my uncle dicky (otherwise known as author richard chaffer) has written several books over the past 15 years. last year, he met a publisher at a local book festival who was really interested in his work. since then, he's been working with them, and they've decided to publish not one...but three of his books!
his fiction focuses on a subject close to him that most people aren't brave enough to talk about -- schizophrenia. his first book, walkabout, runabout, is an honest account of his experience living with the disorder.
more than 24 million people in the world have schizophrenia. so, it's likely you know someone who has it, too. if you'd like to know what your friend or family member is going through, then walkabout, runabout might really help. it's now available on amazon.com.
needless to say, i'm really proud of him for his tenacity through this whole process. though i worked for years in the publishing industry (and am sort of a book geek besides), i've learned a lot from talking to him about the publishing process and seeing him work through revision after revision with his editor.
congratulations, uncle dicky!
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