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Allie

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It's been suggested to me several times, and even more as of late, that I write a book about Ry and I, enough suggestions that I've actually considered writing it. (From a person who considers herself a mediocre writer at best) I wanted to know what people thought of the idea. Obviously, it would be a lengthy project, and wouldn't be finished for a few years, but should I even attempt it? I have a lot of questions.

Would a publishing company buy it?

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

Would it sell?

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

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


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Emily65Roses

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You are an AP English teacher, you can write. Shush that.

Publishing peoples buy CF books all the time, from all sorts of standpoints.

It's a CF book/SLASH/love story. Both!! A love story with "unspeakable odds" or some selling phrase like that.

I'd buy it!!! Mike'd even read it, I think. And he doesn't usually read my CF books that aren't strictly medical fact.

Start when you met Ry, or started dating him. Include his death, and then either include a chapter of your life after (or a new "book" like when books get cut up into a few different "books" Book1, Book2, etc, you know what I mean?)... or you could do it as an Epilogue.

Those are my opinions. My last opinion??? WRITE IT WRITE IT WRITE IT!!!!!!!!! I'm writing a book right now, have been for about a year, and will continue until I'm almost dead. Hah. It's about my life with CF, and my CF life intertwined with Mike. I'd love to read your book. Do it do it! <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif" border="0">
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Lurking4now

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Great idea!  With all of these questions swirling around in
your head, it sounds like a good head start on this project.
 I don't really have any answers to your questions, but I bet
if you let them stew for awhile, your vision will start to take
shape and you'll find your own answers.
 
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Emily65Roses

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Oh AND!! I've seen books written by CFers, and by CF parents... I have yet to see a CF spouse book.

<font size="+2">WRITE IT WRITE IT!!!!!!</font>
 
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EnergyGal

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I do believe you are an excellent writer. From reading your material, I can tell that writing a book would be good for your health and would be a tribute to Ry and excellent for your daughter to witness.

I hope it sells as a love story so others can read and learn about cf and no matter what illness you have, people who are disabled or who have a health condition can meet and get married and have a life.

More people need to learn what the meaning of love is. Your story will tell all

Educating about cf throughout the book rather than a chapter devoted to the illness would be more interesting.

Do I stop when he dies? I can see you telling the story from another perspective. Perhaps writing from the perspective of how you met and how you were captivated by the person who he was not knowing what would be one day. Carry that theme throughout the book and not mentioning his death as he is still living on in another way.

At the end of the book, I would have an epilogue. His death is not the focus of course but I could see the whole book on how you enjoyed, lived and loved your lives together.

I think when people can take away a theme from a book and always remember that impact, your book will be a success and an experienced shared
Risa
 
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lovingBenandCambree

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Well Allie you already know my opinion on this. I think you absolutley should. It may even end up being theraputic in a way. I think that it would definitely get published and you know everyone on here would read it so that is a good baseline<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

I am still considering doing my own. It may be a while but anyway, I would read your book in a heartbeat.

Em
 
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LouLou

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I've told you before that I think you have a real gift with words. I think, as I've expressed before, that you should write a book. Yes, a publisher would pick it up and I think the market would be much further than just the CF community since it is a love story and there are many people that deal with chronic illness in their family. I think I heard a stat once that 1 in 3 deals with chronic illness. Definitely go for it!!!
 
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Emily65Roses

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Haha! I told you! So far, you've gotten a yes from everyone... and so you should
<font size="+2">WRITE IT WRITE IT!!!!!!!</font>
*pinches you*
 
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JazzysMom

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I like Risa's idea of not making his death the "focus". I think it would be more of the things that you went thru with him which would include & exclude CF. The love that grew & continues to grow. Pretty much the way you have entries in your blog is a perfect way. The one with you walking onto the cold kitchen floor I think is a perfect opener (that would address his death) then go back to dating, engagement, marriage, adoption, illness & the continuation of. Something along those lines.I absolutely think its a fabulous idea. No matter which way you go about it, I think it will be a best seller! Of course....you will have to remember all of us here when you are famous. Your loyal fans when you were known as Allie, The Jewish Geek instead of Allie, The Well Known Author!
 
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Ryleigh

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I think you are such an inspiration! Please write a book so you can
share with all of us and uplift us all.
 
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skh

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Allie, I think that's a great idea! You have such gift with words. I would love to read your book. And the others are right, this just may end up being theraputic and a way of healing for you. So, it looks like we would all benefit from this.

Start writing...I can't wait to read it!

Sue
 
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princessjdc

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I pmed you earlier about writing a book, so you know my answer YES, YES YES, WRITE, WRITE WRITE <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
 
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Faust

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I will come over with a chilled bottle of vino and help you write it <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
 
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julie

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Allie, this sounds like a fantastic idea and I really think that you should write it. You are right, it's quite a task to take on, but what a tribute to his life and your love for eachother. I think it would be a CF love story, why not... that's what the guts of it are!!!

I would definately buy this book, GO FOR IT!!
 
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65rosessamurai

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Well, Allie,
considering I have been guilty of being one of the people to suggest you write a book about Ry, The biggest benefit out of it is that Ahava would have something for when she gets older, to know about her father.
Even if it did take two years, if you just jot a few things here and there down, archive some of his stuff, eventually, you may get a book out of it.
I think it should be more of a "CF Love Story", and maybe even target those spouses who are married to CF'rs. Every story has a message, I think you could give at least two messages about CF, based on your experiences with it and marriage.
Good Luck, and you have a lot of support, already!
Fred-
(P.S. being an English Major would be no excuse not to do it! You might even find some colleague who could proofread it, etc.
Also, bringing up as close to present would be good. I think if one of your messages was to deal with the "after", it may help others in dealing with similar situations, as well, don't you agree?)
 
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CowTown

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I second Risa's thoughts on the perspective. Everyone has great ideas and I think maybe before you write it, decide whether you want the thing to sell like hotcakes, or if you mainly want this to be theraputic for you. One might not compliment the other. Depending on which direction you want it to go, the tone could be different too so I think you would want to decide on these things before hand. Maybe talk to a publishing company and get feedback as to what the best sellling theme would be and go from there. Is it a love story first and foremost and in the romantic isle or a book about CF, in the health/illness isle?. That's just part of the marketing world. But here are some of everyone's thoughts in a list to show all the good reason for doing it.

1. Tribute to Ry (I know this is very important to you!)
2. Tribute to his life and your love for eachother
3. Excellent for your daughter to have as she grows up
4. Theraputic for you now, and for your daughter later in life
5. More people need to learn what the meaning of love is
6. Ending? : not mentioning his death as he is still living on in another way
7. The market would be much further than just the CF community since it is a love story

Good luck.
 
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