"Disconnected" is a 2025 Readers' Favorite Finalist in the Non-Fiction Relationships genre! This is the sort of news that keeps me going.=) #disconnected #readersfavorite #readersfavoritefinalist #nonfictionrelationships #memoir #womenwriter #neurodivergence #vineleavespress #indieauthor

These are two of my favorite reviews from the last couple of months. It means the world to me to connect with readers and hear that my book made them feel less alone. And one of the ways more readers who need my book can find it is through reviews. Take a moment to drop a line?🙏

It's been a good couple of weeks for Disconnected, with my article up on Jane Friedman’s blog on whether Writing Awards matter & a review from The US Review of Books. These little wins are inspiring me to keep writing the books I need in this world.=) www.theusreview.com/reviews-1/Di...

So, friends, what do you think? In this week's Substack, I weigh in on my recent Eric Hoffer Award and my recent article on Jane Friedman's blog. #substack #writingawards open.substack.com/pub/eleanorv...

When writers ask me about how I got published, or built a platform, or started my author newsletter, I respond, “I follow Jane Friedman. Today, I had the honor to share my article "I won a writing award, does it matter?" on her blog! janefriedman.com/i-won-a-writ... @janefriedman.com

Great fun at 9th Ave: SF Writers Grotto Blood, Sweat and Tears Toast at Green Apple Books! 🍷 Earlier this month, I had the opportunity to celebrate Disconnected, a finalist for the Eric Hoffer Award, alongside other Grotto writers who released books this year! One Big Cheer for New Books!🎉

Later post! The 11th annual Bay Area Book Festival #Baybookfest was a wonderful opportunity to connect with readers and writers. Wonderful panels and pals! #writing #writingcommunity #SFBayArea #bayareabookfest #baybookfest #disconnected #memoir @ #writers

I'm attending No Kings's event, “NO KINGS Contra Costa County” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...

My memoir Disconnected won an honorable mention in the memoir category of the Eric Hoffer Award, the premier award for small press books. Sharing this news today gladdens my heart. There were more than 2,500 books entered in 25 categories. Being among the small % of writers honored is remarkable

Just found out my memoir Disconnected made the Grand Prize Shortlist for the Eric Hoffer Award. Found out mid-electrical rewiring—fitting, since the book’s about the brain's wiring. Deeply honored, especially in the company of Joan Kwon Glass, Stacey C. Johnson & others. #Memoir #HofferAward

Is a house really a home till the color-coordinated bookshelf is done? #justmoved #newhome #bookshelf #decorating

Marlowe is scary-smart, extremely intuitive, and the most people-oriented cat I’ve ever met. He trills when he has a question for me, follows me from room to room, and always sits on my lap and purrs. He is truly an excellent companion. Writing can be solitary, but it’s better with a Marlowe!

Earlier this month, I did the sweetest book club talk. As an author, I love book club talks; they're interactive, intimate, and always fun. Want to book me for your next book club? I travel all over the Bay, and I also love Zoom meet-ups. Let's open a page, crack open a bottle of wine, and chat!

Disconnected has resonated with a range of people: women with their own stories of heartbreak late in life, lovers of memoir, the children of neurodivergent parents, mental health professionals, journalists, hopeless and cynical romantics, and more. It's such an honor to hear from so many folks

Reflecting on my life after the story of my memoir, Disconnected, I am reminded that every moment is an opportunity for love. My last romantic love story didn't go as planned, but I see all my love from nature, animals, family, friends, and community. I can say, Okay, this is good. This is enough.

1966. Is it time to bring it back? Back then, I worked at Perkin’s Pancake House so I could buy all my own cosmetics and clothes. This hair is brought to you by the powers of AquaNet hairspray, which I just learned still exists! #1960s #bighairdontcare #aquanet #throwbackthursday

Like many writers, I often need nature to connect to and to replenish my creative spirit. I love living in Rossmoor, with views of Mount Diablo visible from all corners. Sometimes all I need is to walk out my front door. #activeliving #norcal #walnutcreek #amwriting #naturelover #rossmoor

There is something poignant about this photo. I believe this is the last move I will ever do (I can't imagine going through the exhaustion of moving ever again), and in this photo, it is as if my suitcases are looking out at the beginning of a new life, pondering the old one.

Happy National Library Week! Join me at the Local Author Book Festival at the Benicia Public Library this Saturday! There will be readings, Q&As, Book Signings, and community! And if you can't attend, order a copy of Disconnected from your local library.=)

Let's kick off National Library Week! Fabulous local authors from all over the Bay Area will be present for Readings and Q&As at the Benicia Public Library this Saturday! Let's support authors and our beloved libraries in this tenacious and scary time! We truly need the arts more than ever.

The handsome Overlord of the Living Room overseeing my packing process. #moving #packing #mainecoone.

Have you ever experienced the feeling that a relationship is slipping through your hands and you just don’t know why? Finding your way through the hurt and confusion takes courage! ❤️ #memoir #disconnected #relationships #neurodiversity #neurodiverslove #autism #love #loveandletgo #vineleavespress

A must read for those who love memoirs! “I cannot recommend this book highly enough,” this reader writes. #review #goodreads #availablenow #Disconnected #Vineleavespress #memoir buff.ly/ZvPKnf2

After 18 months of transition in a rented unit, I will again own a Rossmoor condo! Wish me good luck on the move this month! But oh, to be a cat and avoid all packing. I’m excited to move, but it’s exhausting! Thank God Marlowe doesn’t know what is about to hit him. #cat #mainecoone #sleep #moving

When I was doing research, I could find lots of books on autism, and some good books about neurodiverse relationships. But Disconnected is a memoir, a story told from a personal point of view. It is my story, yes, but it is also a story that needed to be said. #neurodiverserelationships #memoir

The Japanese art of repairing broken pottery and highlighting the cracks with gold called kintsugi holds special meaning for me. After my late in life neurodiverse marriage fell apart, and my life shattered, I'm healing through emotional kintsugi. #neurodiverse #love #resilience

Sometimes you have to write the book you wish you had back then. ❤️ #memoir #disconnected #relationships #neurodiversity #neurodiverslove #autism #love #loveandletgo #vineleavespress

🎉🎉 Happy 30th Anniversary to The Writers Grotto! 🎉🎉 My literary home, where I’ve met so many amazing friends and colleagues over the years. 🖋️So everyone is invited to PARTY at the grotto 🎉

I just subscribed to 5 Calls Newsletter! buttondown.com/5calls

This reader’s statement that my book made her slow down and reflect is a great one indeed. Thank you for this perceptive review! #review #goodreads #availablenow #Disconnected #Vineleavespress #memoir #leaveareview buff.ly/ZvPKnf2

Have you grabbed your copy of Disconnected yet? #disconnected #memoir #review #vineleavespress #loveandletgo #autism #neurodiversemarriage buff.ly/ZvPKnf2

I recently chatted with Cristina Deptula of Synchronized Chaos, about my memoir. Deptula picked up on our therapist’s metaphor of marriage as a fragile puppy that needs constant care. Choosing to rehome that puppy is one of the hardest things I have ever had to do. buff.ly/PGRRQGZ

Loads of #literary #magazines are coming to Bluesky, here is a great list to follow! PLEASE SHARE TO HELP THEM LEAVE TWITTER! #litmags #writer #writingcommunity go.bsky.app/7cWNC2j

So, this past month, I’ve enjoyed being on two podcasts: Neurodiverse Love with Mona Kay and Let's Talk Memoir with Ronit Plank. One is about art of love, the other is about the art of memoir. I may be biased, but I think they are a great listen back-to-back.🎧 I'll put links below.=)

I had the honor of joining Mona Kay on the Neurodiverse Love podcast, where we discuss our shared mission: helping neurodiverse couples navigate their relationships' challenges, strengths, and differences. We hope that it inspires others in neurodiverse relationships. 💙

Thrilled to be a guest on "Let's Talk Memoir" with Ronit Plank. We take a deep dive into the courage required to write an engaging memoir. My aim was to help others with undiagnosed autistic partners. Listen & share. ronitplank.com/.../lets-tal... #memoir #writingcommunity#neurodiverse

I had a fascinating conversation with Mona Kay, host of the Neurodiverse Love Podcast about the ways neurodivergence affects relationships, and the specific challenges I encountered in my marriage with my undiagnosed autistic husband. Listen for #neurodiverse #love #marriage

Great conversation with Elizabeth Stix, author of What I Want Back From You, at Book Passage. Our audience jumped in with questions from the start, and my @writersgrotto colleagues @quequesierra and @brittastromeyer cheered me on. Thanks to Book Passage for a wonderful appearance. #writingcommunity

Fabulous interview with the novelist Roz Morris! "Memoir is a special genre, with a unique requirement for ruthless self-appraisal. Only the strong need apply. It requires tremendous courage and self-reflection to write a compelling memoir." nailyournovel.wordpress.com/2025/01/19/o...

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Fascinating conversation with Jane Leder, host of Older Women & Friends, about the effects of opposite brain wiring on relationships. We take a deep dive into why I wrote Disconnected and how I dealt with a high-conflict marriage later in life. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/d...

I'm thrilled to have a new essay "Lost Keys" in Chicago Story Press. It's about how my love for my house grew as my marriage unraveled. It's not easy to let go of beloved places and people. Yet we do. This piece shows how. #amwriting #neurodivergent #love chicagostorypress.com/f/lost-keys-...

In case you missed it: Don't Make Resolutions. Ask Questions open.substack.com/pub/theabund...

This seems so relevant after our conversation with @dintywmoore.bsky.social on the Writers Bridge today!

What a wild whirlwind this is! Last week, Disconnected became the #1 Kindle book on Autism on Amazon. Grab your copy on Kindle, or if you are more of a physical book person, @vineleavespress.bsky.social or @powells.bsky.social

New podcast episode out today! Eleanor and I talk about her new book, navigating intimate relationships, and grief. Listen at MindBodySpirit.fm, on Spotify, or Apple Podcasts. mindbodyspirit.fm/shows/its-re...

My latest mandala. All praise to Angie Grace who publishes the templates in her books for all those of us obsessed with color and form.

Join me tomorrow (12/7) as for @babylonsalon.bsky.social in in San Francisco starting at 5 pm PT and on on Sunday (12/8) at 1 pm PT for the Author Panel Discussion at the Oakland Center for Spiritual Living!

I had a beautiful and vulnerable conversation with my dear friend Constance Beutal.❤️ My book, Disconnected i, is about choosing love, just not always in the way we think. ❤️ Disconnected is available at @vineleavespress.bsky.social Amazon, IndieBound, @powells.bsky.social and Audible.:) 📚