My name is Richard Crowley and I am the author of Fun in the Discomfort. I wrote this book because my wife’s battle with throat cancer during a painful and challenging time on several fronts of my life reminded me now more than ever was time to take action.

My hope is that, in reading this book, you will discover we can uncover the light that shines through the darkness and learn to thrive in the face of life’s challenges. In this book, I hope to instill in you the same sort of passion and excitement that I have for having Fun in the Discomfort. Ultimately, I want you to see this book as a tool to help you explore how embracing discomfort can lead to growth, resilience, and even laughter.

In this book, you’ll learn about embracing challenging life events with positive thinking and how to remain resilient during times of struggle:

• Dealing with long-term illness and the death of a parent.
• Facing mortality and your own health threats. 
• Struggling for a sense of identity and searching faith.
• Questioning life’s lessons with losses of friends and family.
• Navigating life stage changes from high school to college to career.
• Building and rebuilding relationships through family substance abuse.
• Caregiving for loved ones and yourself.

You will love this book, if you are experiencing new career challenges, devoting yourself to caregiving, or simply trying to balance life.

Fun In The Discomfort is a nonfiction book that speaks to people experiencing new career challenges and readers devoted to caregiving who are looking at surviving changes and balancing life.

The book is written in three parts:

• • Part 1 contains three chapters:
    • Finding Humor in Death
    • Overcoming Fear of Death
    • Shining Light on Death
  • Part 2 contains six chapters:
    • Seeking Answers In Religion
    • Navigating Overwhelming Times Of Change
    • Dealing With Independence And Trust Issues
    • Relationships And Conflicts
    • The Pain Of Public Speaking 
  • Part 3 contains four chapters:  
    • New Adventures – Seeking The Fun
    • Facing My Wife’s Cancer And Care
    • Facing New Cancer Scare
    • When Fun Isn’t Fun

My Publishing Journey: Where Your Support Goes

I’m publishing Fun in the Discomfort with the support of Manuscripts Press, an innovative platform that provided me with a full publishing team to bring this book to life.

This Winter, I’m working closely with:

• A revisions editor, copy editor, and proofreader to refine and elevate every story in the book
• A marketing strategist to help me connect with new audiences and make the book’s message reach those who need it most.
• A cover artist and layout editor who will ensure the final product is visually stunning and professionally produced.

If we reach our pre-sale goals, I’ll be releasing Fun in the Discomfort in multiple formats:

• E-book, paperback, hardcover, audiobook if we pre-sell $15K

Launch Perks & Exclusive Packages

Everyone who purchases a perk to the book launch will receive:

• A copy when I publish in Summer 2026.
• The opportunity to have your name featured in the Acknowledgments section of my book (“with Special Thanks to”).
• You will have the opportunity to be involved in finalizing my cover.
• Early access to the Introduction.
• And more surprises along the way!

Other Ways to Support

Can’t contribute financially? No problem—there are other powerful ways to help:

• Share the presale campaign on Instagram or LinkedIn using #FunInTheDiscomfort and tag me to help spread the word.
• Recommend the book to five people—friends, coworkers, or family—who are ready to challenge comfort and reinvent their lives.

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Thanks again,
Richard Crowley

About the Author:

Richard Crowley is a published author and experienced business professional with over thirty years in the industry, as well as a recognized authority on reptiles. He has overseen financial and support operations across diverse sectors, managed multimillion-dollar budgets, led modernization projects, and developed a successful year-round internship program. Richard’s career reflects a commitment to making meaningful contributions, whether as a caregiver, business leader, mentor, or volunteer. He has balanced family and professional responsibilities while chairing multi-institutional initiatives, serving on several not-for-profit boards, and supporting animal rescue efforts.

When Rich is not cleaning cages or feeding one of his every-growing tortoises, he is working on his next literary work.

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