New Novel Addressing Bipolar, Asperger's and Adoption! (WICKED GOOD)

Good morning to you all!

I wanted to share an interview I just posted on my main blog, 'The Gift', with authors Joanne Lewis and Amy Lewis Faircloth. Their new novel (adult fiction with a YA crossover), Wicked Good, focuses on a young man named Rory and his mother trying her best to cope with the difficulties in raising him. He's an amazing guy with many talents but he also lives with hurdles that often make him feel 'different'.

This is a MUST READ for anyone caring for, or who cares about, a young person living with bipolar, Asperger's and/or adoption. The most amazing part is that even though the story is fictional, many of Rory's experiences come from Amy's personal experiences with raising a child with these same struggles.

Please join us on 'The Gift' and post a comment or ask a question to win a FREE copy of the book. And feel free to share this with anyone you think who could benefit from the story or who needs to relate to it.

Peace and love on this Thursday! =)

Amy (left) and Joanne (right) Lewis.

Finding Your Happy Place

Picture courtesy of 'The Minimalists' Website

How is everyone out there doing with the changes in season/weather?

Like many of you, I am tremendously affected by the weather and change of seasons--especially when going from warm to cooler. Right now I am exhausted. It's taking so much effort just to get through my day and it's frustrating. Yet when I put my head down for a nap or to sleep, I'm wide awake. Then when I do fall asleep, I'm plagued with horrible nightmares. Of course what happens is that the lack of sleep tends to intesify depression and/or anxiety issues which further interupts sleep. Can anyone relate to this?

This year, I'm working really hard with trying to find my happy place. All that means is surrounding myself with people and things that make me the happiest and feel most fulfilled. I'm hoping this will force me to focus on the positive things in my life rather than allowing them to be clouded over with those negative things that tend to take over. We should all find a way to do this...then winter won't seem as long, cold, tiring and dreary.

So, here's what I'm going to do: