I Published A Book!
I never planned on publishing a book—I don't even consider myself a writer! But I am passionate about enabling people and dispelling myths about homeschooling, specifically about homeschooling while working. So how did I get here?
Spring was ending, and the learning sessions I scheduled for the kids were wrapping up. For the next three months, summer days will be, for the most part, unplanned and relaxed. It was Memorial Day Weekend, and we were at a kids' festival supporting my daughter's hip-hop dance recital when I found myself conversing with parents who were relieved the school year had ended but also nervous about what they could expect next school year.
"It was so tough this year; my kids just didn't want to be there."
"They're not learning anything."
"It would be great if I could homeschool, but that seems too much."
With every comment, I had a response. And with each response, I can see their eyes lit up with a newly found sense of optimism.
"You're like a walking book." One parent complimented me.
And that's when it occurred to me: parents need something simple and straightforward to launch them onto the homeschooling journey. While there's tons of information online, parents don't always have time to surf for answers and may even risk getting drowned with all the options. They need to start with a map, a guide, a book.
For the following weeks, I crunched through my outline and answered questions that frequented my inbox:
What is homeschooling.
When to switch to homeschool.
How to get you and your child ready.
What to consider when setting up your homeschool environment.
What is curriculum mapping?
What can you expect a typical schedule to look like?
Fast-forward a few versions, and my book is now published on all major platforms, including Amazon, Kindle, and Apple Books. It won't be the final version, as I plan to update it as new knowledge comes through, including unique services, the demand trend for services that support homeschooling families, and technology. I never thought a book would be part of it, but here it is, and I'm so humbled by the great reviews.
