Journey to Publishing
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My road to publishing….
This isn’t my first foray into publishing. However, it is the first time I’m releasing a novel so it feels sort of like the first time. And what a journey it’s been. Looking back it seems maybe the writing really was the easy part. After years of rejection letters, phases of inaction and indecision and discouragement – here I am.
My first novel, “The Second First Lady,” will be available from (Beckham Publishing) in September. I am excited and humbled to finally be at this moment. The decision to joint-venture publish wasn’t an easy one and it took me a while to get there. I really did want someone to read it, love it and offer me a book contract. Well that didn’t happen. I came close once but that was about it.
Interestingly, the rejection letters I got were positive, acknowledging that my story was strong and had great potential. That was more than enough for me to push ahead with my dream. Besides I was tired of talking about my book and not actually delivering on what I’ve been dreaming about doing forever. Otherwise known as procastination.
Of course there was the issue of trying to get an agent to shop it around. I did attempt to do so, but I just couldn’t find someone to bite.
If you can relate, please respond to this blog and share your story. Although this journey has been a long one, I believe the publishing of this book marks the beginning of yet another journey.
VS
