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The tour for One Tick Stopped the Clock is underway! I am available for in-person or remote readings and talks at bookstores, organizations, libraries, book clubs, and public and private events.

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Book Launch

Grub Street

Debut Author Series

Grub Street Creative Writing

Center/Porter Square Books

50 Liberty Drive

Boston, MA

Tuesday, 9/24, 7:00 PM ET

Information & RSVP

Farm Talk

Author Event at

Wright-Locke Farm

in partnership with

Book Ends, Winchester

Wright-Locke Farm

82 Ridge Street

Winchester, MA

Thursday, 10/3, 7:00 PM ET

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Book Signing

Part of an art exhibition opening benefitting Global Lyme Alliance

Tuleste Factory

191 7th Ave., 2R

New York, NY

Tuesday, 10/8

5:00 - 7:00 PM ET

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Author Talk

Wilton Library

137 Old Ridgefield Road

Wilton, CT

Thursday, 10/10, 7:00 PM ET

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Jennifer Crystal, Boston Massachusetts Author and Educator, near Concord MA, ACL tear rehabilitation, Lyme disease educator, tick-borne chronic illness, ski instructor, skiing, journalism, Boston journalist, creative writing, M.F.A. in Creative Writing, Emerson College, The Boston Globe, Published Authors near Boston MA, One Tick Stopped the Clock, Chronic Illness Advocate, weekly column for the Global Lyme Alliance, Senior Writer at Harvard Health Publishing, Patient experience representative for the Lyme Wellness Initiative, Grub Street Creative Writing Center near Boston MA, Author Coaching near Concord Massachusetts, Writing Courses near Boston, Writing to Heal, Immersive Programs, non-fiction classes, Walden Pond, Author, Identity Loss, Resilience, Health Journey, Lyme disease, Lyme Education, Lyme Information, Lyme Symptoms, Memoir, Knee Injury, Inspiration for those struggling with chronic illness, Boston Medicine

Podcasts & Interviews

In addition to events, I am also available for podcasts, webinars, and interviews.

Podcast interview with Two Much Lyme, in partnership with Global Lyme Alliance (coming soon)

Panelist for episode on invisible illness, Connecticut Public Radio's talk show, Where We Live (September 23, 9:05 a.m. ET)

"Jennifer Crystal Reflects on Lyme Diagnosis, Reflects on Writing: An Interview with Dr. Cameron" (9/24)

Podcast interview with Tick Boot Camp, co-hosted by Kris Newby (February 14, 2025)

"Meet Jennifer Crystal" (CanvasRebel Magazine, 8/24)

"A New Look at Chronic Lyme" (Experience Life Magazine, 5/22)

"GLA Q and A Webinar: Dr. Cameron and Lyme Patient on COVID-19 and Lyme Disease" (GLA, 4/20)

"Local Researchers on Brink of Treatment to Prevent Lyme Disease" (WBZ News, 5/17)

"Chronic Lyme Q & A" with Laurie Edwards, author of Life Disrupted (www.achronicdose.com, 7/12)

Blending medical mystery with wit, sensitivity, and a sharp understanding of the human experience, One Tick Stopped the Clock offers hope and inspiration for anyone who can’t go back, but instead must move forward at a new pace.

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An exquisitely crafted narrative that delicately unveils the journey of a young woman grappling with the challenges of tick-borne disease. Despite the gravity of her trials, the author's adept storytelling instills a sense of optimism, leaving readers uplifted, inspired, and filled with gratitude. A testament to the resilience of the human spirit, this book is a beacon of hope for anyone facing adversity.

Brandi Dean, Founder
The Dean Center for Tick-Borne Illness

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