narcolepsy memoir
Wide Awake and Dreaming: Celebrating One Year
One year ago, I published my memoir. I set out to change perceptions of narcolepsy and I believe my book is accomplishing that goal. There hasn’t been one defining moment when I knew writing this book was worth it. Instead it’s been a collection of quiet moments – emails, hugs, letters, tweets, and heart-felt “thanks…
Read MoreGive the Gift of Narcolepsy Awareness: Purchase Signed Books
This holiday season, I’m excited to offer personalized signed copies of “Wide Awake and Dreaming: A Memoir of Narcolepsy” for a discount rate of $15 a book (plus shipping). Order by Dec. 10 to ensure Christmas delivery Bulk discounts on orders of 10 books or more To place your order, contact me at REMRunner01@gmail.com In…
Read MoreFree E-Book Weekend Sept. 14-15, 2013
Recently, the NARCOLEPSY: NOT ALONE campaign soared past our 500 photo goal, with over 725 photos in the gallery now. Thank you for your support, I can’t tell you how much this campaign means to me. Let’s celebrate with free books! Download the award-winning Wide Awake and Dreaming: A Memoir of Narcolepsy e-Book for FREE on Sept. 14-15, 2013. When: Saturday…
Read MoreMeeting My Hero, Dr. Oliver Sacks
“Writing is better than morphine.” -Dr. Oliver Sacks This week, I had the opportunity to attend a book event with Dr. Oliver Sacks at Sixth & I in Washington, DC. Dr. Sacks discussed his recent book, Hallucinations – which includes a chapter on narcolepsy’s hypnagogic hallucinations. Dr. Sacks explained, “Hallucinations are high-jacking your perceptual system… You…
Read MoreNarcolepsy Memoir Reaches Over 12,000 Readers in Six Months
Happy half birthday to Wide Awake and Dreaming! Six months ago, I published my book with joy and fear. Would people like it? Well, it’s been a whirlwind 6 months. Precious Moments: Reaching over 12,000 Readers First Place in San Francisco Book Festival Biography/Autobiography Award Receiving 146 Amazon Reader Reviews TV Interview on Forward Motion Ranked #1…
Read MoreWhere in the World is Wide Awake and Dreaming?
In six months, my book has reached readers all over the world. Here are some highlights. Thank you for sharing your photos. Send more to add to the collection!
Read MoreLink between H1N1 flu and narcolepsy in children and adults: SLEEP 2013 Research Update Part I
At SLEEP 2013, I attended many fascinating sessions exploring the frontier of sleep science. I am not a scientist, but as a sleep and narcolepsy advocate, I will provide major takeaways from SLEEP 2013’s scientific program in upcoming blog posts. At the meeting, new data from Finland, France and China further suggested a link between…
Read MoreFree E-Book Giveaway this Mother’s Day Weekend
Download the award-winning Wide Awake and Dreaming: A Memoir of Narcolepsy e-Book for FREE on May 11-12, 2013. My book recently won first place in the San Francisco Book Festival Biography/Autobiography competition. Let’s celebrate with free books! When: Saturday May 11 & Sunday May 12, 2013 (12:00am -11:59pm PST)Where: Amazon.com – download free e-book here.Don’t have a Kindle? No…
Read MoreWide Awake and Dreaming Awarded Winner of San Francisco Book Festival Biography/Autobiography Competition
Wide Awake and Dreaming: A Memoir of Narcolepsy won first prize in the 2013 San Francisco Book Festival Biography/Autobiography competition. My heart raced with joy receiving the news today! Congratulations to Runner-Up (and New York Times Bestseller), Brain on Fire by Susannah Cahalan. I can’t wait to read Ms. Cahalan’s book. Winners will be honored on May 18,…
Read MoreJulie Flygare Featured on Dr. Don Show
On Friday afternoon, I had the pleasure of being on the Dr. Don Show to talk about Wide Awake and Dreaming: A Memoir of Narcolepsy. Listen online here. Friday’s show aired live on two Arizona radio stations (KAAA 1230 AM and KZZZ 1490 AM). It was so much fun to discuss my book with Dr.…
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