avatarPatsy Fergusson

Summary

"Count All This" is a novel by Patsy Fergusson that explores a family's struggle with mental illness and cancer, available for free in chapters on Medium and for purchase on Amazon.

Abstract

"Count All This" is a poignant narrative detailing the trials of Jo Kasten and her family as they navigate the complexities of schizophrenia, breast cancer, and marital challenges. The story unfolds through a series of 26 chapters, each accessible via individual links, providing readers with a serialized reading experience. Fergusson's work is offered freely to readers who follow her social media links, with the option to support her writing by joining Medium or purchasing the complete novel on Amazon. The author also invites readers to subscribe for updates on new publications and to explore more of her fiction and poetry. Additionally, Fergusson encourages other writers to contribute to the "Fourth Wave" publication, emphasizing the transformative power of storytelling.

Opinions

  • The author believes in the power of storytelling to change the world, as evidenced by the invitation to submit stories to "Fourth Wave."
  • Fergusson values accessibility to her work, offering free chapters to followers and encouraging membership or book purchase as a form of support.
  • The novel is presented as a deeply personal journey, touching on themes of love, loyalty, addiction, and madness, suggesting the author's intent to connect with readers on an emotional level.

Count All This

Table of Contents • All Chapter Links

Cover Photo by Susan Gold on Unsplash

Just when Jo Kasten’s adult son encounters schizophrenia, she discovers she has breast cancer. Meanwhile, her marriage faces a test. Count All This is a story about love and loyalty, addiction and madness. Here is a list of all chapter links.

Follow the free chapter links below or buy a digital copy of the whole book on Amazon, where leaving a rating or review will help others find my story.

My writing is free to readers who follow my links from Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn, but if you’d like to browse more, click here to join Medium for $5 a month and they’ll give me some of that money. (Yay!) For an email whenever I publish, click here. Find more of my fiction, including another novel, on this List. And for more of the good stuff, follow Fourth Wave, where we’re changing the world for the better, one story at a time. Got one of your own? Submit to the Wave!

Copyright © 2021 by Patsy Fergusson. All rights reserved.

Fiction
Addiction
Mental Illness
Breast Cancer
Family Secrets
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