Author Christina Fanelli unveils Steps Forward, a poignant novel blending fiction with her real-life experiences as an epileptic, offering readers an intimate look at the challenges and triumphs of living with seizures. Published in 2022, this compelling narrative follows Rosa Santori, a college student navigating epilepsy, family struggles, and personal growth, mirroring Fanelli’s own journey of resilience and defying limitations.
In Steps Forward, Fanelli crafts a story that captures the emotional and physical toll of epilepsy through Rosa’s hospital stays, experimental surgery, and strained family dynamics. Dedicated to her children, Miranda and William Green III, and her partner, Scott Congdon, the book serves as a beacon of hope for epileptics and their loved ones. Fanelli shares, “This novel is for anyone touched by seizures to understand what it feels like and to know you can overcome the odds.” Her epilogue reveals her personal battles, including surviving 20 seizures a month before her 1991 surgery and earning multiple degrees as a single mother despite being told she’d never succeed.
With over 3.4 million Americans living with epilepsy, according to the CDC, Steps Forward is both timely and vital. It educates readers on the realities of the condition while inspiring them to push past societal and personal barriers. Fanelli’s message to fellow epileptics “Don’t let anyone tell you, you can’t; it’s totally up to you!” resonates as a call to action.
Steps Forward is available exclusively on Amazon at Amazon
Christina Fanelli is an author, single mother, and epilepsy advocate based in Elmira, New York. Holding a Bachelor’s in Information Technology, where she graduated Magna Cum Laude, she has authored multiple works, including Czaritan and HELLmira. Her writing draws from personal experiences to inspire and educate.
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