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01/19/2026

01/13/2026

A winter wonderland… perfect day to cuddle up with a book!

The reviews are starting to come in from those who have read Choosing to Die. They are favorable, some even more than favorable. What I find fascinating about the whole process is the way others interpret my words. Each individual finding the particular part of the story that spoke to them or didn’t speak to them.

How we respond is based on our lived experience. Every response we have arises out of the bits and pieces of matter that have caught the attention of our nervous systems and we either decided to pay attention or not to pay attention. I know that even not paying attention requires attention…

Words are powerful. They create meaning. They should be used with care. These days, words are being used as weapons. As I have little experience with weapons (yes, I am a Canadian), I find myself searching for ways to avoid being hit, so to speak. I have friends who admire their weapons, and I marvel at our differences even though I don’t understand.

So, for those of you who would love to curl up on these cold winter days and read an advanced reader copy of Choosing to Die, hit the link or the widget at the bottom of this post. If you do not have a Net Galley account you will need to create one once the link takes you to the site. My ask is that you leave a thought-filled review after reading the book. Use your words to convey the essence of your experience. Don’t concern yourself with how I feel - remember, I am a Freedom Cultivator! Freedom is expansive and has room for all considerations.

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01/06/2026

When I began to write Choosing to Die, I had a burning desire to share one of the most remarkable journeys I had lived through in my sixty-plus years. It was a labor of love. Writing became the tool that let me settle into the reality that Mom was gone in her physical form. It reminded me of the rich journey we had traversed together as mother and daughter. All of it - the messy and the magical.
Now it is a mere 8 weeks until the book will launch and my words make their way into the hands of those who choose to read it. It is thrilling and frightening at the same time. Each of you will now interpret my message through the filter of your own life experience.
I hope it causes you think about death in a new way. As a journey that starts long before we are actively dying. As a ceremony that asks us to prepare with so much forethought and care. As a transition that is not an ending but a new beginning. As a part of life.
Welcome to 2026.
Peace,
Theresa Evans

12/22/2025

It has been a minute since I have written. My nervous system needed a break. The learning curve required to promote and launch a book has been like all of life - full of highs and full of lows and then all of the moments in between. I am ready for all of it - just pacing myself :-)

The audio book is almost complete! I will go into the studio one more time for some final edits. The ebook is now available for presale on amazon along with the hardcover and softcover.

Thank you everyone for your support for this project. I read something today that reminded me how important perspective and connection is…

“After spending 178 days aboard the International Space Station, astronaut Ron Garan returned to Earth …. with a transformed understanding of humanity itself.

From orbit, Earth doesn’t look like a collection of countries, borders, or competing interests. It appears as a single, radiant blue sphere suspended in darkness. No lines divide continents. No flags mark territory. From 250 miles above the surface, every human conflict suddenly looks small — and every human connection looks unavoidable.”

We are all connected. Carry this knowing with you. I believe when Mom flew out of her body she became this perspective.

My wish for all of us is that we remember our connections to ourselves and to all of humanity. That we show up and hold each other in the arms of loving-kindness. That we remember our birthright so when death comes we are ready.

Peace,
Theresa

12/06/2025

Preface - Part II. Preorders are available now at theresaeevans.com Please share and follow me. Let grow the possibility of choice and conversations around death. There is no right or wrong... curiosity and contemplation lead the way.

12/04/2025

I have been in the studio all week recording the audio book with Hans Christian at Studio 330. I love audio books and listen to them regularly. This has been a learning experience and I am grateful for Hans expertise and his high tech studio! I thought I would begin to share some of the book by reading for you. Here is the beginning of the preface. More to come…

11/28/2025

On this day of Thanksgiving I want to thank all of you who have followed me on this journey of writing Choosing to Die. I am grateful for all of your financial support, your words of encouragement, your pre orders, and your help in spreading the word. Twenty years ago I was told I would one day write a book. When the advance reader copies arrived in the mail last week water spilled from my eyes and my heart felt full.

Your contributions let me afford the very best publisher/producer with Bethany Kelly at Publishing Partner and her amazing team of editors and designers. Your contributions helped me pay for the beautiful botanical illustrations created by Steve and Debbie Frank that now grace each chapter. Your contributions helped with the cost of recording the audio book and they will help with publicity.

This week I am recording at Studio 330 with Hans Christian as the engineer and producer. A talented and gifted man with an ear for detail. I am sure the audio book will be wonderful.

So thank you, thank you, thank you… I am very blessed & my heart is full.

My warmest regards for all of you,Theresa

and more thanks

11/15/2025

Choosing to Die: A Daughter's Story of Supporting Her Mother's End of Life Through Assisted Death. AVAILABLE FOR PREORDER NOW!!

AVAILABLE FOR PREORDER ON AMAZON, TERTULIA, BARNES & NOBLE, BOOKSHOP.ORG

11/15/2025

Choosing to Die: A daughter's Story of Supporting Her Mother's End of Life Through Assisted Death.

11/06/2025

There is a lot going on “behind the scenes” with Choosing to Die almost ready for pre-order! Honestly, I am finding this entire part of the process a might bit tedious. I just want to write. I am blessed to have an amazing human being with years of publishing experience helping me with all of this and it still feels a bit overwhelming.

This week I have an ask for all of you who have been supporting me and cheering me on. Do you have any connections with any of the following individuals or organizations that you might connect me with? I am ready to send out advance reader only copies in search of endorsements to help with publicity. Cold calls have been, well cold… and I’m looking for some warmer ones !!

Organizations:

Compassion and Choices

Death with Dignity

Association for Death Education and Counseling

American Medical Student Association

American Medical Women’s Association

American Public Health Association

National Association of Social Workers

International End of Life Doula Association

Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association

American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine

Individuals:

Alua Arthur – Author of Briefly Perfectly Human

Sebastian Junger – Author of In My Time of Dying

Robin Wall Kimmerer - Author of Braiding Sweetgrass

Anita Hannig -– Author of The Day I Die

Or, you may have another credible contact that you feel might be interested in reading and endorsing Choosing to Die? Bloggers, Podcasters, Authors, Educators. I would so appreciate any connections you can think of.…

Thank you again for your support! Contributions are still welcome and will help with the audio book which I will record in December.