Why I Left YouTube… I Wrote a Book! 📖 (I'm back now!) 😂
After months away, we’re finally back! Many of you wondered why we almost disappeared from YouTube, risking losing our income, subscribers, and everything we’ve built since 2018. The truth is, I’ve been locked away for the last six months writing something very special… my first novella. And today it officially launches! 📖✨
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Why I left YouTube to write a book wasn’t just about taking time off. The process dragged me through undiagnosed childhood ASD and ADHD, memories of being bullied, ridiculed by teachers, even dismissed by my parents. Self-doubt and confidence battles came roaring back. But out of that chaos came my debut novella, Off the Record, a story that’s now live for you to read.
🎉 Book Launch + Prize Draw 🎉
To celebrate launch day, I’m giving away signed copies of the first hardbacks, along with Foxes Croft honey and marmalade gift boxes. Everyone who buys the book in the first 24 hours can enter. Find out more by watching our Midweek Live Chat from Wednesday 1st October here 👉🏻 https://youtube.com/live/9YQNX6RsNs4 (fast-forward to 24 minutes and 46 seconds). Simply send a screenshot of your receipt (blur out any personal details except your name, and email to [email protected].
This video is about more than a book release. It’s about the reality of living with ADHD, the pressure of creativity, the fear of stepping away from YouTube, and the risk of losing everything to chase a dream. If you’ve ever struggled with self-belief, felt different, or wondered if your story mattered, this is for you.
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We’re Colin and Shaun, formerly narrow boaters on the canals of England, now crofting in the wild Scottish Highlands with bees, chickens, and plenty of mud. Join us each week as we tackle DIY disasters, embrace nature, and build a new life from the ground up.
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