Author, Columnist, Freelance Writer
Writing from the heart.
Author, Columnist and Freelance Writer
Contact me if you are looking for a writer who can put your message into words. LizT@columbus.rr.com
Response from book:
Karen Stueland is interviewed in my book on growing up Deaf in a hearing family. She recently sent me this asking me to put it on my website:
"I showed my dad your book, specifically that chapter where my story of growing up deaf is in and he read through that story. Then he went up to me and tried to sign "pizza?" ! I was floored as he has always been against sign language! So I wrote him a note thanking him for the special father-daughter moment when he tried to sign pizza (he guessed how to sign it and did it right!)."
Excellent news! Another piece of the bridge to understanding is put in place! Thank you, (Karen's) Dad. It takes courage to change. I applaud you - and, yes, pizza sounds wonderful!
Day by Day, The Chronicles of a Hard of Hearing Reporter
by Elizabeth Thompson
Reviewed by Dave Anderson, MSWorld Vice President
I’ve had the pleasure of knowing Liz for a number of years. Day by Day gives those of us fortunate enough to have good hearing a true insight into what it’s like to lose something we take for granted every day.
Her explanations of what she and others with similar problems have gone through were covered in just enough detail to understand without being overwhelmed. The use of her past columns in the newspaper worked very nicely to tell her story.
Liz is a very inquisitive person (perfect for a reporter) who has a passion for learning and sharing her knowledge with others. This is very evident throughout this delightful book.
I especially enjoyed the chapter “Enjoy the Ride” where Liz featured one of her many past columns to tell the story about the challenges of driving a stick-shift on the hills of San Francisco and comparing that to dealing with her hearing loss.
Regardless of our health concerns, we all need to take the ups and downs of life in stride if we hope to be happy and to “enjoy the ride” as life is too short to do otherwise, as Liz tells us in this chapter.
The chapter “Marriage Vows Become a Reality” is a heartwarming story of two people who were truly destined to be life-long partners. It’s very apparent to all that know Liz and Bob that they have a wonderful relationship based on trust and support which comes through in many place in this book.
I’d highly recommend Day By Day as a tool to gain insight and inspiration for how to deal with adversity, whether it’s hearing loss, multiple sclerosis or any of the major challenges we may encounter. You’ll come away with some meaningful ideas that can work for you no matter what challenge you face in your life.
“Day By Day is a “keeper” and one I plan to share with family and friends
Author Liz Thompson
with Toby Bear
Welcome to my Web site!
My name is Elizabeth (Liz) Thompson and I live in Grove City, Ohio.
2008 was a banner year for me. I published my first book Day by Day, The Chronicles of a Hard of Hearing Reporter, Gallaudet University Press.
I worked with Gallaudet University Press to publish my book. The adventure began in February 2006 when I mailed my manuscript to Gallaudet, hoping only the best. It would be almost a year before I knew they had accepted my manuscript as part of their Deaf Lives series of books. I worked with their editors through 8 edits. To the point I was almost tired of reading it! But the changes they made improved the book and I will always be grateful for their dedicated work with me.
You can order the book on Amazon, at Barnes and Noble, Borders, Harris Communications or Gallaudet University Press.
What started as a record of my columns at Suburban News Publications, in Columbus, Ohio, for my grandchildren, grew - obviously. As I retyped the published columns into my computer, I remembered what had inspired me to write and often letters I received or conversations as a result of the writing. So I added those comments.
Memories are a funny thing and as I typed my mind took journeys back to childhood and other past times. One day I said, "Well, this is a book."
Having no idea what I might do with the book, other than give it to my grandchildren one day, I explored the Internet for publishers. As a reporter, one asks many questions and so I sought out other writers and authors doing just that - asking how they got published. Jonathan Knight, a sports reporter I had worked with at SNP, had published a book on the Cleveland Browns. He told me to look for a publisher with a vested or local interest in the topic. He found a publisher near Cleveland - made sense to me. He has since published 3 more books! Way to go, Jonathan! (You can find his books at this link: Kent University Press)
That's how Gallaudet University Press came into the picture. I called Gallaudet one day and asked the question and was transferred to Ivey Wallace, editor. She would become a long-distance contact and friend. She walked me through the steps and always answered my phone calls. This surprised me as I was such a novice and I'm not sure I believed deep down that they would publish my book.
But they did and the rest is history, so to speak. And my grandchildren, Jacob, Elizabeth and Andrew, are in the book and will certainly have their own copy to hopefully show their children one day.
Thanks for listening!
I would love to hear from you!
LizT@columbus.rr.com
Grove City, OH
LizT@columbus.rr.com
