Robert J. Sykes, Jr was diagnosed with Frontotemporal Dementia in December 2003 at the age of 47. This rare form of Dementia is a brain disease that slowly erodes cognitive abilities and causes personality changes. He endured the disease for more than three years before succumbing on April 7, 2006. This story will provide support and inspiration to others who are coping with dementia and other irreversible illnesses.
Thursday, December 29, 2011
Spotify!
12/29/2011 - The audiobook edition of An Evolution of Love is now available on Spotify! Just search "An Evolution of Love" or "Marie Sykes" and have a listen!
Friday, December 23, 2011
An Evolution of Love Audiobook on iTunes!
12/23/2011 - An Evolution of Love Audiobook was released on iTunes this morning! Check it out here! http://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/marie-sykes/id442834023?ign-mpt=uo%3D4
Wednesday, December 21, 2011
Streaming on myspace music
12/21/2011 - The audiobook version of An Evolution of Love is now streaming on myspace music! Check it out here: http://www.myspace.com/mariesykesmusic/music/albums/an-evolution-of-love-life-and-love-with-frontotemporal-dementia-18254830
Update: 1/3/2012 - The audiobook is now available for purchase via myspace music!
Update: 1/3/2012 - The audiobook is now available for purchase via myspace music!
Audiobook Available on Zune!
12/21/2011 - The Audiobook version of An Evolution of Love is was released today on Zune! Check it out at http://social.zune.net/album/ Marie-Sykes/An-Evolution-of- Love%3a-Life-and-Love-with- Frontotemporal-Dementia/ c3680a07-0100-11db-89ca- 0019b92a3933/details?cache= true. Stay tuned for releases in other stores soon!
Monday, December 19, 2011
Audiobook Now Available!!
12/19/2011 - The audiobook version of An Evolution of Love is now available for download on CD Baby!! Physical CDs are currently being pressed and will be available very soon. Downloads will also be possible at other sites in the very near future. We'll keep you posted! http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/mariesykes
Thursday, December 1, 2011
Now available on Amazon in Italy and Spain!
12/1/2011 - An Evolution of Love was just released on Amazon Italy and Amazon Spain's pages! Welcome new readers!
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
StumbleUpon
11/21/2011 - StumbleUpon An Evolution of Love by visiting http://www.stumbleupon.com/su/9dVGWc/www.anevolutionoflove.com
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
Mobile News
11/9/2011 - Do you need news on the go? Our news feed has gone mobile! Scan here with your smart phone to get all the latest!
Tuesday, November 8, 2011
Mobile Website
11/8/2011 - Are you having trouble viewing our site on your smartphone? Visit m.anevolutionoflove.com for the new mobile site!
Saturday, October 8, 2011
Available France's Kindle Store
10/8/2011 - An Evolution of Love was released on France's Amazon Kindle store today! This means the book will be available on Kindle not only in France, but also in Belgium and Monaco!!
Thursday, October 6, 2011
Request from Arden Courts
10/6/2011 - Marie and Michelle were once again invited to speak at an Arden Courts event in Kensington, MD. Unfortunately, schedules don't permit their attendance at this particular event, but both Marie and Michelle are very humbled to have been invited. We are happy to announce that Arden Courts has requested to use the subtitle for "An Evolution of Love" - Life and Love with Frontotemporal Dementia - as their program name for this event! The event is scheduled for November 10, 2011. If you are in the Kensington area, please contact Arden Courts for more information. Thank you Arden Courts!
Saturday, October 1, 2011
Community Health Fair
10/1/2011 - Marie and Michelle thank Macedonia Baptist Church in Newtown, PA for having them at their Community Health Fair this morning!
Location:
Macedonia Baptist Church
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
Today's Speaking Engagement
8/23/2011 - Marie and Michelle would like to thank Arden Courts and Inova Fairfax for inviting them to speak this morning. It was fantastic to meet such wonderful people who care about FTD caregivers and patients!
Thursday, August 18, 2011
Speaking Engagement
8/18/2011 - Marie and Michelle will be speaking at a gathering sponsored by Arden Courts in Annandale, VA and Inova Fairfax Hospital. For information, please visit http://www.retirement-living.com/event/2659/the-differences-between-frontotemporal-dementia-lewy-body-dementia-and-early-onset-alzheimers
Friday, August 5, 2011
Audiobook Editing Moving Along!
8/5/2011 - Marie was in the studio with Greg Fisher this past Wednesday working on a few edits. One final session is scheduled for later in the month. After that, the recording will be mastered and then released!
Monday, July 4, 2011
Speaking Engagement
7/4/2011 - Marie and Michelle have accepted a request for a speaking engagement at Arden Courts of Annandale in Annandate, VA on August 23. They will be sharing their challenges and successes with those currently caregiving for someone with FTD.
Friday, June 24, 2011
Added to ADEAR Center's Online Database!
6/24/2011 - We received word late last evening that An Evolution of Love has been reviewed and approved for addition by the Alzheimer’s Disease Education and Referral (ADEAR) Center, which is sponsored by the National Institute on Aging. The ADEAR Center website offers the general public (including family caregivers of persons with Frontotemporal Dementia) an online database of resources from various sources. An abstract is still being created, but in the meantime, you can check out the listing at
http://adlib.alzheimers.org/adear/alzdb/fullrec.aspx?id=11866
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
Audiobook Update
6/8/2011 - Initial editing for the audiobook has been completed! Marie and Michelle are reviewing the recordings to make sure they sound great. One more recording session will be set up shortly to do any final tweaking that needs to take place. After that, the recording will be mastered and ready for your ears!!
Saturday, May 28, 2011
Marie and Michelle to be a part of a Health Fair in October!
5/28/2011 - Marie and Michelle will be a part of a Community Health Fair in Newtown, PA on October 1, 2011. More information will be available as the date grows closer!
Monday, May 23, 2011
Book listed on Reference List by Florida Psychology Group!
5/23/2011 - An Evolution of Love was listed as an FTD resource by Clinical Psychology Associates of North Central Florida, P.A. For a full list, visit http://cpancf.com/pdf/Dementia%20Resources%20for%20caregivers.pdf
Friday, May 13, 2011
National Institute on Aging has requested a review copy!
5/13/2011 - The Alzheimer's Disease Education and Referral (ADEAR) Center, which is sponsored by the National Institute on Aging has requested a copy of “An Evolution of Love” for consideration to be added to their online list of current resources for FTD family caregivers. The ADEAR Center website offers the general public (including family caregivers of persons with Frontotemporal Dementia) an online database of resources from various sources at www.nia.nih.gov/alzheimers/resources/searchhealthliterature/ Following a review of this book and approval by ADEAR staff, it will be described in the database and will include contact and ordering information.
First 7 Chapters of Audiobook are Edited!
5/13/2011 - Greg is on a roll! The first 7 chapters of the Audiobook have been given to Marie and Michelle for final tweaking and approval! Once the entire book is edited, it will be sent for Mastering and then made available for your listening pleasure!!
Sunday, May 8, 2011
First Three Chapters of Audiobook Edited!
5/8/2011 - Greg Fisher has given us the first three chapters of the audiobook to listen to. They're sounding great!!
Thursday, May 5, 2011
Producer's Blog
5/5/2011 - Our producer, Greg Fisher, mentioned us in his blog today! Check it out at http://gregfishermusic.wordpress.com/2011/05/04/its-been-awhile/. Thanks, Greg!!
Monday, April 25, 2011
Recording Completed!
4/25/2011 - Marie successfully completed the recording of An Evolution of Love with our Producer, Greg Fisher! The recording goes through the editing process next, before it's sent off for mastering. The audiobook will be ready for your ears before we know it!! Congratulations to Marie for a job well done and many thanks to Greg for guiding us along this project.
Saturday, April 23, 2011
Final Recording Session Today!
4/23/2011 - Marie heads into the studio with Producer Greg Fisher today to finish the recording of An Evolution of Love!! Stay tuned for the release of the audiobook!
Thursday, April 21, 2011
Kindle Germany
4/21/2011 - An Evolution of Love was added to Germany's Kindle store today! Welcome German Kindle readers!!
Saturday, April 16, 2011
Wedding Anniversary
4/16/2011 - Bob and Marie were married 23 years ago today! Bob Sr. presided and it even snowed a little on April 16, 1988!
Thursday, April 7, 2011
Remembering Bob
4/7/2011 - Today marks the 5 year anniversary of Bob's passing. Marie and Michelle wish to thank family, friends and readers for their continued support and love.
Sunday, March 27, 2011
An Evolution of Love Trailer listed on Frequency.com
3/27/2011 - Frequency - The simplest, fastest way to watch and share video - has listed our trailer on their site at http://www.frequency.com/video/evolution-of-love-book-trailer/3792036! The service allows you to sign up to get all your video from Facebook, Twitter and your favorite sites in one place!
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Final Recording Session Scheduled
3/23/2011 - Marie's final recording session has been scheduled for April 23. Stay tuned for audiobook availability following that session!
Monday, March 21, 2011
Vote for our Book Trailer!
3/21/2011 - Voting is open! Please vote (often) for our book trailer - #16 - at http://yougottareadvideos.blogspot.com/
Sunday, March 20, 2011
Notes from our Readers
3/20/2011 - We've added some of the wonderful notes we've received from those that have read An Evolution of Love to our website. Marie and Michelle welcome readers' comments through the "Contact Us" link on the website.
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
You Gotta Read Videos: March 2011 Entry #16 An Evolution of Love
3/16/2011 - The trailer for An Evolution of Love was listed on You Gotta Read Videos: March 2011 Entry #16 today! It is being entered into a contest on the site. Voting runs between March 21 - 26. Please vote (often) for our video!
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
Find An Evolution of Love in the iBookstore!!
3/2/2011 - An Evolution of Love was released in Apple's iBookstore this morning! A link will be available on our site later today. Until then, search away!
Friday, February 18, 2011
An Evolution of Love on Sony eReader site!
2/18/2011 - An Evolution of Love was released on Sony's Reader today! You can find it by searching for the title. We're still working to get the book listed on the iBookstore. Stay tuned!
AFTD Name Change
2/18/2011 - The Association for Frontotemporal Dementia announced its official name change today. It will now be The Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration. The change was made in light of all of the wonderful research that has been happening in the field of FTD. The organization feels the new name is a better fit, but in no way changes the mission (or anything else) of the Association. We will continue to make a donation to AFTD for each book sold! Thanks for your continued support!
Saturday, January 29, 2011
Audiobook in the works!
1/29/2011 - Marie has completed her first session in the recording studio with Greg Fisher!! Seven chapters of An Evolution of Love were recorded today. A second session to finish recording the book and tie up loose ends will be scheduled soon. We'll let you know as things progress. Congratulations Marie and thanks for your work, Greg!!
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Blazing Trailers!
1/25/2011 - The new trailer for An Evolution of Love has been listed on Blazing Trailers! Visit our site by clicking here!
Sunday, January 23, 2011
Bob's Birthday
1/23/2011 - Today would have been Bob's 55th Birthday. Marie and Michelle will be celebrating his memory by seeing a show in Philadelphia followed by dinner at one of Bob's favorite restaurants!
Saturday, January 22, 2011
Book Trailer posted on "If Books Could Talk"
1/22/2011 - An Evolution of Love's Book Trailer was just listed on "If Books Could Talk." Click here to see it!
Friday, January 21, 2011
Book Trailer Released!
1/21/2011 - Just two days before Bob's 55th Birthday, we are happy to announce the release of our Book Trailer! Check it out on Youtube (you can head over to our channel by clicking on the icon at the bottom of the page)!!
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
An Evolution of Love Audiobook to be Recorded!
1/5/2011 - Happy New Year! Georgetown Publishing just booked studio time with the talented Greg Fisher of Evolving Sound Studios at the end of January! Marie will be recording An Evolution of Love onto Audiobook! More information will follow once we have an idea of when the audiobook will be made available.
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