Nat & Alex Wolff Prizepack Giveaway

If you have kids my age, then you've most certainly heard of Nat & Alex Wolff, AKA "The Naked Brothers Band" on Nickelodeon.

Here's just a sample of why they have all the pre-teen girls screaming:



Now, there's a new online store with merchandise to celebrate the band, complete with t-shirts, posters, stickers and more. Click here to check it out. I know my daughter would love to get her hands on some of that merch!

If you have kids who adore these brothers too, then you're in luck! Thanks to Crowd Surf, one lucky winner will receive a Nat & Alex Wolff prizepack! The package includes:



~Nat & Alex t-shirt.



~Nat & Alex sticker pack.

~Nat & Alex poster (not available for purchase yet).

To enter, simply leave a comment letting me know who you'd like to win the prize pack for and why. Be sure that there is an email address for you that I can find, or your entry will have to be disqualified. By entering, you automatically agree to all the rules and disclaimers listed here.

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Live Concert Coverage

If you're not already a follower of mine on Twitter, then I invite you to come along with me for coverage of two back-to-back concerts Monday and Tuesday.



Monday night, I'll be live Tweeting from Pink's Funhouse Tour at the Patriot Center in Fairfax, VA, courtesy of Event Chaser.(If you're a blogger, you should really check out Event Chaser and get in on the action yourself!)



Then on Tuesday, I'll be live Tweeting from Lady Gaga's show at DAR Constitution Hall in Washington DC.

Click here to follow along! And be sure to tune into So a Blonde Walks Into a Blog for full concert reviews following the shows. Thanks!

"I'm Not As Smart as the Other Children"

My son came home from playing outside not long ago and he relayed to me a conversation he had with a neighborhood boy who is autistic. There is one thing this child said to my son that took the wind out of me.

"I'm not as smart as the other children."

I have not been able to get that out of my head. It is heartbreaking that any child should feel this way or have to live with such a disability.

I recently received an email alert from The Mercury-Free Partnership about a campaign underway to support the Mercury Reduction Act of 2009. Having read reports about the link between autism and mercury exposure, I am 100% behind it.

Now, I want to share the information with you so that you too can help protect our children from the dangers of mercury.

Below is a letter to Representative Rick Boucher (Energy and Commerce Committee) that you can sign (and edit for personalization if you wish), and fax to Jason Sabo from Mercury Free Partnership. Fax your signed letter to 310-496-1335 and Jason will ensure it is sent to Representative Boucher.

The Honorable Rick Boucher

United States House of Representatives

2187 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515


Dear Representative Boucher,

As a concerned mother focused on the safety and well being of American citizens, I am writing to you to bring your attention to a problem that has resulted in more than half a million American children born with developmental disorders and birth defects—mercury pollution. Each year, coal fired power plants release more than 100,000 pounds of mercury into the air each year. Once released, the mercury lands in lakes and rivers were the methyl mercury is consumed by fish and, in turn, humans.

The physical effects of mercury exposure are devastating. According to the National Research Council, mercury exposure poses a great risk to children, especially in utero, and should be avoided. The developing nervous system of children makes them five times more sensitive to mercury than adults, and unborn children can be seriously affected even though the mercury causes no symptoms in their mothers. Mercury exposure greatly affects my child’s mental development as well. Exposure occurring before birth or in infancy can cause communication and learning disabilities that may be irreversible. According to SafeMinds (Sensible Action For Ending Mercury-Induced Neurological Disorders), the autism epidemic that began in the late 1980’s is likely due primarily to toxins adversely affecting fetus and infants during development. Mercury is likely a major contributor to this toxin-induced autism, whether the source of the mercury is from vaccines or environmental mercury exposure.

As a country, we cannot abandon coal as a means of energy generation. This is why we request that you look very closely at supporting legislation this year to make significant immediate reductions in Mercury pollution. One organization that I have been working with, is the Mercury Free Partnership, an organization determined to raise the awareness of mercury reduction, and has a draft bill that offers a sensible set of limits on the amount of mercury emitted by coal fired power plants. What is important about this opportunity is that it is designed to work in sync with existing regulatory efforts and also is designed to bring in as many stakeholders as possible so that we can have a bi-partisan success.

At a time when health care is a top priority, we must consider the environmental triggers that cause some of these major health concerns. Please help us promote awareness and attention to the major problem of mercury pollution. We simply cannot wait.

Sincerely,
(YOUR NAME)

You can also send a copy of the letter to your local representative. Click here to find your representative as well as his/her contact information.

Thank you for your helping in protecting our children!

There's Something About Disney

I don't know what it is but there is just something magical about Disney that never gets old. I still to this day feel the same excitement that I did as a kid when I see images of Disneyworld or even the Disney store in the mall! It's like being a kid all over again when you see those colorful, happy Disney characters. It truly is enchanting.

Years ago, I was fortunate enough to take my kids to see "Nemo on Ice" and that same magic came to life inside of me, as well as my children, as we watched the performance.

The excitement, drama, and thrill of Disney On Ice sweeps in again this fall! Feld Entertainment's Disney On Ice live spectaculars feature iconic Disney stories, characters, music, and world-class skating - providing families with a unique entertainment experience which they will never forget.

If your kids are like mine, they will be thrilled to see their favorite Disney characters live, right in front of their eyes; Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Cinderella (my favorite!) and Tinker Bell to favorites from Disney's Toy Story, The Little Mermaid, and the new film, The Princess and The Frog. There is a performance to delight everyone, young and old.

Thanks to Mom Central, you can enjoy the fun at a discount with the following special family offers; look for the box marked "MC Promotion" when purchasing tickets:

*Offer #1: Get 4 tickets for just $44 by entering the code "MOM" at select ticketing channels. Offer good on all weekday performances, which includes all weekday evening and Friday matinee performances; minimum purchase of 4 tickets required; additional tickets above 4 can be purchased at $11 each.

*Offer #2: All weekend performance tickets will be $4 off the original price

Offer #3: Get the best Front Row and VIP seats available – We have reserved seats in the Front Row and VIP sections just for you! No discounts available on these seats. Use the code MOM.

*Not valid on Front Row or VIP seats or combinable with other offers including opening night offers. Other fees may apply.

The above offers are good in the following cities:

St. Louis: September 3-6, 2009

Chicago: September 8-13, 2009

Sunrise: September 17-20, 2009

Dayton/Cincinnati: September 17-27, 2009

Miami: September 23-27, 2009

Auburn Hills: September 30 – October 4, 2009

Charlotte: October 8-11, 2009

Philadelphia: October 14-18, 2009

Atlanta: October 14-18, 2009

Oakland/San Jose: October 14-25, 2009

Fairfax: October 21-25, 2009

Sacramento: October 28 – November 1, 2009

Baltimore: October 28 – November 1, 2009

Uniondale: November 10-15, 2009

Houston: November 11-15, 2009

NYC: November 17-22, 2009

East Rutherford: November 24-29, 2009

Denver/Broomfield: December 3-13, 2009

St. Paul: December 9-13, 2009

Los Angeles: December 17-20, 2009

Toronto: December 18-27, 2009

Anaheim: December 22-27, 2009

Philadelphia: December 23 – January 3, 2010 *available for purchase on 10/12/09

Boston: December 26-29, 2009

Ontario: December 30 – January 3, 2010

Cleveland: January 8 -18, 2009 *available for presale on 10/2/09

Shows coming this fall & winter:



Disney On Ice presents Celebrations! It's one colossal party on ice, with all your favorite Disney friends! Enjoy a winter wonderland with Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse, a Halloween haunt with the Disney Villains, a Very Merry Unbirthday Party, a Royal Ball with the Disney Princesses and more in a magical medley of holidays, celebrations and festivals from around the globe. Come join the party when this spectacular ice show visits your hometown!



Disney On Ice presents Worlds of Fantasy: Rev up for non-stop fun with four of your favorite Disney stories at Disney On Ice presents Worlds of Fantasy. Thrill to high-speed stunts as Lightning McQueen, Mater and the crew of Disney/Pixar's CARS race across the ice. Dive into The Little Mermaid's enchanting undersea kingdom and experience the 'Circle of Life' with The Lion King. Then enter the mystical world of Pixie Hollow with Tinker Bell and the Disney Fairies as they reveal the magic that lies within! From wheels to waves, Pride Lands to pixie dust, your family's favorite Disney moments come to life at Disney On Ice presents Worlds of Fantasy with dazzling skating, special effects and beloved characters certain to create a lifetime of memories.

Special Bonus! Come see a Disney princess and a dazzling display of gorgeous gowns at the Disney Princess Pre-Show starting one hour before show time! Complimentary to all ticket holders.



Disney On Ice celebrates 100 Years of Magic: Join the celebration as 65 of Disney's unforgettable characters from 18 beloved stories come to life in Disney On Ice celebrates 100 Years of Magic! You'll be captivated by the one and only Mickey Mouse, the irresistible Minnie Mouse, Goofy, Donald Duck, Jiminy Cricket, Pinocchio and all the Disney Princesses. Be thrilled by exciting moments from The Lion King; Mulan; and Disney/Pixar's Finding Nemo, The Incredibles, and Toy Story films; in a skating spectacular filled with magical Disney moments you'll remember forever as Disney On Ice celebrates 100 Years of Magic!



Disney On Ice presents Princess Classics: Dreams really do come true! Disney On Ice is proud to bring you a dazzling tale of hope, heart, heroism and hilarity as Disney On Ice presents Princess Classics. This stunning spectacle is an awe-inspiring and fun-filled journey to the magical lands of Disney's classic fairy tales. Travel to a kingdom under the sea, an enchanted palace in France, an Arabian castle and more! Enter the fantasy worlds of your favorite Disney princesses – Cinderella, Jasmine, Ariel, Sleeping Beauty, Belle, Mulan and Snow White – as they bring magic to your city in this royal skating extravaganza.

To learn more about Disney On Ice shows touring the country this year and to find shows in your area, visit the Disney On Ice site. And don't forget to use the special discount code when purchasing tickets online!

Disclosure Notice: I wrote this review while participating in a blog campaign by Mom Central on behalf of Feld Entertainment. Mom Central sent me a gift card to thank me for taking the time to participate.

The Greatest Show on Earth

As summer comes to an end, so do those endless days of fun for our kids. As the days grow colder and shorter and school work piles up, kids long for an entertaining break even more than before.

What better way to provide that break than a trip to the circus? Feld Entertainment's Ringling Bros and Barnum & Bailey® live performances provide edge-of-your-seat entertainment for young and old alike. And thanks to Feld Entertainment and Mom Central, you can enjoy the fun at a discount with special customer codes!

There are a few different editions of each tour, but they all feature the same thrills you remember growing up. Of course, there are also beautiful, exotic animals such as tigers and Asian elephants.

To enhance your night at the circus, you get two experiences in one. The All Access Pre-Show begins an hour before show time, live on the circus floor. During the Pre-Show, children can interact with performers, try on costumes and get up close and personal at The Greatest Show On Earth. The experience is free for all ticketholders and not to be missed!

To enjoy the special discounts that Mom Central has to offer, just look for the box marked "MC Promotion" when purchasing tickets:

*Offer #1: Get 4 tickets for just $44 by entering the code "MOM" at select ticketing channels. Offer good on all weekday performances, which includes all weekday evening and Friday matinee performances; minimum purchase of 4 tickets required; additional tickets above 4 can be purchased at $11 each.

*Offer #2: All weekend performance tickets will be $4 off the original price.

Offer #3: Get the best Circus Celebrity, Front Row and VIP seats available – We have reserved seats in these sections just for you! Enter the code MOM. No discounts available on these sections.

* Not valid on Circus CelebritySM, Front Row or VIP seats and may not be combined with other offers including special Opening Night pricing. Other fees may apply.

The above offers are good in the following cities:

Denver: September 30 – October 11, 2009

Boston: October 14-18, 2009

St. Louis: October 15-18, 2009

Cleveland: October 21-26, 2009

Rosemont/Chicago: November 5 – 29, 2009

Auburn Hills: November 18-22, 2009

Charlotte: January 27-31, 2010

Atlanta: February 12-21, 2010

Cincinnati: March 10-14, 2010 *available for purchase on Sept. 21, 2009

Dayton: April 29 – May 2, 2010 *available for purchase on Sept. 21, 2009

Shows coming this fall & winter:



Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® Presents Over The Top, an all-new live entertainment extravaganza featuring the ultimate tug of war between Ringmaster Chuck Wagner and clown eccentric Tom Dougherty over a magical top hat that controls the circus. When the Ringmaster dons the hat he conjures stupendous spectacles for his circus, like the stunt riding Royal Cossack Cavalry while the clown uses the hat to summon silly and whimsical acts for his circus, such as a cavalry of goats riding on ponies in a Barnyard Bonanza. They continue to top one another until the Ringmaster and clown realize that the magic of the circus is not in the hat but in the hearts of everyone. The show culminates in an amazing display of gigantic glowing rainforest flowers surrounding Chinese acrobats swinging on vines and propelling through the air. Over the Top is two circuses in one providing excitement for the whole family.

Audiences will see nearly 100 animals including flying dogs, Asian elephants that skip, hop, and groove, miniature horses, llamas, pigs, and even a performing porcupine. In a daring feat, the courageous Daniel Raffo stands eye to eye with a pack of powerful Bengal tigers. Circus celebrities help rev-up the motorcycle madness featuring one cycle on a high wire and seven speeding riders in a Globe of Steel. Extraordinary aerial acts fill the arena sky with a rare double-decker trapeze and the Bombastic Bouncers who combine gigantic inner tubes and awe-inspiring acrobatics in a high-energy performance never before seen in America. And with the audience's participation, this circus really goes Over The Top!



Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® Presents ZING ZANG ZOOM®: Through the mystery of magic and the mastery of skill, audiences will be spellbound as Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® Presents ZING ZANG ZOOM®, a thrill-filled, mind-blowing circus spectacular where family fun is no illusion.

Magical Zingmaster Alex and his assistant, the alluring Levitytia, lead audiences through a kaleidoscope of color and imagery revealing extraordinary worlds of fantasy, flight and phenomena that celebrates the uplifting spirit of the circus and wards off a cynical Mr. Gravity and his team of "heavies" who try to bring everyone down.

Be mesmerized when a four-ton elephant disappears before your eyes, and a gravity-inducing nemesis transforms across species into a ferocious tiger. Stand in awe as a dazzling trapeze artist performs a perilous, anatomically unimaginable one-arm speed-spin high atop the arena floor, and two formidable, female human cannonballs are blasted through the air in a daring, awe-inspiring display of bravery. Become electrified as the dangerous double wheel of steel, the gasp-inducing high wire and soaring gigantic swings defy both gravity and logic.

Fun-filled magic merges with traditional circus arts to create a world of infinite possibilities where apprentice illusionists levitate their parents with a wave of a wand, and audience spirits keep rising as the high flying circus is (literally) turned upside down. Perhaps the most magical of all, watch in amazement as an incomparable array of exotic animals including a herd of majestic Asian elephants, magnificent Bengal tigers and elegant Arabian and Friesian horses join forces with our human performers to create an experience that will surprise and delight Children of All Ages, rendering us speechless and reminding us that the magic of The Greatest Show On Earth® lives forever in our hearts and imaginations.

To learn more about Ringling Bros and Barnum & Bailey shows touring the country this year and to find shows in your area, visit the Ringling site here. And don't forget to use the special discount code when purchasing tickets online!

Disclosure Notice: “I wrote this review while participating in a blog campaign by Mom Central on behalf of Feld Entertainment. Mom Central sent me a gift card to thank me for taking the time to participate.”

Fearless Confessions Winner

Congratulations to Deborah Wellenstein! Her name was selected at random as the winner of the Fearless Confessions by Sue William Silverman giveaway.

Thanks to all who entered and to Sue William Silverman for sponsoring the contest. Stay tuned for more fun giveaways to come!

Text for the Cause

Did you know that September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month? Electrolux has teamed with Kelly Ripa on a brand new campaign that has launched just today to help find a cure for this insidious disease.

"Text-a-Thon for a Cause" allows you to donate $5 to the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund (OCRF) by texting "KELLY" to 85944 from your mobile phone (standard text messaging rates apply). Alternately, you can log onto Kelly Confidential.

In addition to supporting ovarian cancer research, for each day you log on to Kelly Confidential, you'll be entered to win a luxury frontload washer and dryer from Electrolux in Turquoise Sky, the color of ovarian cancer awareness. (You can also enter to win the set from Mom Central.)

For the month of September, you can also help the cause by sending a virtual t-shirt to a friend. For every virtual T-shirt sent, Electrolux will donate $1 to the OCRF. You can also purchase a limited edition T-shirt designed by Kelly Ripa. 100% of the proceeds from the sale of the T-shirts will go to OCRF.

I've lost two friends to ovarian cancer, so this cause is close to my heart. Hear what Kelly has to say about this important mission below:



Let's get those phones out and start texting for the cause!

Disclosure Notice: "I wrote this review while participating in a blog tour campaign by Mom Central on behalf of Electrolux and received a gift certificate to thank me for taking the time to participate."

Back to School Giveaways at Mom Central!

It's a well-known fact that Mom Central always has such fabulous giveaways. Now is no exception as they celebrate the back-to-school season with dozens of fun prizes.

Among the prizes are:

1. A Lexmark Printer: Print out your student's book reports, history essays, and science labs with this top of the line Lexmark printer. Turn in those assignments in top form.

2. A Gymboree Gift Card: Keep your little one looking stylish this school year with a gift card to Gymboree. Gymboree carries adorable clothing from newborn sizes all the way up to age 12. As for one of my favorite holidays, their Halloween shop does not disappoint with some of the cutest costumes around!

3. A Shred Sled: A great way for your kids to enjoy the autumn weather, the Shred Sled combines the movements of skateboarding and snowboarding together for a unique, fun, and healthy activity for the young—and the young at heart! With four inline wheels and a concave foot deck, the rider also has much more control than a traditional skateboard.

Click here to enter to win these and other great prizes!

Disclosure Note: I wrote this review while participating in a blog campaign by Mom Central. Mom Central entered my name in a random drawing to win a gift to thank me for taking the time to participate.

Lunchables Lunch Combinations - Easy and Delicious!

As a busy mom, I have long been a fan of Oscar Mayer Lunchables for my kids. They're especially handy when we're on an outing or field trip with our homeschool group. Just grab the box and go!

Now, Oscar Mayer has come out with Lunchables Lunch Combinations that come with even more exciting, convenient lunch combinations. The new line includes spring water and a number of firsts for the brand, including sub sandwiches and applesauce (convenient AND healthy!).

The six new varieties include: Turkey + Cheddar Sub Sandwich, Ham + American Sub Sandwich, Turkey + Cheddar Cracker Combos, Ham + American Cracker Combos, Deep Dish Cheese Pizza and Deep Dish Pepperoni Pizza. Both the Turkey + Cheddar Sub Sandwich and Deep Dish Cheese Pizza meet the Kraft Foods Sensible Solution criteria for nutritional value.

My kids are the most excited over the subs (a first for the line), not to mention desserts like Chewy Chips Ahoy! Cookies and Mini Nilla Wafers.

But, unlike their mom, they don't give much thought to the fact that what they're eating is healthy. The Lunchables turkey is made with 100% turkey breast, which is a great source of protein. The bread is made with whole grain and the cheese is 2% Kraft, which provides them with calcium.

With so many choices, my kids are sure to not get bored and we'll definitely be bringing along the new combinations with us on this year's field trips!

Click here for more information on Oscar Mayer Lunchables Lunch Combinations.

Disclosure note: I wrote this review while participating in a blog tour by Mom Central on behalf of Oscar Mayer Lunchables. Mom Central sent me a gift card to thank me for taking the time to participate.

Giveaway: Fearless Confessions: A Writer's Guide to Memoir by Sue William Silverman

If you haven't yet read the amazing guest post from author Sue William Silverman (below), please do so before entering this giveaway. Sue has graciously offered to give one lucky reader of So a Blonde Walks Into a Review a copy of her book Fearless Confessions: A Writer's Guide to Memoir:



To enter, write the first sentence of YOUR memoir in the comments below.

Be sure that there is an email address for you that I can find with your contest entry, or your entry will have to be disqualified. By entering, you automatically agree to all the rules and disclaimers listed here.

You can receive additional entries by doing one or all of the following (one entry for each step):

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Guest Post: The Courage to Tell Your Story by Sue William Silverman

Please give a warm welcome to Sue Silverman, author of Fearless Confessions: A Writer's Guide to Memoir, as she shares with us how to find the courage to tell YOUR story. As you'll see, Sue speaks from experience and I commend her bravery in sharing her story here with my readers. Thank you, Sue!

Be sure to enter the giveaway for her book in the post above this one as well.

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“You should write your own story,” my therapist says.

I’ve been in therapy about a year. I slouch on the blue couch in his office and stare at the ceiling. Unable to meet his gaze, I say, “I don’t have anything to say about myself.”

He knows I’ve been trying to write novels for years. So what he really means is: Why don’t I stop writing fiction and write my own true story?

But wouldn’t I be too ashamed to write about how, growing up, my father sexually molested me? Wouldn’t I be too embarrassed to write about how, as an adult, I struggle with a sexual addiction? How could I possibly commit to paper the fact that my life has been in a constant state of disarray?

Besides, who would even want to read about me? I’m a nobody. My life is worthless. I’m a mess.

For months, my therapist insists that writing a book about my experiences would not only help me, but other struggling women.

Finally, after my parents die, when I’m emotionally stronger, I capitulate.

Finally, I tell my therapist: “Well, maybe I’ll write a short, short paragraph about myself. But that’s all I have to say.”

Once I begin to write, however, I can’t stop. I write as if with a brain fever. At the end of three months, I finish three-hundred pages.

Was the writing painful? At times, yes. Did the writing force me to explore, in even more detail, secrets only my therapist knew? Yes. Was it worth it, anyway? Yes, yes, yes. Writing my first memoir, then going on to write a second, are the best gifts I ever gave myself.

I also came to learn that writing about painful subjects ultimately lessens the pain. With every word I wrote, I felt more courageous. With every word, I also better understood my past, all those secrets.

Writing a memoir helped to organize my life, give it a previously undiscovered structure. Fearlessly writing memoir allows all of us to understand our own life narratives.

If you’re like me, though, it can initially be scary to confront those deepest, most intimate secrets—even in the privacy of a writing room—and even if no one reads what we write!

So let me give you an exercise that I use in Fearless Confessions in order to help you get started: Write a short paragraph about a secret you’ve never told anyone, except maybe a therapist. Try to discover why this secret has such power.
I hope you feel how I did, after writing: lighter, more emotionally free.

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FEARLESS CONFESSIONS: A WRITER’S GUIDE TO MEMOIR
University of Georgia Press, paperback
www.suewilliamsilverman.com
Watch book video trailer on YouTube here.

Everyone has a story to tell. “Fearless Confessions” is a guidebook for people who want to take possession of their lives by putting their experiences down on paper—or in a Web site or e-book. Enhanced with illustrative examples from many different writers as well as writing exercises, this guide helps writers navigate a range of issues from craft to ethics to marketing and will be useful to both beginners and more accomplished writers.

Author Sue William Silverman says: “It's crucial to cultivate the courage to tell one's truth in the face of forces—from family members to the media—who would prefer that people with inconvenient pasts remain silent.”

AUTHOR BIO:

Sue William Silverman’s memoir, Love Sick: One Woman’s Journey through Sexual Addiction (W. W. Norton), is also a Lifetime Television original movie. Her first memoir, Because I Remember Terror, Father, I Remember You, won the AWP award in creative nonfiction. She teaches in the MFA in Writing Program at the Vermont College of Fine Arts, and her most recent book is Fearless Confessions: A Writer’s Guide to Memoir, published with the University of Georgia Press (video book trailer at on YouTube). As a professional speaker, Sue has appeared on The View, Anderson Cooper 360, and CNN Headline News. For more about Sue, please visit www.suewilliamsilverman.com.

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Thanks to Sue William Silverman and Wow! Women On Writing for arranging this wonderful tour/guest post/giveaway.

Sue will be reading and responding to your comments, so please feel free to ask her any questions, send her your thoughts, etc. in the comments below. Don't forget to enter the giveaway for her book Fearless Confessions: A Writer's Guide to Memoir in the post above as well. Good luck!