Hi Allison, thank you for answering my question. First, I can’t believe you remembered me, so I’m kinda having a fan girl moment. :). Second, I, too, was told and understand that you’re not supposed to say anything about the trauma. That is what I thought was so brave. You told your story! I’m so glad that it “released [you] from a lot of the trauma that came with the original experience”. That gives me so much hope! Another author and survivor, Mary DeMuth says, “An untold story never heals.”
I’m thankful that you are going to give “voice” to John Henry’s story thus far. I have no doubt that it will help and give hope to others.
Allison, I treasure “Blood”, both the book and the audiobook. They are, indeed, two different experiences. Hearing you have the strength to speak what you already summoned the strength to write definitely takes it to another level of intimacy and honesty. I thank you for that. You, like me, are always unflinchingly honest. You’re also incredibly brave. I’m truly looking forward to the upcoming release in both formats of “I Dream He Talks To Me.” I reckon it might take a few more takes for you on this one, too. But you will nail it.
For the record, the fact that I would be happy and soothed to hear you read the phone book in no way lessens the beauty and power of these works. It does speak volumes about you, though.
Looking forward to the new book, and especially the audiobook. I feel more connected to the books listening to the author narrating their story. They bring the nuances, inflections, emotions that just reading the book doesn’t allow.
When I do read the book, after listening to the audiobook version, I can hear the author’s voice, and it changes what I’m reading.
Allison, I’ve met you and Hayes in Cleveland just before the pandemic started….Actually the day the tornado hit Nashville. You both were Great!!! Loved the chemistry between the both of you both onstage, during the meet n’ greets, and after the show. I’m 58, and haven’t found it yet, but aspire to find that time of Love!!!
Hi Joe! Of course I remember meeting you and am so appreciative of your amazing support then and now! I'll tell you a secret though — audiobooks put me to sleep. There's just something about someone reading to me that lulls me into slumber, so I'm not one to listen unless I'm doing something else, like sewing. But that's the only time I can listen to someone read. If I tried to do it while driving there'd be an accident — I'd fall asleep at the wheel!
You are such a brave warrior, Allison. And I mean that in the most complimentary sense. As an author, I have learned the very best way to edit a book is to read it out loud. So, that makes me wonder if you made changes to the manuscript as you read it. When I saw you at Sons of Hermann Hall in Dallas where you read from your book, I was touched by the way you so easily were able to read difficult passages out loud. I look forward to reading "I Dream He Talks To Me!"
“I’d ultimately chosen myself over them”
That takes courage ~ bravery on a whole other level... Thank you for doing the hard thing... ♥️
Yes, maybe the hard thing, but ultimately the only thing to do.
Hi Allison, thank you for answering my question. First, I can’t believe you remembered me, so I’m kinda having a fan girl moment. :). Second, I, too, was told and understand that you’re not supposed to say anything about the trauma. That is what I thought was so brave. You told your story! I’m so glad that it “released [you] from a lot of the trauma that came with the original experience”. That gives me so much hope! Another author and survivor, Mary DeMuth says, “An untold story never heals.”
I’m thankful that you are going to give “voice” to John Henry’s story thus far. I have no doubt that it will help and give hope to others.
You and your family are loved and prayed for.
Always and in all ways,
Dee
Excellent question Dee!
I would be thrilled to meet Allison… and I’d have a fan girl moment too!
Thank you, Dee. Lots of love to you!
Allison, I treasure “Blood”, both the book and the audiobook. They are, indeed, two different experiences. Hearing you have the strength to speak what you already summoned the strength to write definitely takes it to another level of intimacy and honesty. I thank you for that. You, like me, are always unflinchingly honest. You’re also incredibly brave. I’m truly looking forward to the upcoming release in both formats of “I Dream He Talks To Me.” I reckon it might take a few more takes for you on this one, too. But you will nail it.
For the record, the fact that I would be happy and soothed to hear you read the phone book in no way lessens the beauty and power of these works. It does speak volumes about you, though.
Sending love to you and yours always. JB
I also can’t wait for the music that you said will follow in November. Yours and JH’s collaboration!
Hey JB. We're going to hold off until the first of 2022 so it doesn't get lost in the holiday shuffle. But it will be worth it, I promise!
I love these words JB
Looking forward to the new book, and especially the audiobook. I feel more connected to the books listening to the author narrating their story. They bring the nuances, inflections, emotions that just reading the book doesn’t allow.
When I do read the book, after listening to the audiobook version, I can hear the author’s voice, and it changes what I’m reading.
Allison, I’ve met you and Hayes in Cleveland just before the pandemic started….Actually the day the tornado hit Nashville. You both were Great!!! Loved the chemistry between the both of you both onstage, during the meet n’ greets, and after the show. I’m 58, and haven’t found it yet, but aspire to find that time of Love!!!
All the Best!!
Joe Cusmai
Hi Joe! Of course I remember meeting you and am so appreciative of your amazing support then and now! I'll tell you a secret though — audiobooks put me to sleep. There's just something about someone reading to me that lulls me into slumber, so I'm not one to listen unless I'm doing something else, like sewing. But that's the only time I can listen to someone read. If I tried to do it while driving there'd be an accident — I'd fall asleep at the wheel!
Just ordered the book and can’t wait to read it. Already know who I am going to pass it to next ❤️
Thank you.
You are such a brave warrior, Allison. And I mean that in the most complimentary sense. As an author, I have learned the very best way to edit a book is to read it out loud. So, that makes me wonder if you made changes to the manuscript as you read it. When I saw you at Sons of Hermann Hall in Dallas where you read from your book, I was touched by the way you so easily were able to read difficult passages out loud. I look forward to reading "I Dream He Talks To Me!"