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I’m getting my first picture book published!
Yesterday I received the news, a publisher officially wants to publish my picture book manuscript. It’s only a small press, and my book will only start out with a small run, but depending on how hard...
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Author Anxiety
You would think after you have your first book published and spend lots of time out in the public marketing it, that you wouldn’t be so nervous about future releases. Unfortunately, that just isn’t the...
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Too many mountains to climb?
Have you ever felt like the odds are always against you? Like you overcome one hurdle, just to have several more obstacles thrown in your path? That is how I’m feeling tonight. I know that we all have...
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When you are sick, but no one understands…living with CFS
“Painful Descent”, an expressionistic picture representing the downward spiral into chronic pain that many of us suffer. Today’s subject is inspired both by my personal experiences with health issues...
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I was a paranoid kid…is that normal?
Tonight I’ve been thinking about what a paranoid kid I used to be. I started thinking about the subject when 3 of my cats started acting totally crazy tonight. For some reason they are agitated,...
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An open letter to churches and church people about chronic illness and pain
To churches and church folks everywhere: Unfortunately, I have heard too many stories from fellow chronic pain/chronic illness sufferers about mistreatment at the hands of the church or church people....
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Autistic meltdowns…adult style
Probably any parent of a child with autism will tell you that meltdowns suck. I agree, even though I am coming from a different viewpoint, that of the person having the meltdown. If you met me and got...
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Job hunting with autism in a non-autistic world
I’m currently searching for a part-time job. I do make some money off my writing and art, but let’s face it, it can be hard to make a living off those things alone. I hope someday to do so, but right...
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New YouTube video –“Asperger’s Syndrome and Social Anxiety – is it learned or...
This week I decided to tackle a topic I’ve wanted to for a while on my vlog. I’ve always thought that my social anxiety is more a product of how people have treated me or reacted to me rather than a...
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New YouTube video, “My Asperger’s Syndrome Vlog – Jobs, Careers & Workplace...
Last week I received a request from one of my vlog viewers who wanted me to make a video about my work history, how Asperger’s affected my jobs and any advice I had to give on the subject. So that is...
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New YouTube Videos –“Selective Mutism” and “Dealing with Artistic Rejection”
This week I decided to cover two topics that I still struggle with somewhat on a regular basis. The first video deals with selective mutism, which is often associated with Asperger’s Syndrome or other...
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I’m getting my first picture book published!
Yesterday I received the news, a publisher officially wants to publish my picture book manuscript. It’s only a small press, and my book will only start out with a small run, but depending on how hard...
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New YouTube Video: Book Reviews: “Asperger’s on the Job”&“Aspergirls” by Rudy...
Hi everyone! I wanted to take a moment to share my latest Asperger’s vlog video. This video reviews two books written by Rudy Simone entitled “Asperger’s on the Job” and “Aspergirls”. Either book is a...
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Video: My Experiences with Emotional Pain or Abuse from a Church or Religion
Hi everyone! I wanted to share this video I made recently for my Spiritual Agnostic YouTube vlog channel, in the hopes that perhaps others who have experienced similar things or even much worse, might...
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Repaint the Ceiling
“Repaint the Ceiling” by Maranda Russell Waking up, I lay there and wonder how long it would take to repaint the ceiling? Maybe a subtle, powder blue, or a rolling green sea? A buttery yellow, or a...
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Fighting Fear
“Fighting Back from the Inside” drawing by Maranda Russell Fighting Fear Written by: Maranda Russell I took fear by the hand and shook him until I heard the sound of his yellow bones popping in and out...
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New Art Videos!
Sorry I haven’t updated in a bit, we are in the process of getting ready to move (moving date likely in mid-July). I did want to take a minute to share some videos I made on my YouTube vlog featuring...
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Brutally Honest Writings from a Depressive State
Today I thought I’d share a few excerpts and snippets from journal entries written while I was in a deeply depressive state. Often, writing these thoughts and feelings out has been healing and maybe...
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Fan Q&A: Favorite Musicians, Autism and Romance, Suicidal Thoughts
Hello! Today I’m sharing my most recent fan Q&A video from my YouTube vlog. In it I discuss my favorite musicians besides Michael Jackson and Nirvana, whether I believe having high-functioning...
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Can You Keep a Secret?
Can You Keep a Secret? Written by: Maranda Russell Can you keep a secret? Will you hold it close, so close that it vibrates against your own heartbeat? Will you bite your tongue, your teeth slicing...
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