Coming soon from eFitzgerald... available in print and in eformat

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)

Saturday, April 14, 2012

June 23 - Save the date

June 23rd is a magical day according to old Celtic beliefs, and I hope you will consider joining my brother, our friends and family on Saturday, June 23rd from 1 to 2:30 PM as we celebrate the launch of When David was Surprised at the Pennington Public Library in the delightfully quaint town of Pennington, NJ.

 I'll be reading from the new book, refreshments will be served....and copies of both books will be available for  signing by both my brother and me.  
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3 comments:

  1. rose AKA Walk in the Woods - she/herApril 14, 2012 at 11:32 AM

    I'm sure it will be a wonderful time ~ best wishes to you and David!

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  2. UnknownApril 14, 2012 at 12:14 PM

    Thanks, Rose.... we will miss you :)!

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  3. KimApril 20, 2012 at 8:17 AM

    Anne, we look forward to having you and David!!!

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