Book Event with Washington DC Narcolepsy Community

This Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013, from 12:30 – 3:00 p.m., my book will be featured at the Narcolepsy & Hypersomnia Support Group of the Greater Washington DC Area.  The meeting is open to all people with narcolepsy or hypersomnia and their supporters. I will be selling and signing books. We can discuss topics from my book…

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Book Club Guide for Wide Awake and Dreaming: A Memoir of Narcolepsy

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: Note: These questions aim to encourage discussion; there are no right/wrong answers. Before reading this book, what did you think of narcolepsy? Did this book change your perception?   When Julie finally brings up her sleepiness with a primary care doctor, Dr. Andrews, the doctor says everyone gets sleepy. Julie has a gut feeling…

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An Unforgettable Day: Celebrating My Book Launch

On January 5, 2013, over 40 people came together in Great Falls, Virgina to celebrate my book release.  It was a day I will cherish forever. Old friends and new readers alike gathered at my dear friend Gail’s home. I gave a few remarks and read two favorite passages. Thank you, Gail for hosting such…

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Get Inspired! New Year’s Day Free E-Book

Please spread the word to friends, family and health professionals- the Kindle e-book of Wide Awake and Dreaming: A Memoir of Narcolepsy will be FREE on Jan 1, 2013. Download here. Don’t have a Kindle? No problem!Download a FREE Kindle App here to read on your computer, smartphone or tablet (including iPad, iPhone, Mac, Windows 8 PC or tablet, Android phone or…

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2012: Year in Review

2012 was an exciting year – I realized some big dreams including:1. Publishing my memoir!2. Giving 12 narcolepsy presentations across the country – from California to Cleveland; from Florida to Boston.3. Launching my video series.4. Running Mt Washington Road Race in honor of my father & raising $3,000 for narcolepsy research.5.  Organizing the FDA initiative for narcolepsy.6. Sharing my story…

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Free E-Book Happy Holidays Promotion

On Christmas Day, Dec. 25, 2012, the Kindle edition of Wide Awake and Dreaming: A Memoir of Narcolepsy will be FREE to read for 24 hours.  Don’t have a Kindle? Download a FREE Kindle App here to read on your computer, smartphone or tablet (including iPad, iPhone, Mac, Windows 8 PC or tablet, Android phone or…

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My Narcolepsy Memoir is Published and On Sale!

I’m thrilled to release Wide Awake and Dreaming: A Memoir of Narcolepsy! Three million people worldwide live with narcolepsy, a fascinating yet little known disorder of the sleep/wake/dream cycle. Purchase Paperback:Amazon.com, Amazon.co.uk, Amazon.de, Amazon.fr, Amazon.it, Amazon.es Kindle Edition: Amazon.com, Amazon.co.uk, Amazon.de, Amazon.fr, Amazon.it, Amazon.es Waking up on Saturday morning, an aura of peacefulness surrounded me. I smiled from ear-to-ear. Later, my boyfriend surprised me with flowers and…

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Praise for “Wide Awake and Dreaming: A Memoir of Narcolepsy”

So excited to share my very first book review here! Written by the amazing blogger Amanda of “Small Steps: A teenager’s look at living with multiple chronic illnesses including an undiagnosed condition, narcolepsy, cataplexy and gluten and lactose intolerance.”  Thank you so much, Amanda! What the experts are saying about my book: “Julie’s memoir describes with eloquence…

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Unveiling Wide Awake and Dreaming’s Book Cover

The story of my book cover begins with friendship and tears. Last summer, I sat at a fancy restaurant booth with one of my best friends, Melissa, in Palo Alto, CA and unraveled a large rolled-up piece of paper – a birthday gift from Melissa! Inside was an original etching called “Dreaming” by the rising talented…

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