In 2017 I published my first book. It was a bit of a whirlwind for me. Not only hadn't I expected that dream to become a reality, but I also wasn't prepared for how well the book would be received. I was also adjusting to big changes in my professional life outside of writing.
I was cruising on the interstate of life, making good time and enjoying the road trip. Then, of course, I hit the potholes, the traffic jams, and the speed traps. Not only did my publisher LooseID unexpectedly close, but I developed some health issues that took significant amounts of my time and energy. Writing got left at a rest area while I had to navigate a new much different route for a while. So here I am, several years later, feeling better and timidly reading my emails and reviews. There seem to be two consistent themes, "Where can I buy the book?" and "Are you writing a sequel?" If the last few years have taught me anything, it's to break what seems daunting down to the simplest tasks and tackle them one at a time. I am going back and doing an author's revision on the book. You know, taking it to the car wash, getting it detailed, and making it clean and shiny before I hit the road again. Then, I will republish it, even if I have to self-publish on Amazon. As to a sequel? We'll see what's down the road. Right now, I'm just focusing on getting the car back on the interstate, cranking up the tunes, and feeling the hum of the engine as it speeds along. Thank you for your continued interest. RM
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Beth Rodriguez
8/9/2022 07:37:11 am
Yet again, you move me with how elegantly you write. I look forward to hitching a ride when you republish.
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