Opinions...

[LisaV]

YES!!

Would a publishing company buy it?
Don't know. Often they buy off of outlines plus one chapters

Do I cite it as a CF book or a love story?
A love story

Would it sell?
Don't know

what do I include and not? How long would it end up being?
You decide

Do I stop when he dies, or bring it up to present day?
Still present day

And like others said. focus should be the story of Ry and your love story - so your daughter will have it.

 

[CowTown]

I'd offer to design the book jacket for you, if you were interested.

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[blindhearted]

I dont have any suggestions, but I do think you should write it. You are a very good writer. I usually tear up or cry when I read your stuff. As someone earlier said (i think emily), there are no books from a cf spouse, just parents and CFers. It would give a whole new perspective. You could probably sale it as a love story and a CF story...two audiences. Plus it would be a great tribute to Ry & the love you two shared. Ahava could read it when she gets older (if she wanted) and it would be about her mother and father, something to treasure.

 

[Seana30]

Allie,

You already know how I feel about it..........................

WRITE IT!! YOU ARE A WONDERFUL WRITER, AND I THINK IT WOULD BE VERY THERAPUTIC FOR YOU!

Seana

 

[Scarlett81]

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Ok, Just as everyone is saying, yes definately write it.
I would consider going to a publisher or editor. You don't always need a manuscript to go initially. You can make an appointment to talk and get advice on where to start. They could point you in the direction. Your book could be under the genre-romance, health, memoir, autobiography, quite a few options. But I think if you had an editor or publisher they'd help decide that so you pick the right one in terms of marketing, and all that political stuff. (which does matter)
I think some people would say, oh don't worry about all that political stuff. But the bottom line is, the more people that get a hold of the book, the more people hear your voice, Ry's voice, your daughter's voice, and CFs voice.
Regardless, start with jotting down everything you think of. You probably already have tons of stuff just in your blog diary! Maybe even get a voice recorder and start recording your thoughts and early memories of Ry. I think it shoud definately not soley be about CF. Above all, your story is really about true love. What goes in to true love, and you both building your little family together.

Think about the gift this would be to your daughter! And not that this is at all a reason you shoud do it, but a gift to all of us living with CF. A huge tremendous gift! Regardless, I think if you do it, not only wil you be able to do it well, you'll probably go on to write tons more books. You definately have a talent.

 

[littledebbie]

Yes, You should totally write it.  I like the idea of the love
story, it makes it relatable to everyone a little and yet it's
still uniquely your own.

 

[izemmom]

OMG!!! I was rocking Emily to sleep not even ten minutes ago and thinking,"I'm going to tell Allie to write that book becasue the one I'm reading now is not that good and she can do much better.!" I picked up a couple of cf stories at the library. Both from a parent's perspectve and meant to be uplifting...but the writing sucks!!!!! PLEASE write your story. You are a gifted writer. You make us all feel what you're feeling with your choice of words. As for finding a publisher, I know several small publishing houses in my state that do things like this exclusively. You could also find out who published existing cf stories and hit them up first. Just start it and don't worry about where it's going. The story is so powerful that the book will write itself. So, please write it. And, I swear to God that's what I was thinking while I was putting her to bed!

 

[Allie]

So, with all of your encouragement I decided to go ahead and start on it. I will be including his death, because it was a huge event in my life, and the end of our love story 'proper' , of course it was not the whole story, and that'll be clear. But I am going to start on it, and any other suggestions would be great! Thanks for all your help!

 

[debs2girls]

Allie, I agree with everyone else.....WRITE THE BOOK.....Yesterday, ok? I would love to read it too....so what if the whole world doesnt buy it, we all will....and then send each copy to you so you can sign it for us....lol...
Plus it would give you an outlet...I think it might help you to heal.

 

[Faust]

You rock Allie. Ry was a great guy, and you are an amazing female. I only talk to those who I respect and feel are smart. I'm sure some day my lady will go through what you have gone through. And let's hope that she is as proactive. Just have fun, document memories, and retell anything need to be retold. You rock girl, keep your chin up!

 

[anonymous]

Hi Allie

Before Matt had his transplant he wanted to write a book about his transplant journey. I decided, when he first passed, that I would do this project for him. I haven't started it yet but definately intend to do so. It may take a very long time but I am going go ahead and start it in the near future.

Sandy