Happy Anniversary?

It was two years ago today that I went into the psych ward.

Being in mania felt great; I felt invincible. It was the most spiritual experience of my life. 

But I was also deeply unwell. I was unable to function at my day job. I became someone other than myself. It put an immense strain on my marriage.

When I left the psych ward, I began writing a memoir of my experience, The Dickensian Reset. I wrote until I got to a point where the work became too personal to continue writing. For some time afterward, I was unhappy with the result.

I finally picked up the book again last month and completed it. At this point, the draft is in the hands of my sister, Phoebe, who has agreed to edit it. 

I'm very thankful for her interest and her work on the book. At the same time, I'm worried that her edits may change my voice. I plan to comb over each change and see whether it's something I want to accept or not. 

In the meanwhile, I started working on cover designs for the book. Oddly, the thing that's been hardest for Phoebe, my wife Lilly, and I to agree upon is the subtitle. Since you have to actually read The Dickensian Reset in order to understand the title, the subtitle is key to get folks to actually pick up the book. 

I plan on offering the work as a paperback, kindle, and audible audiobook. Will folks actually read it? I would be honored if that was the case. I worry that in this media-saturated world  it might not stand out enough.

So, if you're here exploring my blog because you've enjoyed the book, please do share it with others.