TheNeil Report post Posted March 6, 2007 ...although I have heard that the author is a bit of a nasty piece of work http://www.lulu.com/content/667661 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tmf Report post Posted March 6, 2007 This certainly seems like a good book, especially for those dx as an adult. I am trying to find one that is wrote by a parent of a child with AS to understand/be able to deal with my own ds....any ideas/recommendations??? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheNeil Report post Posted March 6, 2007 Ahem, it's my book I can try writing the book that you want but, as I don't have kids, I'd probably have to be 'inventive' Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kathryn Report post Posted March 6, 2007 If it's anything like your posts on here it will be a good read! K x Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flora Report post Posted March 6, 2007 TN.... I want a signed copy!!!!! Well done you.... how on earth did you organise yourself???? Wonder if all us aspies on here should do a group effort.... ?? Flora Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheNeil Report post Posted March 6, 2007 TN.... I want a signed copy!!!!! Well done you.... how on earth did you organise yourself???? Wonder if all us aspies on here should do a group effort.... ?? Flora I can do signed copies...for a small fee of course Now that you mention a group effort, I do have a project in my head that I've been meaning to post about...watch this space Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tmf Report post Posted March 6, 2007 Weel done you I wouldn't know where to start!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smiley Report post Posted March 6, 2007 Ohhhhh!! I'll have to get a copy! Well done you! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
badonkadonk Report post Posted March 6, 2007 Well done TN, I wonder how many embarrassing anecdotes you will live to regret once we all start reading the book I shall order my copy as soon as I have that much money in my account, I overspent slightly at the weekend Now I gotta go look at my new trainers and convince myself it was worth it!! Emily xxx Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
annie Report post Posted March 6, 2007 Well done TN Oooo, we have a member that's an author Annie xx Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
David Matthew Baker Report post Posted March 6, 2007 Can you do them direct? Just wondering if you'd get more from it that way. If so any chance you could bring one upto Newcastle. I'd rather see the artist profit than a load of other companies. As for books by younger people have you tried: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Freaks-Geeks-Asper...8979&sr=8-7 I understand it is a very good read. Certainly the book by his mum is (Multicoloured Mayhem). Lent the above one to one of the teachers at my school who is enjoying it. Lent it before I even read it myself though. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bikergal Report post Posted March 6, 2007 Well done! It looks like a really good read, that's something I could do with at the moment. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
butterfingersbimbo Report post Posted March 6, 2007 well i suppose i could always get a copy to keep in the bathroom....... oo you will be too busy to come on here soon!! well done tho and if you want to borrow el so you can write your second book just give me a shout!! honest she wont be any more trouble than the GPs...... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheNeil Report post Posted March 6, 2007 well done tho and if you want to borrow el so you can write your second book just give me a shout!! honest she wont be any more trouble than the GPs...... Will she live in a small hutch and squeak when I give her green beans? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Clare63 Report post Posted March 6, 2007 Neil I am so impressed, I will certainly be getting a copy, you are a man of many talents here's to making it on the best sellers list ! Clare x Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
butterfingersbimbo Report post Posted March 6, 2007 yes i think she would!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
something vague Report post Posted March 6, 2007 Neil, I've just read the intro and I'm hooked, well done Are we going to have a reading by the author himself at the Newcastle meet up or are you going to do a signing session in Waterstones? Is there a chapter entitled 'Cliff and me' or was that one editted out? SV PS promise me you'll never go on Celebrity Big Brother!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bagpuss Report post Posted March 6, 2007 Well done TN Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
David Matthew Baker Report post Posted March 6, 2007 Is that why were meeting at Waterstones. It is for a signing is it. Congrats on getting this published. Oh I was in Newcastle at the weekend and I was right there are two Waterstones. It is opposite the exit from the Central Arcade though not Monument Mall. That was me getting shopping bits mixed up. I reminded myself why I never like driving (or been driven) to Newcastle too. Argh I hate the one way system. The shop I was actually there for had shut too. Still managed to find what I was after though. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheNeil Report post Posted March 6, 2007 Neil, I've just read the intro and I'm hooked, well done Are we going to have a reading by the author himself at the Newcastle meet up or are you going to do a signing session in Waterstones? Is there a chapter entitled 'Cliff and me' or was that one editted out? SV PS promise me you'll never go on Celebrity Big Brother!!! No Cliff came along just that little bit too late so I'm saving him for the sequel: Wired-Up Right I will do book signings in Newcastle but no photos, no paparazzi and no z-list celebs please Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
something vague Report post Posted March 6, 2007 I will do book signings in Newcastle but no photos, no paparazzi and no z-list celebs please Now Neil, you know I get all twitchy and HAVE to take photos after the second half of cider so just smile sweetly and it'll be over in a flash SV Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheNeil Report post Posted March 6, 2007 Now Neil, you know I get all twitchy and HAVE to take photos after the second half of cider so just smile sweetly and it'll be over in a flash SV I'll have to check with my agent... <Checks with agent> Mrs Wills says that it should be OK Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
something vague Report post Posted March 6, 2007 I'll have to check with my agent... <Checks with agent> Mrs Wills says that it should be OK No she doesnt she says MEEEEEEEEEEP MEEP (which means the same) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KarenT Report post Posted March 7, 2007 Is it available anywhere in the UK? Very impressed with you, my man! Karen x Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
baddad Report post Posted March 7, 2007 well done neil L&P BD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Corcaigh Report post Posted March 7, 2007 Neil, I am going to buy and read it straightaway. It will add to my -rather big- collection of Aspie and ASD writings. Well done! (I'm jealous now, I want to be published too... ) Martina Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheNeil Report post Posted March 7, 2007 Is it available anywhere in the UK? Very impressed with you, my man! Karen x Not in the shops as it's a print-to-order book and, at the moment it's only available from the publisher's site as it takes a few weeks for it to get onto Amazon and co. UK orders do get printed in the UK though and not shipped across from the US. Seems to take about 9 days from ordering a copy to having it delivered which isn't too bad I thought Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
David Matthew Baker Report post Posted March 7, 2007 Decided to order a copy. Obviously the idea of you publishing this now is so that all new people meeting you in Newcastle have to have a copy for you to talk to them. Am I right? I expect I'll bring my copy in anycase. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
something vague Report post Posted March 7, 2007 Hi Neil, I've just ordered your book so you'll sell at least one copy Looking forward to reading it So thats 3 drinks you owe me............one for celebrating your new job..........whichever one it turns out to be...........one for me buying your book and............ one for my birthday SV Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
David Matthew Baker Report post Posted March 13, 2007 My copy just arrived. A bit worried at the moment. By my understanding of the first page of the intro this book is going to be everything I ever wanted. Something tells me this is going to be an interesting read. I'll see if I can give you a review once I've read it. (That might mean I need to make notes I guess.) Certainly seems to be on a nice quality paper in anycase. At least I have a picture (all be it one that I'll need to find some very interesting sort of lens or mirror to make look normal) to try and spot someone by when it comes to meeting you in Newcastle. Unless your bringing the guinea pigs, I might just about recognise them. Otherwise I'll just have to wave the copy of your book around and look totally lost. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
something vague Report post Posted March 13, 2007 Yep, my copy arrived to but I've got some study work to complete before i can start reading it. I'm looking forward to it though SV Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheNeil Report post Posted March 13, 2007 I'm looking forward to it though You say that now... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bagpuss Report post Posted March 13, 2007 Ohhh, TN, can I have a signed copy perleasssseeeee? Then when I sell my brick and tell story I'll have proof I do REALLY know you I hope you've been very kind about your home town TN Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
something vague Report post Posted March 13, 2007 You say that now... Well if nothing else it might cure my insomnia Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tally Report post Posted March 13, 2007 Mine arrived today I'm collecting a good pile of books to be read for my holiday in April, so I'm trying not to read too much until then. Hopefully I can save it until then. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheNeil Report post Posted March 13, 2007 Ohhh, TN, can I have a signed copy perleasssseeeee? Well....alright but you'll have to wait until Newcastle or the next time I'm up your way. As it's you though I won't charge my usual fee (I'll double it ) I hope you've been very kind about your home town TN Erm...nice...ish Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oxgirl Report post Posted March 13, 2007 Wow, TN, I clicked on this tread the other day and I had no idea it was YOUR book, I just didn't connect the dots, how dumb am I??!! Excellent work mate, outstanding!! <'> ~ Mel ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dooday24 Report post Posted March 13, 2007 well done will deffinatly get a copy good luck with it love donnaxxxxxx Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bagpuss Report post Posted March 13, 2007 (edited) Well....alright but you'll have to wait until Newcastle or the next time I'm up your way. As it's you though I won't charge my usual fee (I'll double it :devil Erm...nice...ish Ta very muchly....can I pay in lemon tops? Edited March 13, 2007 by Bagpuss Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
