Cosmic Shakes

We are thrilled to announce that all profits from our book, Starry Skies, Cosmic Shakes, will be donated to .wheels.tour to support their incredible work raising awareness for Parkinson’s disease.

Starry Skies, Cosmic Shakes is a story about resilience, and finding light in the darkest of times—values that resonate strongly with the mission of Spinning Wheels. This amazing Canadian cycling organization is not only inspiring people with Parkinson’s to stay active but also fostering stronger, more connected communities across the country.

By purchasing a copy of our book, you’ll contribute to their efforts as they embark on their 10,000 km journey across Canada, from coast to coast, meeting and supporting people with Parkinson’s. Profits will help fund community programs, outreach, and critical resources, especially in underserved regions.

Get your copy today and make a difference! 🌟🚴‍♂️

✨ In Starry Skies, Cosmic Shakes, Alex gets deep brain stimulation (DBS) to treat his Parkinson’s disease symptoms after his medication no longer does the trick. But what exactly is DBS?

🧠 DBS is a treatment where tiny electrodes are placed in specific areas of the brain, connected to a small device under the skin. This device sends electrical pulses to help control symptoms.

💡 DBS is used for conditions including Parkinson’s disease, dystonia, epilepsy, and severe OCD, helping people manage symptoms and improve their quality of life.

Creating the stunning images for Starry Skies, Cosmic Shakes was an exciting journey with the AI program MidJourney! 🌌✨ While AI played a crucial role, achieving the perfect outcome required countless iterations and significant human input. We often went through hundreds of versions to get each image just right, like Alex here. 👌

This experience highlights an important lesson: as AI continues to advance, especially in fields like medicine, human expertise remains essential. AI is a powerful tool, but it’s the thoughtful and skilled input from people that brings out its full potential. 💪🦾

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Happy Pride Month from the Cosmic Shakes team! 🌈🚀 We celebrate diversity and inclusion in every star and story. In our story, we kept Alex’s gender identity neutral so every reader can identify with them as they journey through the universe, embracing love and unity in all its beautiful forms. 🌟📚

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🌟🚀 Exciting news, everyone! Our book 'Starry Skies, Cosmic Shakes' has just launched! Send us a direct message if you want to buy a hard copy 📚 or download the pdf from our website for free!

Get ready to blast off into the cosmos with ‘Starry Skies Cosmic Shakes’! 🚀✨ Meet Alex, a young astronaut facing some out-of-this-world challenges when he learns he has Parkinson’s disease. But guess what? He’s not alone in this cosmic adventure! Inspired by the amazing Michael ‘Rich’ Clifford, a real-life NASA astronaut who also dealt with Parkinson’s, our book is all about courage, resilience, and shooting for the stars! 🌌

Michael ‘Rich’ Clifford is a total legend. Even after his diagnosis, he kept chasing his dreams, clocking over 665 hours up there in space across three missions! Talk about reaching for the stars, right? His story shows us that nothing can hold us back if we’ve got enough rocket fuel in our hearts. 🌠

So, grab a shake, snuggle up, and let’s dive into ‘Starry Skies, Cosmic Shakes’ together! It’s not just a story—it’s a celebration of being bold, dreaming big, and sticking together through thick and thin. Let’s spread some love and cosmic inspiration! 📚💫

Parkinson's care is a team effort. And so was the creation of our book. 💪

Ann Bada-Crema and her team from helped us with the editing and formatting of the artwork. Moreover, Ann was one of the sources of inspiration for this book as Ann's husband lived with and had . Thank you, Ann and Robert! 😘💫

How do you explain 's disease to children? And how to explain what is? 🧠🤯

and created a children's book entitled 'Starry Skies, Cosmic Shakes' 🌟to introduce these topics to 5-10 yo kids with (grand)parents affected by Parkinson's disease.

Stay tuned! Expected June 2024!