available for sale before the 12th but they are on presale and I was able to get the ebook on Kindle to go live 11/9. So there is that. For those who want to buy presale here is the link. https://www.amazon.com/Can-Just-Get-Through-This/dp/B0CMPLDF7F/ref

I will also be figuring out a way to take local orders for signed copies. We are still good with those. When all is worked out I will be sharing a giveaway. 

Sorry to keep everyone waiting, if that's even possible.