I'm not a #1 Bestselling Author as of yet (still holding out hope though), but I am making strides towards that goal. How, you ask? My readers. Don't get me wrong, I know that spending some time (and maybe money) on marketing and promoting are very important, but when it comes to books, there is absolutely unequivocally no promoting in the world that is better than word-of-mouth!
So in this, I have to give much love and thanks to my readers. Your praise, and the positive word-of-mouth you've spread about my novels is humbling. And I'm smart enough to know that I couldn't have gotten even this far without you.
Also, to those of you that have found me on social media, I so enjoy talking with you and hearing how much my characters have touched you. In fact, it's often the highlight of my day. Especially, if I've gotten a terrible review or suffering from writer's block. You inspire me to work hard. Of course, I want to do it for myself, but now that I have you in my life, I feel as if I have a responsibility to you as well. Seriously! If it wasn't for the fairly constant inquiries you all made about the sequel to Scarred, I wouldn't have worked so hard to finish the last two books. Which in turn, is becoming my most popular series. So I am truly blessed to have you in my life and I thank you thank you thank you!!!
'Til next time...
Its feedback and the appreciation we as readers feel when reading comments like this, that makes loving you as an author & your work worthwhile. I congratulate and celebrate you and wish more success! I believe there are those that want it and those that just have it. YOU HAVE IT!
ReplyDeleteMay your canvas (words) NEVER fall short of anything other amazing. Be blessed my sistah.
Thank you so much! I really appreciate the kind words. To me, it's so much more than striving to be a great writer. It's about being a great author, which encompasses more than just writing. It's connecting with my readers as well. For without you, I'd be a writer with unread work.
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