See my name up there?
It’s really happening! My name is on a book I can hold in my hands and a bunch more are in boxes in my entry way and in the trunk of my car. It’s online everywhere: Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and ibook. I’ve been dreaming of this moment for a long, long time.
My baby.
Really, really, really. I did it. I keep telling myself that because I feel like I’m in a bubble; reality has not sunken in.
Alive and Fixable: The Road to Love and Recovery, is a labor of love I spent three years creating from writing to editing to producing. I say I did it because as I tell anyone else who asks, I am not Oprah, so I have to do everything myself. It’s kind of like being a mom, you do it all because that’s how things get done. I’m pretty well-versed on the mom-front so this book is essentially my third child. Heck, I even have to move all those boxes of books to the garage whenever I get tired of looking at them at my front door. I’m kind of not in a hurry. Moms can make executive decisions like that.
And I have to say, making a book is not that far off from gaining a new addition to the family. When I prepared everything to bring that baby, I mean book, to its new home, I was exhausted. Wiped out. And it’s been pretty emotional, like I never thought it would choke me up or make me watery-eyed. I’m still in disbelief.
I hope you will enjoy the book; it’s like one giant blog post. It’s a more formal shoezle-esque way of telling a story and of course a much longer one. And, if you hadn’t noticed, I am just me now, francielow.com, no shoezle.
Welcome to the website. I’m glad you stopped by.
Enjoy the book! And if your are feeling bold, let me know what you think with an Amazon review.
Francie
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Congrats ! It’s a baby, I mean book ! Your description of a labor of love, be it a baby or a book, is really good. Now you’ve birthed both!
I think books might be harder.;-) Thanks!!!
Wow! So excited for you and your new baby, “First Book” !!! Your Mother had a fabulous sense of humor and you definitely inherited both of your parents great wit!! Your parents would be so proud, we are too! Congratulations 🎉, I look forward to reading your labor of love! Success to you❣️
What a nice surprise! I’m so flattered you stopped by and I hope I see you again. Thanks for reading the book!
Francie, I can’t wait to read your book! I could not be more proud of you. What fun to know an author! Cheers to you… Dana
Awww. Thanks Dana! You are one of my best cheerleaders.Enjoy the book.
So proud of you Francie! I know it’s been a long time coming! I can’t wait to get my hands on it-Congrats!
Thanks Jill for always being so positive and believing in me. Enjoy the book! I have a few at my front door or Amazon has finally ramped up I think. XO
Francie,
Your third child, I mean book, arrived last night and I’m so looking forward to reading it. You already know how proud and in awe I am of you- writing and publishing a book, creating a new website, and putting yourself out there! I love the new website and I’m sure I’ll love Alive and Fixable. You go, girl!👏🏼👏🏼
Wowsa Elena! You’re the best buddy ever! Thanks for you support and lending your ears as I struggled through this new frontier. XO
Congrats again! You are the only person I know that has written a book! Can’t wait to read it all
Thanks Barbara. I think you can count yourself in the author pool. We are in good company.;-)
Your book is beautiful and it’s so exciting to see it! I love this ‘third child’ post and the beaming photo of you holding your newborn!
Congratulations Francie.
Ha! Thanks Joanie! I feel like this third child is partly yours too. Thanks for all the critiques, all bazillion of them.
Congratulations, Francie…. Very, very happy for you! xo Carson
Thanks Carson for always being there!XO
It is such a GREAT BOOK! I true page turner. I recommend it highly!
Laura! I love how you are circling back into my life on all sorts of social media. You are true angel. THANK YOU!!!
WOW Francie. Congrats. Cant wait to read it. Younare an inspiration! You go girl!
Thanks Pam! I hope you’ll enjoy the book! XO
Congratulations, “mom”! Your patience, love and hard work paid off. Time to bask!
Well done Francie! What I really want to ask is when is the Audible version coming out (as that is the way I read most of my books these days!)? I am assuming that the trunk copies are signed by the author? If so, I’d love to pick up a copy from you. Congrats and even though I haven’t read it yet, so glad that this story had a happy ending… xoxo!
Yes, I’m thinking about audible, the next frontier. yes, trunk copies are available and I can sign ahead of time or you can bring it to the first book signing on 2/2 at Papillion! Thank you for your encouragement and ideas!
I continue to be SO inspired by you! Enjoy the glow of achievement!
I kind of hope the glow lasts a long, long time. I appreciate your kind words and I look forward to returning the support when you are published! XO
Congratulations! This is so inspiring in so many ways.
Aww Renee, thank you. Early reviews say the book is inspiring in so many levels, but that’s the story. I appreciate your support and for stopping by the new website! XO
GO FRANCIE GO!!!!!! Xoxo
Thanks Colleen! Can’t have enough cheerleading—blasted resistance.;-)
Good for you Francie. Can’t wait for the Movie:-)
HA! Me too.;-) Thanks Monica.
Congratulations, Francie. What an achievement — a book in print. I am looking forward to reading it (will you take it to E’s?)
Congratulations Francie!
Thanks Sheryl! And to you too. I’m in good company.
Mine arrived a couple of days ago! I’ll have to ambush you at Papillon to get it autographed! Congrats to you!🎉
Ambush me on 2/2. Book signing event! Thanks for the support Colleen!
Congratulations, Francie! What an amazing achievement!! Publishing a book is definitely a cool mom thing to do. 🙂
Thank you Maureen! I like your cool mom move too with ReChic.;-)