Category Archives: adult children of alcoholics

Taboo Topics

Posted on April 3, 2012 by Michelle O'Neil

*(image from Women on Writing). I’ve had the honor of being featured at Women on Writing today. I have not been writing about Daughter of the Drunk at the Bar much, because I’d been grappling with a lot of emotions around … Continue reading →

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IT’S READ AN EBOOK WEEK!

Posted on March 4, 2012 by Michelle O'Neil

Do you read books in ebook form yet? I have to admit, I didn’t until I was putting my own book up on Smashwords. I was a book-in-hand kind of girl. I didn’t want to change. But I had to … Continue reading →

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Whitney’s Dead. I’m assuming it was drug related…

Posted on February 12, 2012 by Michelle O'Neil

During the twenty-fifth and final season of her epic talk show, Oprah interviewed Whitney Houston. For Whitney, it was a “comeback” type of thing. For the Oprah show, it was a “big get.” During the interview, Whitney sat there, pretending … Continue reading →

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The Reading

Posted on January 30, 2012 by Michelle O'Neil

There is a scene in my book, where I bought this really sexy dress to impress my boyfriend on New Year’s Eve. I was 17. It seemed like a good idea at the time. Then, on the big day,  I … Continue reading →

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Reading at Mac’s Backs

Posted on January 25, 2012 by Michelle O'Neil

This Saturday at Mac’s Backs, I have my first reading ever. I’m trying not to over-think it. I’m trying not to under-think it. I want to be prepared. I sort of feel like I’ve gotten on a roller coaster ride and … Continue reading →

Posted in adult children of alcoholics, appreciation, Cleveland, Daughter of the Drunk at the Bar, indie publishing, memoir, Uncategorized, writing | 13 Comments

Daughter of the Drunk at the Bar Video Trailer

Posted on September 12, 2011 by Michelle O'Neil

When I think about my main audience for Daughter of the Drunk at the Bar it is, obviously, adult children of alcoholics. We’re everywhere. It is with this group in mind I made a video trailer for my book. (All … Continue reading →

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Bumper Stickers/Indie Publishing/Daughter of the Drunk at the Bar

Posted on August 27, 2011 by Michelle O'Neil

One of the most challenging parts of publishing your book independently is self-promotion. You have to walk the fine line between getting it out there, and not tooting your own horn too much. Using social media to your advantage, but … Continue reading →

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