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Hello and welcome to our book's blog. How David Met Sarah is the story of a young man with Down Syndrome who falls in love with a young woman with autism. What makes How David Met Sarah different from any of my previous work is that I wrote the book for my youngest brother. He is 36 and has Down Syndrome.
I wrote How David Met Sarah with two goals in mind: to give my brother a story he could read and enjoy on his own, as well as one that had a hero with which he could identify. Like the main character in the story, my brother lives at home with his parents, works in a mail room and has even been in love.
I didn't intend to publish the story at first. My brother loved the initial chapters, and that was enough to encourage me to complete it. But one day I needed a sample manuscript to use at a writing workshop. The only work in progress I had to share was this one. I used the opening chapters in the workshop, and the response was so positive, I was encouraged to share the story with everyone.
How David Met Sarah is a story that is not only accessible to those with developmental disabilities, but also offers insight into what it's like to live with such a disability. My brother and I hope everyone enjoys it. Thanks for stopping by....Annie Kelleher (and David Kelly)

Thursday, February 9, 2012

It's DONE :)

I finally finished the last revisions of When David was Surprised.  The manuscript turned out to be a little longer than it was originally, and I had a chance to give it another going-over, tweaking and fine-tuning the language.  I sent it to my editor at precisely 6:01 PM - coincidentally the time Baby Grace was born - so I'm hoping that is a very good omen!   And in other writing news, I'm thrilled to say that an agent has asked my husband for a look at his memoir.  Please keep your fingers crossed for both of us!

Posted by Unknown at 3:11 PM

4 comments:

  1. UnknownFebruary 9, 2012 at 3:23 PM

    I can't help but notice that the time stamp on this post is 3-11....which is Grace's birth month and year...and the book is the second book in the series.... just like she's the second baby. I just love noticing synchronicity!

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  2. AnonymousFebruary 10, 2012 at 3:56 PM

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  3. StacieFebruary 11, 2012 at 6:29 AM

    I'm so happy for you, and for Don!

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  4. UnknownFebruary 11, 2012 at 7:39 AM

    thank you so much, stacie :)

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