Review of The Misadventures of Me and My Uterus

A while back, I received a copy of Laurie WJN's book - The Misadventures of Me and My Uterus.  I had a lot going on at the time promoting my own novel and Misadventures was put in the to be read pile.  

Fast-forward three months and OH MY GOSH - I had the period that wouldn't end.  The frustration was incredible.  And then I remembered Laurie and her book...

Amazon Book Description:  From delivering babies to uterine biopsies, this book shares how being a woman can be tough, but laughter is always the best medicine. Topics ranging from Spring-Loaded Uterus (and other forms of birth control), Nothing says fun like a transvaginal ultrasound, and Ablation – its electric, share the personal struggle of one peri-menopausal woman through the maze of women’s health challenges. With humor and understanding, this book offers insight into the uniquely feminine perspective of women’s health care as you enter menopause. This laugh out loud memoir is relatable to any woman who has ever felt cursed by having a uterus.

What I Thought:  Laurie WJN has shined a light on a subject most of us (women) prefer to ignore.   Going through the "change" is nothing short of challenging.  Laurie candidly shared her experiences.   At times I was laughing out loud - and trust me - the battle going on within my body has been anything but funny.  Still,  I found myself feeling a sort of sisterhood with the author because finally someone had put into words what I was feeling and experiencing.   

If you are dealing with the stress of peri-menopause, then do yourself a favor - get this book! It's like sitting down with a girlfriend who's been through it all and now she's sharing her experience.

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The writing team HL Carpenter has been busy.  Not only have they recently published their latest YA novel - Walled In, they are part of the "My Writing Process" blog tag tour.  Make sure you click the above link to check out their site.  In the mean time, I'm thrilled they tagged me as the next participant!

With this tour, the participants are given four questions.  Below, you'll find my answers.

What are you currently working on?

I am in the process of finishing my first new adult novella, The Reasons Why, as well as working on the sequel to Of Dreams and Shadow, the first book in the Forget Me Not series.

How does your writing process work?

When it comes to writing, I do a lot of listening.  My characters love to talk - sometimes at the most inopportune times - like in the middle of my work day.  When that happens, I jot down a few quick notes - just to make sure I don't forget. I try to know where the story is going before I sit down in front of the keyboard.

How does your work differ from others of its genre?

Of Dreams and Shadow is Young Adult Paranormal.  However, there aren't any vampires, werewolves, etc.  Instead, I've got a sinister shadow haunting the pages.  The Reasons Why (soon to be released) is new adult fiction.  The main characters are from a blended family.  They have to come to terms with the fact that love can happen at the most inconvenient times with the most inconvenient people.

Why do you write what you do?

This may sound crazy but its true - what I write depends on the characters and what they have to say.  I first started writing The Reasons Why because Britney and Michael popped in my head and wouldn't leave me alone.  It was quite frustrating to be honest. I was working on the sequel to Dreams and I literally reached a point that I couldn't go any further - not until Britney and Michael had their say.  I sat down in front of the keyboard with the intention to write just enough to get them to hush.  It never happened - the more I listened, the more they talked.

Who's up next?  That would be authors Laurie WJN and Beth Camp.  Laurie is the author of The Misadventures of Me and My Uterus.  Make sure you swing by her blog - Looking on the Sunnyside.  Beth Camp is the author of Standing Stones. Click here for Beth's blog.  

Self Published Sunday Welcomes Laurie WJN

Welcome and thanks for stopping by to meet this week's focus -author Laurie WJN.  

The Misadventures of Me and My Uterus is a self-published book that you won’t want to miss.  A hilarious personal story of health challenges and getting older, this book is for anyone with a uterus, or anyone who wants to understand what it’s like to have a uterus. From delivering babies to uterine biopsies, this book shares how being a woman can be tough, but laughter is always the best medicine. Topics ranging from Spring-Loaded Uterus (and other forms of birth control), Nothing says fun like a transvaginal ultrasound, and Ablation – its electric, share the personal struggle of one peri-menopausal woman through the maze of women’s health challenges. With humor and understanding, this book offers insight into the uniquely feminine perspective of women’s health care as you enter menopause. Readers will relate to the awkward moments in a doctor’s office during gynecological procedures or the desperate search for tampons while on a vacation. The Misadventures of Me and My Uterus is a book that all women can appreciate, especially if they have had any challenges with uterus health issues.

Written by Laurie WJN, a self-described writer, dreamer and child at heart.  Her unique insights on emotions and behavior come from her many roles as a wife, mother, sister and former recreational therapist and middle school teacher.  Laurie wrote her first book in 2001.  Laurie lives in Arizona with her incomparable husband and three unruly dogs.

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