A comment left on the “No More Secs” Facebook page captured the spirit of the book perfectly.

“What a nice book. I laughed, I cried, I connected to you in a way I’ve connected with no one else. It was so nice to know I’m not alone.”

“It was so nice to know I’m not alone.” That’s why I wrote it and I’m forever grateful to the readers who’ve taken the time to let me know that it was worth the effort.

Recently I happened upon a display case filled with beautiful muffins, bagels, and cookies of mammoth proportions. It made such an impression that it sparked a dream that night. It was one of those crazy nightmares where nothing fits quite right, and the more muffin I ate, the bigger the muffin got, until I could no longer distinguish my own head from the muffin. That’s not exactly what the term “muffin top” means, but it was disturbing nonetheless.

Read it: Muffin Top Madness

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As we close out 2011 and welcome in 2012, it’s a good time to take stock of life. I’m not a new year’s resolution maker, but I do like to think about the previous year and where I hope the next year will take me. 2011 was a bittersweet year, one of tremendous highs and lows.

When we welcomed 2011, I wondered if I’d be around to see 2012. As it turns out, I look and feel healthier than most people I know. Aside from my still faint eyebrows and eyelashes, and my boyish haircut, there is no clue that I survived triple-negative breast cancer and ten months of very aggressive treatment, or that I have multiple sclerosis. Life is funny that way. Despite the difficulties of the year, I am truly grateful to have lived it — life is a roller coaster and I’m happy to take another turn on the ride in 2012.

Wishing you and yours all the best in the new year.

The Buzz about Secs!
No More Secs! was previously available in Nook format on Barnes & Noble, who recently added the paperback version. They listed it at a price quite a bit lower than Amazon’s list price and — not to be underpriced by anyone — Amazon has matched it. No More Secs! in paperback is now available for $10.76 at both chains. Both still carry the eBook version at $6.99.

Did you catch my first-ever podcast appearance earlier this month? I had a lovely time speaking with Trudy Thomas about living life to the fullest despite serious health issues.
Living with HOPE (Host: Trudy Thomas) 12/9/11

I’ll be visiting with Dr. Cecile Forte on January 16 on her show called, “Who You Calling Old?” Certainly no one would call me old…
Who You Calling Old (Host: Dr. Cecile Forte) Scheduled: 1/16/12

For a woman who considers herself to be an introvert, I’m certainly getting out there these days!

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I was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2004 and triple-negative breast cancer in 2010, and in my 52 years on the planet, there have been other health issues, too. I’ve had my battles, that’s for sure. One might be tempted to harbor resentment about the piling on, but I don’t. I choose to look at it another way. This body of mine is a trooper. It fights back with a vengeance and I’m darn lucky to reside in such a resilient body.

Read it: Thankful for the Gift of Life

The eBook and paperback versions of No More Secs! Living, Laughing & Loving Despite Multiple Sclerosis have now been successfully merged on Amazon, making it easier for readers to see their options. The folks at Amazon and CreateSpace have done a magnificent job, making the merge smoothly and more quickly than anticipated. Within the next six weeks or so the book will also be available through CreateSpace’s Expanded Distribution Channel so additional book stores, libraries, and other outlets will be able to order copies.

A hat tip to Nadine of Indie eBooks for the Author Interview. And a shout out to Morgen Bailey for a listing in her non-fiction book section, as well as an Author Spotlight. An author interview with Morgen will be published on November 28. Morgen is not only a generous friend to writers, but a phenomenal writer herself, so please check out her stories. As my growing circle of U.K. friends would say, “brilliant!”

Care2 Healthy & Green Living will be hosting a book giveaway for No More Secs! in the near future — all you’ll have to do is leave on comment on their blog to have a chance to win the paperback. (Details to follow.)

I’ll be appearing on a radio show called “Living with Hope” on December 9, and on another called “Who You Calling Old?” on January 16. Surely, no one is calling me old…

Do you have a question about the book…where to buy it? how to gift it? how to peek inside? Want an author interview? Check out www.NoMoreSecs.com and if you don’t find the answers you seek email writer@webcampone.com

As Thanksgiving Day approaches, I am thankful simply to be here to give thanks this year. Happy thanksgiving to all, and may you truly appreciate your blessings.

You can get your copy by visiting WebCamp One’s online bookstore.

The paperback version of No More Secs! will be available for purchase through Amazon and other national outlets within the next few weeks, and we’ll let you know as things unfold. Of course, it’s still available in eBook format, too.

If you take a leap of faith and give it a read, I hope you come away from it on a positive note. As always, feedback is encouraged and welcomed.

For all the latest purchasing information visit: www.NoMoreSecs.com

My singing is important, though. It’s a sign that I feel good. It’s not just a good mood thing — it means I feel healthy and have extra energy to burn — and that’s not always the case.

While preparing dinner last night I was in fine form, groovin’ to classic rock and belting out some fairly horrific sounding notes. Then I considered my husband, working in our home office, and wondered if I was annoying him. How could he concentrate with my off-key chorus? But it felt too good to stop.

My precarious health situation this past year means that he appreciates just about anything I do, simply because I’m here to do it. That’s got to wear off eventually, right?

At dinner I asked the question. “How long will it last? How long will I be able to get away with making a racket before you quit appreciating my mere presence and ask me to cut it out?”

Thoughtful pause.

“I’d say pretty much for the rest of your life, babe. Sing all you want. I like to hear it.”

‘Nuff said.