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Throwback Post: Successfully Infecting People with the HappY Virus

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December 20 2012:

Keep on Keepin on Spreading HappYness! We have successfully infected more people with the HappY Virus!

Message I received today from someone in Canada:

“Hi Camilla! Got my book today and I’m so looking forward to curling up with my tea to read it! I also can’t believe it got here before Christmas! Hope you’re all ready for the holidays. A and I followed your lead and spread some love. We made simple treats that A could help with and she delivered them to all of our neighbours. We also delivered to an older couple up the street that we don’t really know….and their reaction warmed my heart. They were so grateful for a very simple gesture that they came to our house a few days later with a story book for my kids and to say thank you. It’s always nice to make new friends.”

**MARCH 6 2023 UPDATE** – This was about my first published book, “D iz for Different – One Woman’s Journey to Acceptance”. Go here to learn more:

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Throwback Post: Look Beyond Limitations – D iz for Different

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July 18 2012:

Amazon Reviews:

Terri Barfield Craig says, “Camilla and Team TLC’s journey and life lessons, as shared in this book, will inspire you to look beyond limitations and gain new perspectives on what it means and how it feels to be “different”. It will change the way you see life in general. Not only is this book a phenomenal tool and resource for those with special needs children/adults in their lives, but it includes many nuggets of wisdom for the rest of us as well. I highly recommend it!” ….

Thank you tons Terri!!!

To learn more about the book, go here ..

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Throwback Post: D iz for Different With Watermelon in Grand Isle

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July 18 2012:

Love this!! Another book picture sighting in Grand Isle, Louisiana …

Debbie Burton says she took some more time to herself and shared a whole piece of Louisiana watermelon with the book!! Man, I sure do miss that watermelon … brings back such warm, fun memories of my childhood … outside all day, going, going, going, going and ALWAYS barefoot …. eating watermelon and spittin the seeds out as you go!

To learn more about the book, go here …

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Throwback Post: D iz for Different Book Trailer – Nearly 500 Views

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July 24 2012:

Big shout out to everyone who has watched and shared the “D iz for Different” Book Trailer … it’s nearly at 500 views!! YAY!!! Grateful times a million!

Here’s a picture of my helper, Lillian, getting books ready to mail … and here’s a link to the trailer … it’s just a little over a minute long …

Throwback Post: C is for Courage

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August 11 2015:

I was moved to share this just now …

C is for Courage

“Having courage does not mean that we are unafraid. Having courage and showing courage means that we face our fears. We are able to say, “I have fallen, but I will get up!” – Maya Angelou … My addition to this: I have fallen, and it is okay. I choose not to be unkind to myself because I have fallen. I will use this to learn. ” The journey to acceptance takes courage; courage to face one’s fears; courage to make decisions that others frown upon or downright disagree with; and courage to do things differently. …. I have learned that courage is the golden, secret path to clarity …. ” excerpt from “D iz for Different – One Woman’s Journey to Acceptance” …

May you feel the joy of the sun or peace of a tree today and know that all is well …..

If you’d like your own autographed copy of “D iz for Different” go here ….

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(This is one of Lillian’s drawings from 2012).

Throwback Post: Tips for the Journey – D iz for Different – One Woman’s Journey to Acceptance

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August 22 2012:

Thanks Momma for the review on Amazon … Yep, I’ve always been smiling …. from the beginning!!

“”D IZ FOR DIFFERENT” is a very inspiring and educational book. It will give you tips for your journey as you go through life raising your special needs child/children and will give you excellent resources for help and support from different organizations. What a very special person to share her family life to help others through a very difficult time. Thank you for writing this book!”

Me and Momma 9 months old

To learn more about D iz for Different – One Woman’s Journey to Acceptance, go here …

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Poetry Reading by Camilla With Quenching the Heart’s Thirst

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April 6 2021

This has been great. Wrapping up soon. A poetry reading with others in the UK, Canada, and me in Reno. ❤️🎉❤️

April 24 2021

And then I received an email this morning with this message (referencing my 1st book, D iz for Different – One Woman’s Journey to Acceptance) …

“Your decision to share your experiences and insights is truly a gift to the world. I have been having a synchronistic experience with your book. Sometimes, when I read it, I will move the bookmark to another spot in the book and then fail to replace it after I finish reading. The next time I go to read, the bookmark may be in a spot I have read before, but the words will be perfect for what is going on at that moment in time.” – Lisa

Lisa’s message landed on a thirsty heart. I’m thankful to those who quench the heart’s thirst just when it is needed most.

I don’t talk about this book much, as it’s about to receive a new cover, at which point I’ll re-launch with the new cover. Hopefully, in the next 1 – 3 months. (A very tired me, and a happy Lillian at a November 2019 book signing.)

To learn more about Words of Alchemy and D iz for Different, go here …

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Throwback Post: Wrote and Published a Book in Under a Year

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September 20 2012:

… and she said to herself, “You wrote a book … you wrote and published a book …. you wrote and published a book in under ONE year … you wrote and published a book in under ONE year and have sold about 300 copies of that book ….” this is what she said to herself …. Note to self …. Smiles and Hugs to any friends who need or want them …

March 2021 Update – I’ve not published FOUR books! This one, the first one, is about to get a new cover. YaY!

How I Wrote My First Book

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February 3 2016:

Thanks so much Michelle Colon-Johnson for having me as part of your wonderful blog!! xoxoxo “Check out our latest Guest Blog Post by author Camilla Downs. Camilla shares her story How Purging the Garage Led to Writing her book “D iz for Different”. It is a great article you won’t want to miss!”

How Purging the Garage Led to Writing a Book: Author Camilla Downs