About this project
I just puked up a taco...really? I don't remember eating that...
A collective of cancer anecdotes? Huh? Who does this chick think she is?!?
My Background:
Hi! I'm Mary. At 19, I was diagnosed with Lymphoma, and went through a hellish couple of years. Yee HAW!
I have always been very sarcastic, quirky and fun, and found that my sense of humor helped me to get through it all.
Now being 26, healthy and a writer, I would like to tell not only my story, but the stories of others who have "enjoyed" the life changing moments, annoyances, frustration and general insanity that comes with a cancer diagnosis.
Reflecting back, I have a lot of crazy, weird and down-right funny true stories, from being denied entry into a nightclub because I had a wig on, to loosing my hair piece in the grocery store.
I have found that others have inspiring, funny and crazy moments-- I want to tell our stories. The book is inspirational and funny, not depressing or morbid--humor is the only way to survive this disease, and if you can't laugh at yourself, what is the point of living?
My Plan of Attack:
I plan to interview more than a dozen current patients or survivors, as long as they are able to make fun of themselves, laugh at themselves and not take things too serious, I am willing to hear them out. I would like to come up with 10-15 different profiles, and build the book from there. Each profile will have its own "chapter" in the book.
I plan to use funds for cover art for the book, editing, proofing, self publishing and marketing.
I hope you take a moment to view my video and spread the work about "I Don't Remember Eating That..."
Whether you like the idea, find it controversial or down-right weird, I am open to questions, comments and criticism!
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This project reached the deadline without achieving its funding goal on July 1, 2010.
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All of the above, 2 full book stories, a delicious lollipop, and a monthly newsletter on progress of the book.
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All of the above, free soft cover copy of the book, 2 full book stories and a monthly newsletter on progress of the book.
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A lollipop, monthly newsletter, a signed hard cover copy, 2 full book stories and a personal (snail mail) thank you letter.
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Lollipop, monthly newsletter, a signed hard cover copy of the book, personal (snail mail) thank you letter, 2 free soft cover books, 5 full book stories.
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3 advanced copy signed hard cover books, personal thank you letter, newsletter, dinner, brunch, lunch or breakfast..on me of course. A donation made in your name to the American Cancer Society, and all the lollipops you're little heart desires.
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A personal acknowledgment in the book, donation in your name, a meeting or book reading for a group of your choice. Endless lollipops included, as well as newsletter, thank you letter, 2 signed soft cover, advanced copy of the signed hardcover and my undying gratitude.
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Mary resides in NYC with her boyfriend, 2 cats and a very small backyard garden. Mary is President and Founder of LuxVine Creative, a copy writing & online marketing business.
In remission from what Larry David refers to as the "good cancer", Mary is proud to be working on her Collective.
In her down time, she enjoys cooking, baking, reading, writing, bike riding and general, but limited debauchery.
Mary can be contacted via email mary@luxvine.com
