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Two Weeks Remain for Pre-Sales of My New Book
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Posted on April 17, 2016 by

Advance sales of my poetry collection, Across An Aqueous Moon: Travels in Autism, are almost over. The pre-sales period ends April 29th. My goal is to sell at least 110 copies, as the advance sales determine the size of the print run. I’m proud of this book and want it to reach as many people as possible, particularly those impacted by autism spectrum disorder. Therefore, if you are inclined to purchase a copy, please do so now. 

You can order the book from the Finishing Line Press website here.

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The book is scheduled to be released on June 24, 2016.

Until next time,
Cynthia

Reading to Benefit Autism A to Z
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Posted on April 10, 2016 by

logo-a-to-z-mediumI will be reading at a very special autism awareness event on Saturday, April 23, 2016. Called Celebrating Life on the Spectrum, the reading will be hosted by the nonprofit organization Autism A to Z. I will be joined by Bay Area writers Connie Post and Anne K. Ross.

The event will feature poetry and prose dealing with autism spectrum disorder. Marilyn Kammelgarn will read selections from Chicken Soup for the Soul: Raising Kids on the Spectrum, which includes my story, The Most Popular Girl.

Connie Post was the Livermore Poet Laureate from 2005 to 2009, and is the author of Floodwater, When The Sun Drops, and Trip Wires. She hosts the Valona Deli Poetry Series in Crockett, California.

Anne K. Ross is an award-winning writer and school psychologist. She recently published Beyond Rain Man: What One Psychologist Learned Raising A Son on the Autism Spectrum.

The free event will take place on Saturday, April 23, 2016, from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Bothwell Arts Center, 2466 8th Street in Livermore, California. A book signing will follow the reading. Proceeds from the event will benefit Autism A to Z. To learn more about the organization, go to AutismA-Z.org.

Until next time,
Cynthia

Only Four Weeks Remain for Pre-Sales of Across An Aqueous Moon
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Posted on April 3, 2016 by

Advance sales of my poetry collection, Across An Aqueous Moon: Travels in Autism, are halfway over. The pre-sales period ends on April 29th. My goal is to sell at least 110 copies, as the advance sales determine not only the size of the print run but also how much I get paid. I’m making progress, and learning about book promotion in the process.

You can order the book from the Finishing Line Press website here.

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The book is scheduled to be released on June 24, 2016.

Until next time,
Cynthia

Petaluma Reader’s Theatre to Revive Defining Moments Production
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Posted on March 20, 2016 by

I’m super excited to announce that the Petaluma Reader’s Theatre (PRT) will be reviving their show, Defining Moments: Personal Stories of Joy and Regret, which includes my story, Elliott Comes to Play. The show is on Saturday, April 16th at 7:30 pm in Petaluma.

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This will be the first show of a new monthly series at the Prince Gallery in Petaluma. The shows will occur every 3rd Saturday.

The Defining Moments show is about those moments when things change. Moments that define who we are. Moments that give us answers, or present universal questions. Nine authors’ stories take us to New Orleans, a Dairy Queen in the desert, a 5th grade class room…. Defining Moments can happen anywhere, at any time. Come hear these interesting, disturbing, enlightening stories, brought to life by the talented PRT cast. Tickets are $12. Available here and at the door.

I was able to see the production the last time it was performed in 2012. Seeing my work on stage, brought to life by  talented actors, was one of the highlights of my writing career. I can’t wait to see it again, this time with Nate!

If you can, see this show. You won’t regret it.

Until next time,
Cynthia

Pre-Sales Period for Across An Aqueous Moon Has Begun
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Posted on March 6, 2016 by

The advance sales of my poetry collection, Across An Aqueous Moon: Travels in Autism, started on Monday, February 29th and will continue until April 29th. My goal is to sell at least 110 copies, as the pre-sale period determines not only the size of the print run but also how much I get paid. I’m proud of this book and want it to reach as many people as possible, particularly those impacted by autism spectrum disorder. So I will do my very best to meet or exceed my goal.

You can order the book from the Finishing Line Press website here.

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The book is scheduled to be released on June 24, 2016.

Until next time,
Cynthia

Celebrating My 300th Post
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Posted on February 28, 2016 by

Champagne_uncorking_photographed_with_a_high_speed_air-gap_flashIn honor of my 300th post (yes, this is lucky number 300), I’m asking you, my faithful readers, to help me with a little project. I have been thinking about compiling a book of essays culled from my blog, An Unplanned Life. I might throw in a few others for good measure, but mostly I intend to use material from the blog.

I need your help in selecting what to include.

I’ve been writing pretty much weekly, with a few lapses, since 2011. That’s a lot of time and a lot of posts. 300 to be exact. Which ones did you like the best? I want to know!

Respond in the comments below or shoot me a message. I look forward to discovering which posts were your favorites.

Until next time,
Cynthia

Revised Book Cover for Across An Aqueous Moon
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Posted on February 21, 2016 by

Last month I shared the book cover designed by my multi-talented boyfriend, Nathan McKenna, for my forthcoming poetry collection, Across An Aqueous Moon: Travels in Autism. Finishing Line Press (FLP) loved it–until they switched printers.

The new printer means that my chapbook will be perfect bound, just like the books you buy in the store. It also means that the design specs I was given for the cover no longer apply. So FLP redesigned the cover, using Nate’s artwork, to take advantage of the more sophisticated printing capabilities.

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I may be biased, but I still think it’s stunning. I’m hoping FLP will switch back to the font Nate and I selected because a) I liked it better, and b) it’s easier to read. But other than that, I am pleased.

Publishing, I am learning, involves a fair bit of letting go.

Until next time,
Cynthia

 

Book Cover for Across An Aqueous Moon: Travels in Autism
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Posted on February 7, 2016 by

As I shared back in November, my multi-talented boyfriend, Nathan McKenna, created some amazing artwork for the cover of my forthcoming poetry collection, Across An Aqueous Moon: Travels in Autism. The original plan was to use some of my daughter’s artwork on the cover. Katie’s artwork, however, is extremely colorful. We found it just didn’t translate well to black and white. Nate was determined to design a beautiful black and white cover to keep costs down, so he created the art himself and then designed the cover.

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I may be biased, but I think it’s stunning. Hopefully Finishing Line Press agrees.

Until next time,
Cynthia

 

Pre-Sales Period Set for Across An Aqueous Moon
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Posted on January 24, 2016 by

logoFinishing Line Press will offer advance sales of my poetry collection, Across An Aqueous Moon: Travels in Autism, from February 29 to April 29, 2016. You can order the book from the Finishing Line Press website or through me. More details on how this works will follow.

My goal is to sell at least 110 copies, as the pre-sale period determines the size of the print run (as well as how much I get paid). The book is scheduled to be released on June 24, 2016.

I will post updates as I know more.

Until next time,
Cynthia

Tentative Release Date Set for Across An Aqueous Moon
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Posted on January 3, 2016 by

logoI just learned that Finishing Line Press has set a tentative book release date of June 24, 2016. I’m sure it will slip a bit as we progress, but my poetry collection, Across An Aqueous Moon: Travels in Autism, is coming to a bookstore near you this summer.

I will post updates as things progress.

Until next time,
Cynthia