I've always loved to write. It's ingrained in me and I just can't help it. I journal and write short stories, poetry, and fiction. There's something amazingly wonderful about taking your thoughts, your insights, your imagination, and your creativity and laying them all on paper or a computer screen. I live to write.
Now I've written my first novel, and I'm so excited about putting it out there for the world to see. I'm also nervous to find out what the readers think. But here's the secret: I'm not writing to become famous or make a ton of money. I think if writers have that as a goal, then they'll more often than not be sadly disappointed. The writing business is a tough world to break into. Sure, I had wanted to publish traditionally, but that didn't happen. After sending out query letters to agents and publishing companies, I never heard back from them. The sad reality is most writers will never get that traditional publishing deal. The good news, though, is that the playing field has been leveled somewhat. Writers can now self publish and share their work with the world. I commend all the writers out there who have taken this path.
So why did I write a novel then? Well, as I stated before, I've been writing ever since I could get my hand to paper. It's natural to me. I never thought I'd see the day when I could get my book into print. And it feels great! Even if I barely sell any copies, just the feat of completing a book has been amazing. It took me years to do it, but I am glad I made one of my dreams come true!
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