My book The Secret of Haversham House goes to print tomorrow and I couldn't be more excited! ( ok not as excited as my grandson when we tell him it's time to eat but close!) There are so many facets to being an author in this day and age; writing is only a part of it. I have just applied for my author page at BookBub and Goodreads. 5 minutes ago I didn't even know that was a thing! It is a baptism by fire and threatens to overwhelm me at times as I try to stay up to date on current marketing strategies. The eating the elephant analogy is one I try to keep front and center. One bite at a time.
I'm back from traveling to Europe and about to leave town again so I thought it was time to add a post to my blog. Since the release of my book I have been invited to share my thoughts at three book clubs with another planned for after Christmas and it is so much fun! I am loving the interaction with people who have read my book. We have had some great discussions about prejudices, adoption, nasty relatives and the writing process. In life, when we step out of our comfort zone and try new things it can go one of two ways; success or failure. But for me there has been additional path: it has been an unexpected delight to experience positive, unintended consequences such as meeting my readers. Little did I think when I was tapping away on my computer two years ago that the publication of my book would lead me to meet so many new friends. Comforts zones are safe places, which is why we like them, and not every new venture will end in success or great unintended consequences, but s
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