I’ve had a few different book ideas percolating for a while now, and I would love your help as I work to bring the next one into the world. For the past fifteen years or so, my books have released every three to four years.
My writing cycle typically involves:
Year One: waiting for an idea, then sitting with the idea and trying it out in small ways, like social media posts and essays
Year Two: writing a proposal and finding a publisher
Year Three: writing the book itself
Year Four: talking about the book and learning so much more along the way
To Be Made Well came out three years ago, so I’m already behind in this process. I do not have a publisher for whatever comes next, but I also find myself with a backlog of ideas for at least three new books in my head!
Still, I’ve decided to turn my attention toward a book for parents and caregivers of children with disabilities who want to know that their family matters and that they can take the next step toward a good future. The book is based on my Reimagining Family Life with Disability workshop and has three main sections, which should equip readers to:
- Delight in your child
- Connect to community
- Take the next step toward a good future
I’m still in the early stages of drafting a proposal, chapter outline, and writing this book. And that’s where you come in.
If you are a parent or caregiver of a child (of any age) with a disability (of any type), what are your top three questions about reimagining family life with disability? (If you need more prompts: What feels impossible to you right now? What gets in the way of imagining a good future for your family? What would help you believe a good future is possible?) Leave a comment below, send me an email, message me from my Contact page.
I would love to hear from you (and/or from your friends—please share this newsletter with people who might be willing to respond). I’ll keep you posted on how this process goes. Thank you for your thoughts and questions!
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