New Me and New Book!

Hello!

I know it's been a good long time since you've heard from me.  I've lost a lot of weight.  Unfortunately, I have just that much more to lose and then some.  That's depressing, but at least I know I can do it now!  I'll get back to weight tomorrow, as I am now in the middle of writing my first novel and second book.  Called Pieces of Mother, you can access info at INDIEGOGO, where I am collecting donations to aid me in promoting and selling this book about domestic violence.  It is one of the most important subjects, for women in particular, but men as well.  See below for the amazing details!  If you would like to donate and check out all that's about, go here: DONATE  Thank you!

Ever wanted to write the Great American Novel? 

Pieces of Mother, the story of 13 year-old Jude spoke to me.  She lives in a 1970's household full of violence and alcohol.  How will she save herself and her sisters?  A gripping story of one young girl attempting to escape her cruel stepfather and her mother, who may just have given up.  This book is about the violence we witness, love, death, and redemption.

Excerpt from Pieces of Mother:

"Jude put their loot in the flowered basket at the front of her bike and they were off! She pedaled very carefully around the church, as everyone was spilling out of church and filling the street, and went home to find the car gone. She went into the house with Beth, scuttled downstairs to the finished basement, and made a fort with chairs and sleeping bags. She threw all the couch pillows into the hole she made, and put in her tape recorder, the candy and drinks, and crawled in. Beth crawled in after her. Jude put in her Barry Manilow tape. They stayed in there the rest of the afternoon. 
‘Til they heard the door slam"

Since I am self-publishing, I will need the money for my ISBN number, books to sell, table and event fees for selling, gas and toll $ for traveling to independent bookstores, conventions, and book fairs.  Thank you!

To see more of my work, including the non-fiction book, She's So Bipolar at Amazon:      http://www.amazon.com/Shes-So-Bipolar-Veronica-...

It's Time For a Before and After...so far!

My clothes are bigger, my rings are bigger, and it's all over now.  When I went back to look at the photos, I realized I do look different.  78 pounds are gone.  The first pic is my heaviest, and the other, just last week...

Funny, I am noticing the little things lately, like getting out of a chair without it coming with me, or being able to walk through a narrow passage.  These things and more make a difference too - even if you can't see them.

My New Business

In an attempt to earn money while writing, getting out to meet people, and having a little fun, too - I started as a Consultant for Thirty-One Gifts, and it is working to keep me occupied enough to cut down eating a lot.  Snacks are gone.  I don't have time for them - not between this awesome company and my own writing.

Why mention this?  Nothing but shameless self-promotion... I have a good reach with this blog, and I thought that some of you will be interested.

FIRST person to make a $60 order of products alone, (plus shipping and tax), will win a free gift!

Here's the link for you to take a look at what I have to offer through the company.   Feel free to put your order under "Kristina's Catalog Party."

https://www.mythirtyone.com/poppies/

Also, if you are interested in selling Thirty-One, message me! :)