I am starting the new year as a published author. I like the sound of that. Most people don’t know what an accomplishment that is in today’s world. If you are a writer then you know how hard it is to simply complete a novel, much less the polishing and sheer stamina it takes to send it out to editors and agents.
I’d like to say rejection makes you strong, and for some it does, but for others it only makes you fragile to the point you question your abilities. Everyone has different expectations in what the market wants. The main advice I heard and have to agree with, is that you must write a good story.
I worry like all new authors that my novel will not find an audience. I take a certain pride in the fact that my editor liked Shaking Off the Dust well enough to work her fanny off to get it ready for publication. As a debut novel from an unkown author, she took a chance on me and that was a huge compliment as far as I am concerned. Now it’s up to the readers to decide if it satisfies the romantic or suspense loving portion of thier minds.
I loved writing this story. That’s exactly the kind of feeling I want the readers to have, that rush of excitement and satisfaction. And if you like it, feel free to tell me all about it.
Rhianna
Well I have just finished reading your book, it is nearly 2am here, and I am sick as a dog but once I started your book, I couldn’t stop!
Just wanted you to know you have found a reader in me, and I eagerly await your next work.
Thanks for an enjoyable couple of hours, with lots of giggles and great characters.
Comment by edie — January 6, 2008 @ 2:49 pm
Thanks Edie for letting me know how much you enjoyed Shaking Off the Dust. No one told me how amazing it is to hear positive things about your work. I’m working on a sequel and other projects. I just need to get my fanny in gear and finish them up for submision.
I hope you feel better very soon. Have a wonderful New Year.
Rhianna
Comment by Administrator — January 6, 2008 @ 4:21 pm