21: "You Were Worth the Wait" | The Process of Writing and Publishing Our Children's Book
Messy MotherhoodShow Notes
"We really found that our why for this book was to provide a space for the infertility community on the shelf of a bookstore. We were in the thick of our infertility journey and I came to terms with the fact that I may never be a mom and that the book that I've just written is basically a letter to a child that I may never have." - Stephanie Booe
In 2019, when Stephanie and Alex were in the thick of infertility, they wrote a children's book called "You Were Worth the Wait" and it's a book from the perspective of a parent in waiting. It's the story of their baby, for their baby, and is dedicated to all of the couples who know the various hardships of building a family. It's a tangible piece of hope for those in the waiting and a token of celebration for those holding their miracle babies in their arms.
This book was published in 2020 and has sold thousands of copies. People have used their book in pregnancy announcements, baby announcements, family photos, and more. It's a beloved book by so many and is a bed time staple in households all across the world.
As Stephanie has continued to share their journey and the story of their book through social media, one of the leading questions revolves around the process of writing and publishing their book. So, whether you've wondered about it for the creation process your own book or just out of genuine curiosity for how the process works- your long awaited questions are now answered. In today's episode, Stephanie shares snippets of their journey through infertility while also pulling back the curtain on the creation process of their book, "You Were Worth the Wait" from when it all started in 2019 to where it is today.
Grab your coffee and some tissues and join Stephanie on the yellow submarine sofa for an honest conversation that will leave you feeling encouraged to chase your dreams!
LINKS MENTIONED IN TODAY'S EPISODE: Purchase a Copy of "You Were Worth the Wait" Visit The Warrior Shop: An Online Shop for the Infertility and Motherhood Community Visit Stephanie's Blog: An Archive of Stephanie's Writings on Infertility and Motherhood Connect with Stephanie on Instagram!
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