Did it bore you? Have you read it yet? It has been 10-months since my book launch…how has it affected you? Did you read part of it, or all of it? Did you pick it up and put it down? Not sure if you liked the topic? Or perhaps, you were afraid it might tap into something buried deep in you. Maybe it didn’t move you at all. Maybe you’d rather have a hot fudge sundae! Like…who wouldn’t!
Is it still sitting on your table waiting for you to read it? Do you think it will take forever when other’s have read it in two days? Did it make you cry or laugh? Both or neither?
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| Book Launch August 18, 2017 |
Believe me there is no right or wrong answer. I have spoken to several people who started to read my book then realized it hit too close to home. I’ve spoken with other people who simply bought it to support me. Others have read it in two-days while others think it will take two-months. It shows me that my book is speaking to everyone in a personal way. I find that exciting!
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| L to R: Family Mike, Cyndi Jo, Mom |
Did you know 100 people came to my book launch and I did a pilot support group in the fall?
How is my book speaking to you?
And did you realize there are questions in the back of the book should you want to dig a little deep for yourself, do a support group, or a book club?
What town and/or state or country has my book, Wounded Song, landed? Please share.
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| My Dad’s banjo from the 1970s |
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| Curtis Willey played era songs and original “Your Gift is You” |
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My Grandpas Violin – book cover
  Bill and Cyndi Jo Hemby (Sister & bro in law)
They manned the book table
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| Lil’ Shadow (aka Cyndi Jo) and me |
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| L to R: Dawn, Tammy Sue, Linda (my childhood friends in the book) |
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| Candle – gift from Linda |
Tammy, I read about 90% of the book and passed it to my mom to read. It was touching and I thought you were courageous to share such intimate moments of your life we would all normally be too ashamed to admit. I can't say that I could relate to the times as my years of childhood were different culturally. I did reflect on situations I may or may not have handled ideal as a mother to 3 children though, which was not an expectation when starting the book.
You did a great job finding healing through this journey and I hope it continues. xoxo
Dear Sara, thank you for sharing your heart. You show another way my book can reach people. Not only did you see a reason to share with your mom, you found a personal connection. As a mother of three, with a hard job ahead of her, I hope my book offered pause and reflection, not condemnation. For that is not my intention. Your experience with my book is moving and encouraging. Thank you!