“Was it hard writing Broken?” This question comes up often. Most just assume it was and state, “That must have been hard.” But, occasionally, some one asks, “Was it?” The answer is less straight forward than one expects. Writing Broken was hard… and easy. It felt great, and horrific. It was mind-numbing, and emotionally stimulating. […]
Him vs. Me
On 7 November 2015, I posted an article depicting my life with a pedophile. It was a passage from Broken. At the time that I posted this article, I was confident, scared for the children who were out there possibly being subjected to a known pedophile still on the loose. In confidence, I wrote and […]
Meeting Your Child’s Needs
Meeting Your Child’s Needs By Angela b. Chrysler My husband and I are very active in our parenting. We are the kind of parents who hold nightly meetings to evaluate the day. Right after the “Hi, honey. How was your day?” we launch into a “How do you think the day went?” “Well, Daniel […]
Just Me
You know when you just write or say something so awesome, you have to share? Well… Here it is! I AM the drop in the bucket. Please note my message icon. My face is forever posted like that on and off the screen. It suits me. Hello all! First, here is my boring, though […]
We Have To Be Carefully Taught
We Have To Be Carefully Taught By Angela B. Chrysler You’ve got to be taught To hate and fear, You’ve got to be taught From year to year, It’s got to be drummed In your dear little ear You’ve got to be carefully taught. You’ve got to be taught to be afraid Of people whose […]
Six Months
Continued from Broken… Judith: “So… It’s almost November,” Judith said with a small smile. She tried to hold back the pride, but I could see it in her eyes. I had come a long way in six months. One fourth of my therapy was almost over. Elizabeth: “It is,” I said. William: “What are your […]
10 Ways authors hurt themselves
10 Ways authors hurt themselves And how to fix it with little to no budget by Angela B. Chrysler A business is all about quality and standards. It is about your reputation. Nothing more. Nothing less. I’ve worked with thousands of authors in the past year and based on the information I learned from the […]
Your Bio
Bio writing! You are an author. Your book is almost out there. Now you have to build a bio. Where to begin… The purpose of the bio is to sell you, not to introduce you. You want to sound accomplished, professional, and interesting. But I have no accomplishments! I’ve done nothing! This is my first […]
Broken Release Party
As you may know, Broken released on 9/11 for reasons I explain in the posts published on 9/11. Out of respect for those who died on 9/11, I kept marketing to a minimum and avoided pushing my book. 9/11 is a time to reflect, heal, and share our trauma. Therefore, I have put off pushing […]
Broken and Memories
As the world knows, today is the 14th anniversary of 9/11. For me, it means a lot more than that. The trauma of 9/11 hit me on a very personal level—this is not to say there are others who did not feel this event just as deeply. I am simply reflecting on my own unique […]