Somehow I Am Different is now officially available at a local Hungarian publishing house - Underground Kiadó - Szerkesztőség! For all those Hungarians who wanted to own a copy but were troubled by the shipping cost from the US, this is for you! For all those interested in a new cover design and a second copy, this is for you, too.
Feel free to spread the word and to buy your own copy here.
"Let gratitude be the pillow upon which you kneel to say your nightly prayer. And let faith by the bridge you build to overcome evil and welcome good."
I am tremendously grateful to announce that Somehow I Am Different was Named to Kirkus Reviews' Best Books of 2016 today.
Thank you to the interviewees, editors, publishers, and invaluable personal supports who made this book possible from day one and along every step of the way.
Please share the news, leave more love-filled reviews, or recommend Somehow I Am Different to your loved ones this holiday season. And as always, please keep in touch.
How to earn a FREE audiobook?
Are you interested in exploring questions of identity, spirituality, religion, or activism? Do you work in publishing, writing, journalism, or blogging, or mingle with a network that enjoys connecting and questioning as much as you do?
The audio edition of Somehow I Am Different launched on Monday and we can't wait to hear what you think.
Comment here or email Alyssa to learn more about how you can receive a FREE audio book in exchange for a review, blog post, share post, or article.
Cheers to you on this chilly Friday!
NOW AVAILABLE: Somehow I Am Different in audio!
Never listened to a book on audio before? Now might be the time to try.
The audio edition of Somehow I Am Different is NOW AVAILABLE on Amazon, Audible, and iTunes. Check it out!
Feeling extra supportive? Let us know what you think by leaving a review on Amazon, Audible, or iTunes.
Thank you to all who made the audio book possible, and a special shout out to the inspiring voice of Sarah Pribis.
We are excited to announce that Somehow I Am Different's audio book, in collaboration with the fantastic actress Sarah Pribis, will be released on December 10. In this time of tension, we look forward to narratives of hope and activism.
And hey, remember that person you love who is always so hard to buy gifts for? We may have just given you a new idea this holiday season.
This Thanksgiving season, I want to thank everyone who has made the success of Somehow I Am Different possible, especially the interviewees who so generously shared their stories, those who supported SIAD through donations, editing, or personal support, and those who have since become invaluable readers and community.
I am looking forward to a mid-December release of the audio edition of Somehow I Am Different, just in time for Chanukah, and just the gift we need in a time of doubt and tension. Early 2017, the Hungarian edition of Somehow I Am Different will be available and educational programming will begin across Hungary.
Stay tuned for more updates and be sure to keep in touch!
As I reflect on the new year beginning, I would love to thank everyone who has contributed to helping Somehow I Am Different reach readers in such a meaningful way. This past year has been one of powerful gratitude and adventure for me. I wish all of you the same in 5777.
We are thrilled and humbled to announce that Somehow I Am Different has won first place in the New York Book Festival Biography/Autobiography/Memoir category!
Congratulations to the other winners, runner-ups, and honorable mentions. We look forward to discussing and working with you!
Kirkus' Indie Books of the Month Selection for July!
We are thrilled to learn that Somehow I Am Different has been selected as Kirkus' Indie Books of the Month Selection for the month of July!
Keep an eye out for us in the July Kirkus Reviews magazine, Kirkus Reviews email newsletter, and Kirkus Reviews website.
Thank you for the incredible honor, Kirkus Reviews!
Somehow I Am Different is the e-Book Cover Design Award Winner for March 2016 in Nonfiction at The Book Designer! Thank you, Dane at EbookLaunch.com! The Book Designer describes our cover as, "A beautiful and sensitive cover that brings together disparate elements in a careful balance. It's personal, historical, artful, and multi-layered all at the same time." Feeling grateful!