Hello Dear Readers!!!
Yes, it has been a while since I posted last, but that is not because I’ve been lounging about, not working! No, sir!!! On the contrary, I have an amazing new project to share with you, and I hope you’re going to love it.
Can you believe that it has been a whole decade since I released my first book, “Five Fingers, Ten Toes… A Mother’s Story of Raising a Child Born With a Limb Difference”? I took a chance back then, openly sharing my experiences of raising my son (Tony Memmel) who was born without his left forearm and hand. I can honestly say that things have gone very well, and that “Five Fingers…” has reached people all over the world. That fact is so incredibly humbling… It has always been a dream of mine to add photos to the story. All those years ago, I had so many pictures in my photo albums that I referred to as I wrote, that helped me to chronicle that part of my/our life.
After releasing two other books, I finally reached the point where I had some time. I took a chance and did the hard work. It took me a long time to go through all of the photos, and decide which ones were “the ones” to add – the most special, the most telling/revealing. BUT… I’ve done it! “Five Fingers, Ten Toes…” will soon be printed with over 100 photos of my family’s, especially Tony’s, life!
Presently, I am in the “Proof” stage, waiting to make sure the book’s layout is right and that everything is as I dreamed it would be. The book (paperback only at this time) should be available via Amazon in the next month or so. I will also be ordering copies for myself so that I can sign and mail/deliver them to all who are interested.
In my opinion, these photos have given so much life to my words. I’ve shared with you before how I felt as I wrote the first book; how there were days I’d sit here typing, laughing like crazy… or... crying my eyes out. Honestly, I did the same thing this time as I clicked “insert” on each of these special snapshots - 110 to be exact - including the new image on the book's cover!
Another awesome addition to this second edition is that Tony personally wrote the book’s “Foreword”. In it, he describes some of his own experiences over the ten years since “Five Fingers…” was released. He writes about what he’s heard from people while he’s out on the road sharing his own music and story. Talk about bringing a tear to my eye… You’ll see!
So keep your ears open and your eyes peeled for the near future when I make the big announcement. I’m very excited to release this new project. It is my hope and prayer that all who read my new version will benefit greatly. As the old adage says, “A picture paints a thousand words.” Believe me when I say, that has been my own experience, too.
God’s Blessings,
Katie
Katie Kolberg Memmel is the author of three books: "Five Fingers Ten Toes... A Mother's Story of Raising a Child Born With a Limb Difference"; "Silly Stories and Sentimental Stuff"; and "From This Day Forward - Eight True Love Stories Shared Through Interviews". For more information, visit Katie's website at: www.katiekolbergmemmel.com
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