What an exciting summer it has been!
Y’all know I’ve been writing a book–and that book is finally HERE! I’ve poured my soul into writing and editing Royally Incomplete for the past three years; we’ve been through life changes, brand changes, name changes, and body changes. I’m so proud to present my blog, in book form, plus a little extra.
I’ve been working with Eliezer Tristan Publishing, an indie publishing house that focuses on mental health narratives and stories. I am so grateful to have been writing this blog for the past three years, because it flowed so seamlessly into a book. The timing, the energy and everything that went into this was all just perfect, and it has produced something that I’m really proud of.
But it hasn’t all been because of me. My editor, Leighanna, designer Michelle, and the CEO of ETP, Sarah Fader, have been so valuable to me throughout this process. In my publisher, I have made a new friend, so many connections, and I’m looking forward to even more as this comes to true fruition.
This book is more than just my blog on paper; it contains some never-before-read essays and poems by me: including “The Calculator in my Brain”, “Skipping Meals Can Make You Relapse” and “Attacking a President’s Weight Isn’t a Valid Way to Be Political”, as well as a workbook-style comments section for readers to engage with the writing and the content. It’s meant to be for anyone who is trying to garner a better understanding of body acceptance, using the questions and experience that I’ve had to grapple with in my three years on this journey. It’s just about what’s worked for me and giving people those same tools so that they can heal too–regardless of whether they have a clinical ED diagnosis.
The paperback is up for preorder on Amazon this week, too!
That’s not it!
Summer has had me busy on social media, too! I started the Body Love Book Club, a discussion group that meets monthly on Instagram to discuss a book related to fat studies, body acceptance, recovery, body image, or related topics. This past week was our first meeting, and we discussed Linda Bacon & Lucy Aphramour’s Body Respect; the conversation was small but super successful and I had a great time moderating the discussion! Stay tuned for future book discussions and dates by following my Instagram or Twitter.
I was also published as a guest writer on the Mental Health at Home blog, in which I discussed the possibility of “overdosing” on self help/self care and how it impacts and impedes recovery. Check it out and let me know what you think! And if you’re a mental health recovery blogger in need of guests, I’d love to write for you! I’m also looking for collaborations and interviews (maybe you have a really cool recovery or MH podcast???) to engage with in the coming months pending my book release. Contact me!
Right now, I’m waiting on the paper copy to come out so that I can sign and send a few to those who want them in the near future; and I’m looking for people to read and review the ebook/Kindle edition on Amazon! If that’s something you’re interested in, definitely head over to the link, purchase and download, and review the book!
Have the best weekend everyone!
