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A wartime woman's survival story…

The once-romantic girl who feared she had lost her soul now finds herself participating in somber military traditions, from the sharp crack of 21-gun salutes to the haunting, lonely notes of TAPS. As Katherine tosses a lei into the watery grave of a fallen vessel, the act signifies more than a farewell to the dead; it marks the final transformation of a sassy teenager who arrived in paradise wearing a blue and white polka dot halter top, white cotton shorts accented with red Ferragamo wedge sandals and a heavy heart into a woman shaped by the realities of war and the resilience of the human spirit.

Written by my sister who was diagnosed with bilateral Meniere's in 2022. “Spies Among Us” is available through Amazon or through pattyredekerbooks.com

Struggling with dizziness, vertigo, hearing loss, or ringing in your ears? You’re not alone.

Meniere’s disease can feel confusing, overwhelming, and at times… isolating. The symptoms are unpredictable, the information can be hard to understand, and it often feels like no one truly gets what you’re going through.

Understanding Meniere’s Disease: My Story was written to change that. In this honest and personal guide, I share both real-life experience and clear, easy-to-understand information to help you better understand this condition and what it means for your life.

Inside this book, you’ll learn: • What Meniere’s disease is — in simple, understandable terms • Common symptoms like vertigo, dizziness, hearing loss, and tinnitus • Who it affects and when it typically begins • Possible causes and what may trigger symptoms • Ways to better manage and cope with daily challenges

Whether you’re newly diagnosed, searching for answers, or trying to better understand what you’re experiencing, this book offers both knowledge and reassurance.

While there is currently no cure, there are ways to manage symptoms and take back a sense of control over your life.

“Understanding Meniere's Disease-My Story” is available at Amazon as a kindle edition.

“Sixty Blades of Grass is a darkly lyrical homage to bravery and love in occupied Holland during WW2, a story grounded by its roots in the author’s family saga. In a vigorous first person narrative and in diary pages, the young painter heroine and her best friend come up hard against the evil forces of destruction around them. Through her work for the Resistance, the painter comes to have dire suspicions of her collaborator father until they too are separated. An action filled plot keeps pages turning from Amsterdam and the Hague to the death camps. A fine addition to Holocaust and World War 2 literature.”

— MARY GLICKMAN, AUTHOR OF BY THE RIVERS OF BABYLON & OTHER AWARD-WINNING NOVELS

“Sixty Blades of Grass” is available through Amazon.

Two brothers embark on what seems an impossible journey. One has a debilitating disease, the other simply tries to keep him alive. This is the true story of a cross-country bike adventure to raise awareness and funding for Meniere's Disease research. It's also a story of each of us — as we all battle debilitating obstacles — from within and without — that keep us from living our fullest lives. Raw, real and poignant, this difficult and oftentimes humorous look at one man's struggle to achieve his dream will stay with you long after the last page is turned. A heartfelt reflection on survival, sacrifice and ultimate triumph!

“On the VertiGO: One Sick Man's Journey to Make a Difference” is available through Amazon.

Unheard: The Ears Of Meniere’s Documentary

Imagine a world where the world around you won’t stop spinning, a piercing ringing fills your ear, and you suddenly lose your balance without warning. Picture living with these symptoms day after day — losing jobs, relationships, and the ability to participate in everyday life, all while those around you struggle to understand.

This is life with Ménière’s (men-years) Disease, a chronic, incurable, invisible vestibular disorder marked by violent vertigo, dramatic hearing loss, relentless tinnitus and painful ear pressure (among other symptoms). Isolated and often misunderstood, those with Ménière’s are forced to become their own advocates, educating family, friends, and even healthcare providers about a condition few recognize.

Julieann Wallace writes fiction books with characters with Meniere's disease, and nonfiction books about Meniere's to raise awareness for Meniere's disease, donating 100% profits to Meniere's research. She also promotes other authors on her website.