Fuming!!!!!!!!!!!

I can't even describe the level of pissed off I am right now! So I had noticed that I had a few returns on Scarred. I figured that it was due to how intense the first couple of pages are. So just as a precaution I decided to put a disclaimer in the description for the novel. I submitted it and then about 24 hours later I get an email from Kindle Direct Publishing saying that they have blocked Scarred because it was... in violation of the content guidelines. Some of those violation guidelines are:
Pornography: We don't accept pornography or offensive depictions of graphic sexual acts.
Offensive Content: What we deem offensive is probably about what you would expect.
SERIOUSLY!!! Those are their examples! Fifty Shades of Grey has graphic sexual acts in nearly every single chapter! I write about a very real issue that many women face and it's literally only the first page. So now I have a decision to make...edit my book to suit what Amazon wants which of course takes away from the story and my main character or just release it on Smashwords and wait to fight another day. As an author you put your heart and soul into every book, so someone trying to put a literary gag over your mouth is a grievous offense!
Seeing red right now!!!

Coming Soon!!!

I got the cover for the new book, so as soon as the review process is done I'll be releasing it for purchase. I can't seem to wait for a future release date while building anticipation for it. So I said "eff it", I'm releasing it as soon as it's ready!!! Holla!!!

1st Draft....Done!

While everyone was out at BBQs and watching the fireworks, I was at home finishing up the 1st draft of Scarred. But it's okay I guess since I partied like it was 1999 for 17 years. It's okay though. I finally figured out what I want to do with my life. Ha! It only took about forever! :)

Good Distractions...

So I was in the middle of writing my next novel about a polyandry relationship (1 woman & 2 men) when I hit a roadblock and another idea and other characters came to me and I couldn't get them out of my head. So I've now started on the other story called Scarred and I'm super excited about where this novel can go! Apparently if I don't have a title from the start or at least early on, it's not a good sign. It's like the title is the first piece to the puzzle that I have to start with or I can't continue. Weird!

One small step for my career...one giant leap in the right direction!!!

I got my first email from a literary agent that wants to read my full manuscript for Star-Struck!!! Woop woop! The waiting game starts...NOW!!!

HELP!!!

How do you promote yourself without being pushy and annoying? I want to tell the world about my books, to get them out there. But being a pest is not my thing. I want it to happen organically, but want it to happen now. I'm ready to work solely on writing. I am so done with thankless customer service.

Rejection...A Blessing in Disguise?

So far I have received two rejection emails from literary agents. Could this be a good thing...possibly. I'm a firm believer in "everything happens for a reason". Right now I'm just glad that at least my queries reached them. Fingers are crossed for amazing things to come.