Watch this space.
Shortly after adopting, and having attending a Safebase Training programme, we realised that many of the books about adoption to help children process just what is going on with them, were aimed at younger children than ours. They were either too simplified or didn’t resonate with our boys.
As a result, I sat down with the husband and we brainstormed some characters and a rough story we thought the boys would love. I left this for a while and then revisited it some 6 months later. I then had to stop and deal with the cancer diagnosis, the intense treatment and stem cell transplant so my heart was elsewhere.
Two years on and I have been using this time to get back into writing and I love it. I entered a competition with Fi&Books, https://www.fiandbooks.com and have won a competition to finally get my book published!
We are currently working through the editing process and will then move on to working with an amazing illustrator. I can’t wait to see this come to life and to be able to share this with you.
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April 22, 2020 at 2:32 PM
That’s fantastic news. I have adopted a sibling group and the oldest is 13. I have found it difficult to find something that she will relate to as most are for a younger audience. Also the challenges are quite different for my 13 year old compared with the 5 or 8 year old. I wish you all the best with your book and look forward to finding out more details in the future. Sheila
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April 22, 2020 at 10:00 PM
This is amazing news keep us posted. Will be in line to purchase my copy.
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April 23, 2020 at 9:03 AM
Of course. You will have to send me your address privately if you can x
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April 23, 2020 at 9:05 AM
Many thanks Sheila. That must be really tough as I imagine there are few resources to assist a 13 year old. Thanks for your kind words.
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