Spotlight: Laughing Through the Storm by Jane Rogers
Some of the memoir's funniest moments come from the unexpected chaos of everyday life.
“By hour six, I'm sure my dad was questioning every life choice that led him to be trapped in a rolling cage of bird chaos.”
Spotlight
I'm pleased to spotlight Laughing Through the Storm by Jane Rogers as part of the Goddess Fish Promotions Book Blast. Readers who enjoy heartfelt memoirs may want to add this one to their TBR.
In Laughing Through the Storm, Jane shares her journey with epilepsy through humor, honesty, and unforgettable moments. Here's a quick look at the story.
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About Laughing Through the Storm
Laughing Through the Storm: Life with Epilepsy: Unpredictable, and Unexpectedly Funny By Jane Rogers
Published by Tellwell Talent on January 6, 2026
Genres: Memoir
Formats: eBook, Hardcover, Paperback
Pages: 256
Diagnosed with epilepsy at 13, Jane's life took a wild turn full of seizures, specialists, and some seriously strange hospital adventures.
But instead of letting it break her, she learned to laugh—at the chaos, the cringe, and even the curveballs.
Laughing Through the Storm is a hilariously honest memoir about finding resilience, ridiculousness, and unexpected joy in the middle of life's messiest moments.
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Why This Memoir Stands Out
Laughing Through the Storm is more than a story about living with epilepsy. Jane Rogers approaches difficult moments with humor, honesty, and a refreshing ability to laugh at life’s most chaotic situations. Her storytelling blends heartfelt reflection with lighthearted moments, reminding readers that resilience often grows in the middle of life’s messiest experiences.
Excerpt
Curious what Jane’s storytelling style is like? Here’s a glimpse inside the memoir.
New city, same weird me. My father, ever the trooper, battled the long and winding roads to Ottawa, braving a thirteen-hour drive in our trusty navy blue Oldsmobile with Romeo and Juliet squawking in the back seat. That car groaned with age every time you turned the key, but it had heart and a surprisingly spacious back seat. Knowing my father, he would have put the pedal to the metal to get to Ottawa as fast as possible so he would not have listen to our exuberant budgies for any longer than he needed to.
“Shut up—I am trying to drive here!” I could picture him yelling.
They’d chirp back even louder in protest.
By hour six, I’m sure my dad was questioning every life choice that led him to be trapped in a rolling cage of bird chaos. And yet, he powered through, likely developing a new-found respect for the phrase “Silence is golden.” When he finally arrived in Ottawa, he stepped out of that Oldsmobile looking like a man who had survived a battle with feathers instead of bullets. I’m convinced he vowed never to take another road trip with birds again. And I don’t blame him.
My mom, Sam, Henry, and I took to the skies. It felt like a grand adventure to soar above the clouds, and I remember pressing my face against the airplane window, mesmerized by the tiny cars crawling along the roads below as we began our descent.
Behind every powerful memoir is a voice shaped by real experience. Here's a little more about Jane Rogers.
Meet Jane Rogers
About Jane Rogers
Jane Rogers is an accidental expert in epilepsy, diagnosed at 13 and living with it ever since. She's spent over three decades navigating seizures, side effects, and hospital adventures with grit, sarcasm, and a solid sense of humor. Laughing Through the Storm is her first book—a tribute to resilience, ridiculous moments, and finding light in the darkest places.
She lives in Ottawa with her supportive husband, Pascal, and their two mischievous chihuahuas, Junior and Bailey.
Fun Fact: Jane once had a seizure during a comedy show— and still insists the comedian owes her one.
Where to Buy
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Book Blast March 18, 2026. To see the full schedule of stops, visit the
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