Inundated with e-mails from fellow sufferers and
caregivers, I realised my book "Parkinson's, Shaken, Not Stirred" written
from personal experience, could make a difference. Through my writing I am
imparting an important message of support and hope to others around the world, letting
them know they're not alone in their daily struggles. I have worked long and
hard campaigning as an advocate for Gaucher disease and Parkinson's over the
last few years, so I forged ahead alone, not wanting to waste any precious time
in chasing illusive book agents and publishers. Recently I came across a delightful gentleman; a retired
journalist and author with many years experience, who has created a writer's
guild called indiePENdents.org - a global cyberspace organisation, especially
for authors having difficulty getting their foot in the door of the traditional
publishing world. Every book is carefully vetted; only those deemed worthy are accepted,
and added to an on-line catalogue. The e-book market is flooded with unknown
authors, so this is an excellent way of separating the wheat from the chaff. I
would like to say a big THANK YOU to Jasha and Julia who have put a lot of
effort, work and time into creating this amazing site. Apart from being
delighted that my book appears under "Member Books" hopefully enabling me to further spread my message, there are many
other good books of different genre; something to suite every taste, each one verified, upholding a high standard of writing. Please take a look and see for
yourself the indiePENdents site.
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