Diabetes Connections With Stacey Simms | Type 1 Diabetes |

Author KJ Howe is back with another book in the Thea Paris thriller series. Skyjack, the sequel to The Freedom Broker, is an action-adventure series where the main character, a hostage rescuer and seriously tough lady, also happens to live with type 1 diabetes. **A few minor audio issues with this show. Stacey sounds like she's inside a tin can at times! Apologies, should be fixed for next week** Join the Diabetes Connections Facebook Group We find out why Howe decided to focus on diabetes for this series; she has a background in medical writing but doesn't have type 1 herself. She also shares tips for aspiring writers and talks about her annual Thriller Fest in New York - this year, George RR Martin is making an appearance.  In our Know Better segment, a new push to hear more stories from women of color with diabetes with the social media account WOCDiabetes on Twitter and Instagram Our community connection this week is Christine Fallabel. She got our attention with a column she wrote about not wanting to be