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11 Fun Facts About “Embraceable”

December 7, 2015

At least I find them fun. I’m only slightly biased.

Embraceable is currently being formatted for publishing. (Woo hoo!) I thought I’d celebrate by sharing some tid bits/teasers about the book.

♦ Susan Harper, PhD, who penned the foreword, is an educator, writer, activist and advocate for a variety of groovy causes, including LGBTQ equality, gender equality, partner and sexual violence prevention and healthcare equality.

♦ My memoir portion starts with an, um, bang—a literally climactic experience that changed my life.

♦ You’ll then read my “Does Dirt Have Calories” and sex ed stories, fleshed out (no pun intended) and in context.

♦ Numerous of the story contributors have uniquely spiffy jobs, including professional cuddling and sex work.

♦ Several authors (and their stories) are religious. Another wrote about escaping a cult.

♦ The story contributors range in age, from 20-something to 70-plus.

♦ Several women who either contributed a story or agreed to an interview with me requested anonymity for safety reasons, privacy or both.

♦ One of the contributors was married to one of the world’s best-selling authors of all time. (And that’s only one of many fascinating things about her.)

♦ Editing the stories (before passing them off to the awesome Mike Sirota for final edits) was challenging and rewarding. It was an honor—and, admittedly, nerve-racking—to hold women’s deeply intimate, personal stories in my hands, making changes I hoped would make them shine even brighter.

♦ A couple of the stories made me laugh out loud. Many are heart-wrenching. All of them inspire me.

♦ 100 percent of the proceeds will go to my work and advocacy to empower girls and women to embrace their sexuality, bodies and selves.

Embraceable book cover red

Embraceable will be available via Amazon and iTunes soon!

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  1. shanjeniah says

    December 7, 2015 at 6:22 am

    I am so eager to read this! Sending so much love your way!

    Reply
    • August McLaughlin says

      December 7, 2015 at 7:53 am

      Thanks, lovely!

      Reply
      • shanjeniah says

        December 7, 2015 at 11:58 pm

        You are so much more than welcome!

        Reply
  2. KM Huber says

    December 7, 2015 at 7:18 am

    Ditto what Shan said.

    Reply
  3. veldabrotherton says

    December 7, 2015 at 8:50 am

    Reblogged this on Velda Brotherton and commented:
    I am honored to have my story included in this fab book August has worked so hard to bring to life. Thanks August.

    Reply
  4. Carrie Rubin says

    December 7, 2015 at 9:37 am

    This looks wonderful. Congratulations! No doubt a lot of work behind it, not to mention takeaways that will probably stay with you for life.

    Reply
    • August McLaughlin says

      December 7, 2015 at 11:30 am

      Thanks, Carrie! You’re right about those takeaways – stories from some mighty brave women. It has been lots of work, but of the really fulfilling variety. Guessing you can relate!

      Reply
      • Carrie Rubin says

        December 7, 2015 at 11:38 am

        Indeed.

        Reply
  5. aurorajeanalexander says

    December 7, 2015 at 1:45 pm

    I just simply can’t wait to read that book!! Go right ahead and publish.

    Reply
    • August McLaughlin says

      December 7, 2015 at 6:56 pm

      Ha. Thanks, AJ!! In the works.

      Reply
  6. David N. Walker says

    December 7, 2015 at 2:29 pm

    I’m sure you’ll let us know when it goes on the market. Hope you put it on B&N for Nooks.

    Reply
    • August McLaughlin says

      December 7, 2015 at 6:55 pm

      I will! So far the plan is for Amazon and iTunes, but I’m considering B&N, too.

      Reply
  7. susielindau says

    December 7, 2015 at 3:44 pm

    Congratulations, August! It looks like a great read.

    Reply
    • August McLaughlin says

      December 7, 2015 at 6:55 pm

      Thanks, Susie! I hope you’re well.

      Reply
  8. aurorajeanalexander says

    December 9, 2015 at 8:57 am

    Hello there. I always look forward to your blog posts. That is why I have nominated you for the Versatile Blogger Award. Keep up the great work.

    I hope you will accept that award. Please find your nomination and the award rules here:

    https://aurorajalexander.wordpress.com/2015/12/09/nominated-for-the-versatile-blogger-award/

    Have a wonderful day and a great Christmas time!

    Reply
  9. The Hook says

    December 10, 2015 at 1:37 pm

    You’re an exceptional woman, August.

    Reply
  10. Jess Witkins says

    December 13, 2015 at 4:18 pm

    I want this book for christmas and I have to know how one becomes a professional cuddler because I feel like that would solve a lot of the world’s stress and anxiety problems. Loving touch is healing. That’s pretty cool that’s a real job.

    Reply

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