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July 28, 2012
Finding light in a dark place on path from loner to multimedia artist - Metro & Regional - National - General - Stock & Land
Finding light in a dark place on path from loner to multimedia artist - Metro & Regional - National - General - Stock & Land: THOMAS KUZMA was determined to escape the fate of many adults with Asperger's syndrome: he would not be lonely. He would not hide out in his lair, immersed in his obsessions. He would not give up on society even if society, it seemed, had often wanted to give up on him.
July 27, 2012
Fort Pierce teen carves niche with artwork made from wood » TCPalm.com
Fort Pierce teen carves niche with artwork made from wood » TCPalm.com: FORT PIERCE — Danny Bell comes across as an intelligent and soft-spoken 16-year-old. Unless he told you, you probably wouldn't realize that he has Asperger's syndrome, a form of autism.
July 26, 2012
Big Plans for Future of Leg Up Farms | pennlive.com
Big Plans for Future of Leg Up Farms | pennlive.com: Like many busy mothers of three, Diana Spangler spent a lot of time driving from appointment to appointment.
But her appointments weren't often for things like soccer games, bake sales and dance classes.
Instead, with her young kids in tow, she'd commute from building to building in an effort to give two of her children the medical care they
But her appointments weren't often for things like soccer games, bake sales and dance classes.
Instead, with her young kids in tow, she'd commute from building to building in an effort to give two of her children the medical care they
July 25, 2012
More Money-Wasting "Opportunities" For Writers
More Money-Wasting "Opportunities" For Writers: Following on my last post about how authors can waste money on promotional strategies, here are some more cash-sucking "opportunities."
one day 'Tales of Aradia' will make it to Hollywood but my editor and I are determined to make it there on our terms. We will make it! How do I know you ask? the key to success is two things a little bit of luck
one day 'Tales of Aradia' will make it to Hollywood but my editor and I are determined to make it there on our terms. We will make it! How do I know you ask? the key to success is two things a little bit of luck
July 24, 2012
Shortcut to success | The Clarion-Ledger | clarionledger.com
Shortcut to success | The Clarion-Ledger | clarionledger.com
The Herald-Sun - Young writer publishes his first novel
The Herald-Sun - Young writer publishes his first novel: At age 13, Joseph Landing Jr. told his parents that he wanted to write a novel, and after extensive research, he did just that.
Starting in January 2010, it took Landing six months and four to five pages a day to finish writing. Now, at 16, he’s self-published that novel, Tamechactee: Arrow Soul.”
With the difficulty to get published as
Starting in January 2010, it took Landing six months and four to five pages a day to finish writing. Now, at 16, he’s self-published that novel, Tamechactee: Arrow Soul.”
With the difficulty to get published as
July 23, 2012
Adam is latest entry in YOPEY awards - Features - Peterborough Telegraph
Adam is latest entry in YOPEY awards - Features - Peterborough Telegraph: Peterborough teenager Adam Taylor doesn’t let Asperger’s Syndrome and ADHD get in the way of helping others.
Between getting up early to see his younger brothers and sister washed, breakfasted and off to school, then making sure his dad who has multiple health issues is okay, going to school himself and helping keep the
Between getting up early to see his younger brothers and sister washed, breakfasted and off to school, then making sure his dad who has multiple health issues is okay, going to school himself and helping keep the
July 22, 2012
Teaching a Special Child. | Sevier County News
Teaching a Special Child. | Sevier County News: For "Billy", the smaller things that most children take for granted, pose a greater challenge. Billy is 5-years- old and suffers from a borderline case of Asperger’s Syndrome, a milder form of autism. The condition is a developmental disorder that makes the child extremely sensitive to light, sound and touch. He resists cuddling and becomes 
July 21, 2012
Video interview: Heather Killough-Walden, author of 'The Phantom King' - USATODAY.com
Video interview: Heather Killough-Walden, author of 'The Phantom King' - USATODAY.com: "She skyrocketed to success with her self-published books and was approached by a literary agent who then sold her to a New York publishing house. Hear how this dynamic author puts a little of herself into every book she writes and why she isn't afraid to write about werewolves, angels or vampires — oh my!"
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July 20, 2012
UTA alumna Tammara Webber makes New York Times Best Seller list with latest novel ‘Easy’
UTA alumna Tammara Webber makes New York Times Best Seller list with latest novel ‘Easy’: "She self-published Easy and had it land on the New York Times Best Seller’s list several times in June and July. But it’s the combination of the list and self-publishing that she said is why other writers are beginning to care.
Easy is a mature young-adult fiction novel about a college-aged woman exploring
Easy is a mature young-adult fiction novel about a college-aged woman exploring
