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Release Party Scheduled for Across An Aqueous Moon
After a year and a half of waiting, Finishing Line Press released my first book, Across An Aqueous Moon: Travels in Autism, last month. I am over the moon (no pun intended). I have scheduled a book release party (aka book … Continue reading
Pre-Sale Orders Now Shipping
If you pre-ordered a copy of my new poetry chapbook, Across An Aqueous Moon: Travels in Autism, Finishing Line Press will begin shipping this week! So check your mailbox. It will be there soon! Thank you for your ongoing love … Continue reading
Posted in Autism, My Life, News
Tagged Across An Aqueous Moon: Travels in Autism, Autism, Poetry, Unplanned Life, Writing Life
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It’s Here!
At long last, my first poetry chapbook, Across An Aqueous Moon: Travels in Autism, is here! Yes, it’s a few months late. But does that really matter at this point? I can honestly say, no, it does not. Any pain and … Continue reading
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Tagged Across An Aqueous Moon: Travels in Autism, Autism, Gratitude, Poetry, Unplanned Life, Writing Life
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Final Galleys Are Here!
The final galleys for Across An Aqueous Moon: Travels in Autism have arrived!! For those of you that don’t know, galleys are the publisher’s layout of a forthcoming book. It’s kind of like the publishing version of a draft. About six weeks … Continue reading
Essay Selected For Modern Dating Anthology
My essay, “Pick Ups at the Dog Park,” was selected last summer for publication in an anthology entitled, Rendezvous in the Rough: Essays from the 21st Century Dating Trenches. Six weeks later, my poetry manuscript was accepted for publication, and to … Continue reading
Posted in Autism, My Life, News, Publications
Tagged 21st Century Dating, Autism, Dating, Rendezvous in the Rough, Single Parent, Speech Delay, Unplanned Life, Writing Life
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Galleys for Across An Aqueous Moon Are Here!
The galleys for Across An Aqueous Moon: Travels in Autism have arrived!! For those of you that don’t know, galleys are the publisher’s layout of a forthcoming book. It’s kind of like the publishing version of a first draft. This … Continue reading
Release of Across An Aqueous Moon Delayed
Finishing Line Press expected to publish my debut poetry collection, Across An Aqueous Moon: Travels in Autism, this week on June 24th. Unfortunately, due to a new printer and other unforeseen events, the release date has been postponed by eight weeks. … Continue reading
Posted in Autism, My Life, News, Publications
Tagged Across An Aqueous Moon: Travels in Autism, Autism, Finishing Line Press, Poetry, Writing Life
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Petaluma Reader’s Theatre to Revive Production of Fatherhood
I’m super excited to announce that the Petaluma Reader’s Theatre (PRT) will be reviving their show, Dear Ole Dad: A Tribute to Fatherhood, which includes my story, There’s No Daddy Here. The show is on Saturday, June 18th at 7:30 … Continue reading
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Tagged Acceptance, Autism, Dating, Divorce, Memoir, Petaluma Readers Theatre, Prince Gallery, Single Parent, There's No Daddy Here, Unplanned Life, Writing Life
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TWO DAYS LEFT to Pre-Order My New Book
Finishing Line Press will publish my debut poetry collection, Across An Aqueous Moon: Travels in Autism, this summer. The pre-sales period for the chapbook is currently underway. Sales made during this period determine the size of the print run. Therefore, … Continue reading
Flyer for Autism Awareness Event
Here’s the flyer for the autism awareness event that I will be reading at with Connie Post and Anne Ross on Saturday, April 23, 2016, called Celebrating Life on the Spectrum. The event will feature poetry and prose dealing with autism spectrum … Continue reading
