Micheline Ryckman's Blog, page 16
July 3, 2018
Charting Stars Now Available as an EBOOK!
Good morning from Canada my friends! Just wanted to let you know that Charting Stars Book 1 is now available in an ebook version! We are hopeful that this option will finally give those who live really far away from us the opportunity to enjoy this story. Please take a peek in OUR SHOP!
June 8, 2018
Tourette Syndrome and Mental Health Awareness
‘Courage, dear heart.’ ~ C.S. Lewis This art is meant to represent a feeling of what can go on inside a person with mental health struggles, the reason the individual is pictured nude is to represent the vulnerability of that struggle, the dragon represents the illness and the shield represents HOPE. There is hope and knowledge out there for those who need it, if you have any of these health concerns please know that you are not alone and that you should reach out to the available services; doctors, counsellors and people around you. You do not have to do it alone.
My son was diagnosed with TS at the age of 8 years old, he is now 17. Tourette Syndrome (TS) causes tics that are sudden, intermittent, repetitive, unpredictable, purposeless, nonrhythmic, involuntary movements or sounds. Tics can be either simple or complex. The most important thing to understand about the tics associated with Tourette Syndrome is they are the result of a neuropsychiatric condition. The sounds and behaviours are involuntary and are not being done by choice.
TS can often come with package of other syndromes, my son also has OCD, anxiety, ADHD and low level depression. While some medications are available to help with the symptoms they do not completely take them away and there is no cure. Since early childhood his daily life has been an ongoing battle, and yet, despite this hard journey he is growing into one of the most likeable, kind, and loving human beings I have ever known. 
May 27, 2018
Charting Stars Interview
Hope you enjoy this little interview with Charting Stars creators Micheline Ryckman and Erin Kleveland. (Be sure to hang on until the end for the blooper reel! :D)
May 17, 2018
Charting Stars Release Party
Our Charting Stars release party was a beautiful success. Sunshine, friends and food! We truly just had so much fun, great thanks to all those who made it out to the party – it was an honour to have you here! Also we really want to thank all of you for the incredible support you have shown to the book since the release date, we are overwhelmed with gratitude! [image error] [image error] [image error] [image error] [image error] [image error] [image error] [image error] [image error]
May 12, 2018
Charting Stars is HERE!
Our release date has finally arrived and Charting Stars BOOK 1 is here! You can read more and check out the details of this new book right here is our own SHOP!
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