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I don’t like to write too many self-referential posts because I’m pretty sure masturbatory navel-gazing isn’t why people come here. However, now and then people like to know what’s up.
And right now there are exciting things afoot at the Bipolar Burble and for me as well so I thought I’d let you know about them.
WegoHealth is awarding health activists of the year. They have categories for:
These awards are for people who, “moved you, inspired you, and made a real difference in how you think about healthcare and living well.”
And I am honored to be nominated for Best in Show. And while I suppose everyone says “it’s an honor just to be nominated,” I do mean that. People have said such kind things about me and that’s the fuel that keeps the fires here at the Burble lit.
Want to have your say? Contact WegoHealth to tell them what you think of me or nominate someone else! (They are also looking for people for their judging panel.)
Yes, in the string of self-congratulations, I must also say that the Bipolar Burble has been nominated for Best Health Blog of 2011 at HealthLine.com.
But only you can help me win.This, alas, is a bit of a popularity contest, so I must ask you to vote for me now and as often as possible (you can vote once a day) in order for me to win. I appreciate every one of your votes and I hope you’ll forgive me for prodding you about it over the next six weeks.
You might have noticed that I published an excerpt from my memoir, Off Label, months ago. This was to get some public feedback and to generally let people know what is happening. But the memoir has sort of sat in a bottom folder on my hard drive collecting dust for quite some time. It’s not that I don’t care about getting it published – I do, but because of the way the publishing industry works right now, I have to prove my popularity before an agent will be interested in me.
And recently I’ve managed to do that.
Over the last few days two agents have shown interest in representing me and I’m hoping one of them will sign me as a client.
Now, publishing is still a far off dream, but I’ve taken another big step forward.
And in case you were wondering, a tip of the hat goes to Natalie Jeanne Champagne as she spurred me forward in this endeavour.
So that’s the good news around here. It’s nice to take a break from the medical stuff and bring it to you. Thanks for a wonderful year of support. If you keep it up, I promise to keep working hard and bringing you quality, well-researched information on mental illness.
You all rock.
Natasha Tracy is an award-winning writer, speaker, advocate, and consultant from the Pacific Northwest. She has been living with bipolar disorder for 26 years and has written more than 2000 articles on the subject.
Find more of Natasha’s work in her acclaimed book: "Lost Marbles: Insights into My Life with Depression & Bipolar" on Amazon.
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Natasha, this is all great news — congratulations!
You may want to do a bit of voting troubleshooting for the Healthline awards….
When I try to go and vote using Twitter, I get this message: 401Could not connect to Twitter. Refresh the page or try again later. That happened yesterday and today. I tried it via Facebook, at least got to the window where it said “Allow Access,” but when I clicked Allow it just spins for a while and then returns me to the original window with the voting options of either FB or Twitter. Note: I am using Google Chrome. Maybe later I’ll launch Firefox and try that.
Hi Lara,
Thank-you!
Well, the errors are disheartening. I’m not sure how to reach them but I’ll see if I can find a contact address and tell them of your experience.
I haven’t had trouble with Chrome, myself.
– Natasha
Hi Natasha,
I wanted to vote for you but I had to go in through Facebook and let the web page have my information. I wasn’t prepared to do so, sorry. But CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!
Hi Ana,
Thanks. It’s OK, I understand, I respect privacy. It’s a little less invasive when you use a Twitter login, but not everyone has one of those.
Thanks for your support.
– Natasha Tracy
Congratulations! Yayyyy this is wonderful news. don’t forget to enjoy the journey & process.
The experience will be a blast!
Will go & nominate you…just one hitch..you will have to send a big cyberspace bear hug!
Go gettem…all the best from Down Under, ingrid
Hi Ingrid,
You got it. One gigantic cyber-hug for you.
At the moment I really am enjoying the several processes I’m involved with right now. It’s good to enjoy the ride, I agree, as you never really know where it will end up.
Thanks for your support. I love my folks down under.
– Natasha Tracy
Well ..I am becoming a favorite admirer of you and this Blog. Congratulation on your nomination. Now being in the “Positivity” world, your chances are very good to win. I know exactly how you feel about the publication field. But look at you, breaking into the world of publication with 2 agents …Wow, I could of been so lucky ….I went e-book as you know with “Power of Positivity”
https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/86502
I Will continue to vote daily for you …Keep smiling .
Thanks so much.
And just so you know, at the moment I can’t _stop_ smiling. :)
– Natasha Tracy
I am so very happy for you dear, you deserve every scrap of recognition and praise.
Hi Lynoth,
Thank-you so much. I hope I can count on your vote, preferably frequently. I’m at #6 on the list so I’m trying to drum up people to make it upwards.
– Natasha Tracy
Congratulations! Well deserved, it’s great to see you recognized.
Hi Sandra,
Thank-you. Hopefully you’ll vote for me often and help me win :)
And yes, it’s nice to be recognized. I’m probably not supposed to say that but it does the ego good.
– Natasha Tracy
Congratulations! Although I am pretty new to reading your work I always enjoy what you have to say, and you definitely deserve the recognition. I wish you all the best and here’s to another year of fabulousness!
Sara
Sara,
Thanks for your well-wishes. I hope you vote for me. And yes, to another year of fabulousness indeed!
– Natasha Tracy