WELCOME TO PINK COTTAGE PUBLISHING

Welcome to Pink Cottage Publishing—where humour meets authentic storytelling and history unfolds with charm. When we moved into our 150-year-old cottage, its charm and character were hidden beneath an overgrown hedge and an uninspiring colour scheme that failed to celebrate its presence and history. With a bit of work, the cottage was unveiled in a pale vintage pink, embracing its humble heritage. Now, when people ask where we live, they exclaim with recognition, "Oh, you're in the pink cottage!"

Just like unveiling the true beauty of our home, Shona Daubé reveals the lighter side of living with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) through her writing. Her books—A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Neurologist, Does My Bum Look Big with This Stick?, and Pee into This Jar for Me, Please—share witty and relatable tales, bringing humour and awareness to life's challenges.

Driven by a passion to foster understanding of MS and support all MS groups and other chronic illnesses, Shona's stories inspire courage, laughter, and connection. Join us to explore tales where history, resilience, and storytelling come together beautifully.

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THINGS THAT MY BE MISSED AT MY AUTOPSY

Written by Shona Daubé

I am dying, not imminently (well at least I don't think so) but no I am 60, I know that I am well and truly on this trajectory. I have been around long enough to know that I won't get out of this life alive.

NOTE: For orders of this book outside New Zealand, contact Shona directly at shonadaube@gmail.com or 0224773462

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Just Call Me Ma'am and a simple curtsy will do.

JUST CALL ME MA'AM & A SIMPLE CURTSY WILL DO

Written by Shona Daubé

My friend Nick says, when it comes to your health you need to be the CEO. Others say you need to be captain of your own ship. I say, why would I aim so low! I am going to be the queen of my health!

NOTE: For orders of this book outside New Zealand, contact Shona directly at shonadaube@gmail.com or 0224773462

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PEE INTO THIS JAR FOR ME PLEASE

Written by Shona Daubé

This book is dedicated to anyone who is entering the often confusing and scary world of hospital. I hope this book gives you a smile.

Copies of this book are on sale for $10, please visit our shop to order a copy.

NOTE: For orders of this book outside New Zealand, contact Shona directly at shonadaube@gmail.com or 0224773462

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DOES MY BUM LOOK BIG WITH THIS STICK?

Written by Shona Daubé

Copies of the book are on sale for $10. The sale of each book funds the donation of books to be distributed for free, by field workers for clients with chronic health conditions.

If you a nurse, fieldworker or organisation, working with clients with chronic conditions; and wish to receive free copies for distribution, please contact Shona directly as below.

NOTE: For orders of this book outside New Zealand, contact Shona directly at shonadaube@gmail.com or 0224773462

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A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE NEUROLOGIST

Written by Shona Daubé

Shona Daubé faces the challenges of Multiple Sclerosis (MS) with humour and by writing a book - A Funny Thing Happened on the way to the Neurologist, a light-hearted take on living with MS. Shona wishes to increase understanding of living with MS and raise funds for the Wellington MS Society. The book price is $20. Proceeds from book sales will help fund Wellington Multiple Sclerosis Society’s field workers. An eBook version is also available on Amazon.

NOTE: For orders of this book outside New Zealand, contact Shona directly at shonadaube@gmail.com or 0224773462

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"This book is an absolute gem and recommended reading for not only people with MS, but their family members and friends as well. The author uses humour in her descriptions of situations that will resonate with people who have MS and as it takes one to know one, as you read you know this is someone who really understands the vagaries of MS. I’d suggest keeping a copy handy, so if you’re having a bad day, a quick dip into Shona’s book will quickly bring a smile to your face."

Anon MSer - Hawke’s Bay

"I found it refreshingly delightful. The page you describe your uncontrollable flatulence had me rolling with mirth, as did where you were head first into the dandelions, yet other parts of the book were touching and enlightening. I loved the style of illustrations, they absolutely suited the book, Clever, I thought."

L.B, - Seatoun Wellington

"Like Shona, it's colourful, full of dark humour, and petite (40 pages). A great read, highly recommended."

A.C. - Dunedin

"I spent a lovely evening last night, tucked up in bed, cup of tea in hand, to read the book. Well, I had trouble keeping the tea in the cup because I was laughing so much! What an entertaining, yet insightful, book."

J.W. - Wellington