Tuesday, April 6 @ 6:30 p.m. SEE ME at The King's English Bookshop! 1511 South 1500 East Salt Lake City, UT 84105

Many people have asked me, “What’s it like being in a coma?”

I have zero memory of my experience in this state, but the following article is very informative. Read it for a better understanding: “Facts About the Vegetative and Minimally Conscious States After Severe Brain Injury”

I learned two things:

1. The state of complete unconsciousness with no eye opening is called coma (I was in this state for about one month).

2. The state of complete unconsciousness with some eye opening and periods of wakefulness and sleep is called the vegetative state (I was in this state for another few weeks? Not sure exactly but something like that).

Twenty to 40% of persons with injuries this severe do not survive. Wow, statistics like this one really hit me hard, as it’s a reminder of how lucky I am (gulp!).

Check me out at The King's English Bookshop!

I am slated to be a part of the Local Author Showcase at The King's English Bookshop in Salt Lake City on Tuesday, April 6th at 6:30. It is a reading and signing/discussion. There are about 5 authors total participating.

The King's English Bookshop

1511 South 1500 East
Salt Lake City, UT 84105
Tel: (801) 484-9100

I'll be selling copies and I don't know what else! PLEASE COME! Please?

Check out The King's English right HERE

Spoken like a Survivor: fantastic video

Did you know your brain has the consistency of silly putty?

My first official book review!!!

http://www.midwestbookreview.com/mbw/feb_10.htm



Click HERE to read my review! Select "Helen's Bookshelf," scroll down, and you'll see "The Smile on My Forehead."

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Sales keep churning!

I'm able to monitor my book sales through the Lulu.com website. I only know when a sale was made and if it was a download or a paperback through Lulu.com, or a paperback purchase through Amazon.com. Buyer names ARE NOT released (that would be against the law)!

Admittedly I haven't checked the website for a couple days. Well, I checked it JUST NOW and got some exciting news: I sold 9 books in one day. Okay, okay. Anyone who knows anything about book sales, knows that an author needs to sell a heck of a lot more than 9 books in one day to make it in this business! I remember once I heard a speaker at The League of Utah Writers who told us he got so excited once he hit the 1000 sales mark. Then someone in "the business" rained on his parade and told him 1000 was just peanuts.

I'm waaaaay past the 1000 mark, and it feels pretty wonderful!

Okay, JUST KIDDING about hitting the 1000 mark!!! (I know, I know, that probably wasn't even funny, but it's late and I'm tired).

I have a potential speaking gig on the horizon which might bring a lot of sales. More info later when it materializes because right now it's just talk between me and a friend (who has connections).