Yay Times and Transcript!

The Times and Transcript did an article about me! And it was in today's paper. Eeek! Unfortunately the online copy of the paper is behind a paywall so I can't link to the article but the gist of it is that I have CF and I'm waiting for a lung transplant and that I wrote a book about my cycling trip during my free time. All stuff that you most likely already know if you're reading my blog.

The journalist who called me asked if I had any 'words of encouragement for younger people who have CF or anyone who has a disability.' I kind of froze and couldn't think of much on the spot but of course thought of a better answer a few hours later. If I had to answer that now it would be something like: "Don't let yourself or your life be defined by your disability. It is amazing what you're capable of when you ignore the perceived limits that come with your label. Take opportunities when they arise because you never know when you're going to get a second chance. Focus on the positive and when you're struggling, don't worry about the future and take everything just one day at a time." (that blurb just about covers all the wisdom I've accumulated over the last 27 years)

I love that a staged-book-reading selfie made it into the paper.

More Books Available!

Dear amazing people of the blogosphere and beyond, 

You're all fantastic. Thank you for buying my book and harassing your friends to do the same.

Because of you, I've sold almost 500 copies which is amazing considering most self-published books sell 100-150 copies. I can safely say that all my expectations have been blown out of the water. So thank you!! I think I have the best support system that has ever existed. 

*giant hug for all*

While I'm on the subject, books are now being sold at Mike's Bike Shop in Moncton, NB! There are still lots of copies available at Frenchy's and Scotiabank in Petitcodiac and my apartment in Toronto. There are also more books heading to Halifax on Friday for anyone still wanting a copy from there. Or just message me and I'll mail you one. Or get your e-copy online by clicking above on 'I wrote a book!' There's no excuse for you not to be reading the #1 bestseller of Scotiabank and Frenchy's. (Teeheehee)

But seriously, thank you all. I couldn't have done it without you.

More books!

Having grossly underestimated the demand, I am pleased to report that the second batch of books have arrived in NB! Frenchy's and Scotiabank in Petitcodiac have graciously offered to sell copies so stop in and pick up your copy today!

Don't forget the e-version is available to download if you don't want to leave the house.

Thank you everyone!

Books books books!

The books made it to Halifax and Petty. Yay!!

Aaaand all the extras have sold. Already. Before they could actually be removed from the box. The support I'm getting is outstanding!

I will be doing another order this week so if you missed the first order, let me know and I'll make sure a copy is held for you. Don't miss your chance to get your hands on what all the cool kids will be reading this winter!

Here is another poster from my ad campaign!

E-version is actually available now! Just click on the 'I wrote a book!' tab to download your copy today!

The books have arrived!

[Gmail and affiliates (ie, this blog) was down for most of the day in case anyone was having trouble viewing the blog. Send your angry letters to Google!]

In other news...the books have arrived!!! Well, the Toronto ones anyway. I was so excited to get the slip in the mail but then disappointment when I saw that I had to pick them up at the actual post office instead of the front desk (I though that was why I had a doorman?). Apparently I owed 'taxes' and whatnot. Stupid taxes and whatnot.

It was super thrilling to actually have the books, even though going to get them was annoying thanks to the crazy cold wind that has overtaken the city today (yes I took the car but it was still cold). I know the e-version is up and the book has technically been done for a month or so but it seems more real when I have the final version in my hands. For some reason a .doc file isn't quite as satisfying (not that I'm anti-e-books, it's just different when it's mine).

When I started writing the book, my personal deadline was 'before my transplant'. Seeing as that is a unknown date, after Oct, I had no more time to procrastinate as I could have gotten the call any minute. So now that the book is here, I can be comfortable having my transplant knowing I made my deadline (not that I would have turned down the call on the grounds of 'my book isn't ready yet').   

So if you live in the Toronto area and ordered a book, they are here! Hopefully the Halifax and Petitcodiac will arrive next week!

Amazon does not have fancy packaging.

Yay!!!!

The book is ready!!

The books have been ordered (expected to arrive Feb 1st), but in case you can't wait until then or were simply waiting for the e-version, it is now available for you to enjoy! Click on the tab above (the one titled "I wrote a book!") and follow the instructions to download the book to your device.

Thank you everyone for your tremendous support!

Book Poster!

I made a poster for my book! Well actually it was for my sister to hang up at work but then I figured I should share it with other people since I did all the work.

If you are outside of the Maritimes, just replace 'Maritimer' with 'Human'.

Obviously I should start working as a 'stay-at-home-poster-maker-for-self-published books'. I'm sure there is a big market for that. 

So I wrote a book...

One of the projects I've been working on during my free time is writing the story of when my brother David and I cycled across Canada. I've always wanted to write out our adventure for myself as it seems like something that should be better documented. I didn't know where to start as writing 'we cycled, we cooked supper, we pitched the tent, we slept' 86 times would be incredibly boring so I started out writing one story I thought was interesting per province. 

Then I realized I had other funny traveling stories that I thought should be written down and kept writing until I had something that resembled a book. So after a lot of editing (which is so boring and made cleaning the apartment seem enjoyable), I will soon have for you (after just one more check for spelling mistakes)...

Wanderlust: That time I cycled across Canada and other stories

My "make sure everything looks ok copy". The actual copies may look slightly different.

The paper copies will be 12$ and will be available for pick up or delivery in the Toronto, Petitcodiac, or Halifax areas (hopefully by the end of the month).

For those outside of those areas or for anyone who prefers an e-book, there will soon be available as pub or .mobi download on here for your e-reader/tablet/phone.  

And if you live outside of the Toronto, Petitcodiac, or Halifax areas and feel like you must have a paper copy of the book, it will be available as a ‘print on demand’ book on Amazon at some point in the near future (However, royalties from Amazon are only about 2$/book and you would have to pay extra for shipping so if at all possible, it's better for both of us if you could buy it from me/my parents/my sister/Isaiah's sister although I completely understand if that is not do-able).  

So if you want a paper copy in the Toronto/Petitcodiac/Halifax area, please email me (adwtsn at gmail.com) so I'll have a rough idea of how many to print off (I don't want to print off too many copies and have to start pedaling boxes of them in front of the subway stations).