I did it!!

I started my BiPolar memoir! And I have an agent interested in iy as soon as it's finished. So, I better get busy and finished it as quickly as possible.

On another note, I've been Full blown manic since last Tuesday. More than 10 days ago, I went to visit my mom, sisters, and brother in NV for 5 days. Then after that, I went to a writers conference for 5 days. Then after I came home I went manic and have been ever since.

I see my psych. today. I hope he has good news and can make some positive changes w/my meds. He's already made some changes. I e-mailed him immediately when I realized I was manic.

Love the modern age. I don't need to go in for an appt. I can reach him when ever I need to.. just send him an e-mail. :-)

But, back to the book.

I'm thrilled to be writing it, but it is digging into a past that I'm not sure I've completely come to grips with yet. We'll soon find out.

It's only a slice of what I call my Bipolar years. It's starting with right before I went into the hospital in 1998 and the year and 1/2 afterward to my recovery.

That's it.

Vicki, did you listne in on the teleseminar we did with Sue Silverman about writing memoir?

If not, make sure you grab it on the members only page at www.NABBW.com.

Perfect timing for your new adventure.

No, I never did... but I'll make sure to go find it. Thanks!

Good for you, Vicki! I'll be one of the first to read it when it's published. You go, girl!

Dotsie, I'm a doofus... I don't have a sign on...or if I did, I can't remember it, but I can't get into the member page.

Vicky knows that I am her #1 fan so I'll be in line for sure for this new book. Vicky, one thing that Sue Silverman said about memoirs is that they are a slice of life, not an entire lifetime, so it seems to me you are on an excellent path with the makings of a great memoir.

You know we're all behind you. Good luck with the doc and we're squeezing you tight with love!

Thanks, Dianne. I'm really excited about it. I'm going to work on it this weekend at my writers retreat.

Thanks, JJ....My #1 fan wouldn't let me down... :-) I appreciate all the support. I'm just writing from my heart... I didn't know I was doing it "right" or "wrong"... So am glad to know I picked the "right way"!!

Sue also pointed out there is no right or wrong way...there is YOUR way. So see? Your gut tells the story and that can only be right.

I can't wait Vicki, you put so much into your writing. But then, you don't need another plug! ha!

Vicki I am so glad to are writing again. Oh aqnd by the waqy you were in Vegas?????????? So why didn't I see you for lunch or something? Hummmm!!!

Chatty, I wasn't in Vegas Per Say... I was actually in a little itty bitty town named Beatty... at the gates of hell (Death Valley)

Have you heard of it??

Vicki, email me and I'll give you the scoop for getting on the Members Only page.

I sure have Vicki, its like a dot on the map with plenty of heat and creepy crawly things...

It even made it to the map as a dot? Wow!!

It has about 800 people.. and I think my mom knows them all personally. You can walk the entire (ENTIRE) length of the town in 15 minutes... and that's walking at a regular pace.

There's one blinking red light. It sits at a 4 way stop sign corner

My mom is the museum manager. My baby sister works at the hardware store. My other two sisters work at the Stagecoach, the ONLY good place to stay in town where they have a restaurant, hotel and casino.

My brother is a contractor helping anyone and everyone who needs work done on their house. His wife tends bar.

I also have an aunt and uncle that live there, as well as a 3 nieces and a nephew. Oh, and a drunk cousin.

Would I move there to be closer to my family? HECK NO!!! Why do you think I live in Florida? And there is 2000 miles between us?

I love my family desperately, but I can only take them in small doses and on my terms.

Vicki, were you reaised there? It sounds like a neat little town to retire.

Way to go, Vicki. And I know what you mean about distance and relatives....

Vickie...I'm soooooooooooooooooooooooo proud of you and so happy that this is coming true for you. Wow...it must be the best feeling in the world; to see your work in print. I want an autographed copy!!! Please????

Love and hugs
Dee

What a happy end..or better yet; ... a happy beginning! This is wonderful news Vicki! You set an example for many of us!

Hey, Vickie: Congratulations! My poetry book (Sanctuary of the Soul) is in the process of publication.

My memoir: Ghost Child to Triumph (from a child with no voice, to someone who speaks up against injustice) will be published next year, either self.....or if an agent I have is interested; only wrote it 15 years ago, LOL, LOL

When will your book be available?

Hugs, Alice

Alice, love the name of your memoir. Very telling!

Thanks everyone. Hopefully, the book will only take a year to write. I've a goal to get it to a particular agent by then.

Dotsie, no, I wasn't raised there. I was raised in Michigan. My mom, sisters, and brother moved to NV a while ago.

I'll definitely let everyone here know when it's available !