What books are in your dwarfism memoir trilogy?
- Dwarfs Don’t Live in Doll Houses
Discover how my first 25 years paved the way to independence and determination.
- PASS ME YOUR SHOES: A Couple with Dwarfism Navigates Life’s Detours with Love and Faith
Find hope and humor in this complicated international marriage story.
- ALWAYS AN ADVOCATE: Champions of Change for People with Dwarfism and Disabilities
See how advocacy impacts volunteerism, entertainment, and equal access.
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Why did you write this series?
My frustration with media that misses the mark in describing our dwarfism experience often leading to inspiration porn. I write to stir understanding not pity, advocacy not apathy, and hope not despair.
Who will appreciate this trilogy?
Nobody skates through life without some kind of hardship—abuse, divorce, financial, grief, health—so whether the hardships are the same or different, everyone can relate to positive messages that emerge from painful experiences.
Where can I get more information?
Visit my website at https://angelamuirvanetten.com/books to see the description, editorial reviews, product details, and author biography.
How can I get a copy of your books?
Buy links to Amazon.com, Barnes and Noble, and Books a Million are on my website at https://angelamuirvanetten.com/books/.
Where do I find media interviews about your books?
Go to the media page on my website, https://angelamuirvanetten.com/media/, for links to several podcasts and one written interview.
When do you do book signings and presentations?
Just email me at angela@angelamuirvanetten.com with a proposed time and place so we can schedule a virtual or in-person engagement.
How do I get the book(s) I already bought autographed?
Email me your name and mailing address and I’ll send you a signed sticker to paste in your book.
What are you writing these days?
I’m no longer working on a book manuscript, but I do write a weekly blog post and the occasional article. See https://angelamuirvanetten.com/blog
Where can I follow you on social media?
- Amazon Author Central, https://www.amazon.com/Angela-Muir-Van-Etten/e/B001KCIN1K/ref=ntt_dp_epwbk_0
- Facebook Author page, https://www.facebook.com/MuirVanEttenTrilogy/?ref=page_internal
- Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/angela.vanetten7/
- Twitter, https://twitter.com/muirvanetten
- Pinterest, https://www.pinterest.com/AngelaMuirVanEtten/_created/
- Goodreads, https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/1705018.Angela_Muir_Van_Etten
What advice do you have for people who want to write a book?
Everyone has a story to tell, the question is whether you need 40 to 60 thousand words to tell it. Before launching into a book project, I recommend refining your writing with smaller pieces like articles and newsletters. Read other books similar to the one you want to write. Open yourself to reader feedback and professional editing. Once your book is written and edited, you’re only half way there. You still need a publisher. Decide whether to pursue traditional or independent publishing. Develop and implement a marketing plan. These steps can be even harder than writing because they are out of your control.
What questions do you have?
Write your question as a comment and I’ll answer in the reply.
For answers to more questions, read Ask the Author About ‘Always an Advocate.’ August 2, 2021. Angela Muir Van Etten blog post.https://angelamuirvanetten.com/ask-the-author-about-always-an-advocate/