Fantastic Radio Show and a Flooded Basement

Fantastic Radio Show and a Flooded Basement

I just finished my final live radio show for the season. I interviewed Terri Cheney- the author of the bestselling memoir, Manic. We talked about memoir writing- it was so much fun and great encouragement for everyone who wants to write about their experiences.

The radio show has been really stressful for me- lots of anxiety. It hasn’t really been all bipolar anxiety- I know what that feels like- it has been the kind of anxiety disorder anxiety. Believe me, it’s awful. I love the hours in the studio. It’s the hours up to it that cause me trouble.

But anyway! Today’s show was fantastic. And then I got home…..

My basement was flooded. Hmm.

I am glad the show went so well. I’m super glad my roommate was home and caught it early. I’m extremely glad I’m not depressed.

But gosh! Can’t I [ Read More ]





MANIC: Terri Cheney on the Julie Fast Radio Show

Hi all, I have an exciting guest this Sunday on my radio show. Terri Cheney, the author of the bestselling memoir MANIC will be the guest.

We will talk about writing mental health memoirs. So many people write and ask me how they can get their story in print- who better to ask than a successful mental health writer like Terri!

I’ve read a lot of bipolar disorder memoirs- and have enjoyed them all- Terri’s is different than many because of its literary style. It reads like a novel. This isn’t easy to do!

You can visit juliefast.com/radio to read more about the show.

Julie





Terri Cheney on the Julie Fast Radio Show

My guest on Sunday, June 8th will be Terri Cheney- the author of the New York Times bestselling memoir, Manic.  I read this book in two days- I just couldn’t stop reading.   Her style is eloquent and heartfelt. I can see why it’s a bestseller! 

It was very hard for me to read about all that she’s gone through because of this terrible illness, but it’s hopeful to read that she made it through the hell caused by full blown mania. She’s an inspiration for all of us.

 The show is not until Sunday afternoon, so you have time to read the book before listening!

 For more info on the radio show- please click on the radio tab on the right hand menu.

 Julie





Write Your Bipolar Self Help Book!

Writing Your Bipolar Story

There are so many books on the market about bipolar these days! Especially memoirs. I write and teach self help classes and often have students who want to write about mental health treatment. I give them this guideline:

Here’s who I am. Here’s what I’ve been through. Here’s the problem. Here’s how I solved it and here’s how I’m going to help you do the same. This is a great way to start a self help book. If you can get all of this information into a well organized format, you can outline your book quickly!

Good luck with your writing!

Julie