I'm Writing a Book. Wanna Help?

As some of you may have guessed, I am working on a book.  It's going to be similar in tone to my blog.  (You know -- snarky.)  It will be all about the ridiculous, messy, hilarious stress of being a parent, and in particular, parenting special needs children.

I really believe that, especially with the rise in autism diagnoses in this country, we need to be talking about how much stress there is for parents.  It's under-discussed, under-reported, and -- as much as I like to make you laugh about it -- serious business.  I think it's important.  I think there should be a book about it.  I want to write it.

I even have a literary agent who's as excited about the project as I am.

The thing about writing is, it takes time.  I'm applying for a grant to help me pay for not just printer paper and toner, but a babysitter once in a while.  (It's really hard to put together a coherent thought when small people are swarming around me, screaming about peanut butter sandwiches and whatnot.)  Time that I spend writing is also time that I'm not earning money (and you know I'm shameless) to help pay for the therapies Little Dude needs outside of his special education classroom.

The grant application asks for letters of references from people who are familiar with my work.  They list professors and fellow artists as examples.  I think that you are the most familiar with my work.

If I have touched your life ...
If I have made you feel less alone ...
If I have made you laugh ...
If I have given you a small break in your stressful day ...

... will you send me an email and say so?  It doesn't have to be a long letter; just a couple sentences would be enough.  I'm going to include all the emails I get in my application packet.  I'll black out any personal or identifying information in the email before sending it in.


Please email me at Mommy (at) starkravingmadmommy (dot) com.


Thanks, you guys.

xoxo,
stark. raving. mad. mommy.