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UPDATE! “LARRY’S KIDNEY” has been listed as one of the TOP BOOKS OF THE YEAR by Publishers Weekly, and has been optioned to be a major motion picture. Since the summer, Daniel has appeared on NPR, CNN, The New York Times Op Ed Page, and over 35 radio programs. In addition, he has read from the book in Albuquerque, Boston, New York, Detroit, Denver, San Diego, San Francisco, Houston, Miami, Tampa, Portland (Oregon), Saint Louis, and Providence. Thanks to all my readers for your invaluable support …

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Even if you’re not ready right now to donate an organ to someone in need (although really, it’s not as daunting as it seems! Read this post!), there are still plenty of people and ways you can help. Rory, a nine-year-old with Hinman’s Syndrome that has lead to Chronic Kidney Disease, is going through more than any kid should have to. But you can help him. Click here to read more.

In case you missed it in the July 10th New York Times, here’s a link to my Op Ed piece about the organ transplant system in the United States. And it’s here on the site as well, for your browsing convenience. And of course, this seems like a good a time as ever to mention, yet again, the importance of donating your organs. Hopefully this message is starting to stick…

As you may have already noticed, there have been a couple additions to the site this week. Here on the blog, commenting is now open, so start saying hi! When you post, your first comment on the site will be held to make sure you’re not just posting spam, but once you’re approved you’ll be good to go for future comments, questions, ideas… whatever you feel like sharing. (more…)

In addition to all the new work on this site, I also invite to you to follow my Twitter feed here: http://twitter.com/danielasarose. You’ve already missed the contest for a free copy of Larry’s Kidney, but news from the book tour should still be worth reading!