When you finish a novel there's a grand sense of achievement; however, if you want to share your story with anyone else, you have to send it out into the world.
By taking the plunge and putting your work out there for the universe to see and read, you risk both rejections and affirmations.
Having an editor at a publishing house buy and support your work is of course one of the best compliments a writer can achieve. It fulfills a life long dream, that yes, I am an author and I do know how to write.
Of course the next stage once it gets published, will readers like and embrace your novel?
I must say, when I got my first review from a complete stranger (love you, friends & family!) and it was a 5 star review, I actually teared up. It has meant so much to me, that a person not only spent the money on my book and read it, but took the time to share what she/he thought.
As a debut novelist, I say "thank you" to each and every reader who picked up Walking Through Fire and decided to give it a try. And huge hugs, to those readers who have or will write a review, your effort is greatly appreciated.
Check out this great review:
By taking the plunge and putting your work out there for the universe to see and read, you risk both rejections and affirmations.
Having an editor at a publishing house buy and support your work is of course one of the best compliments a writer can achieve. It fulfills a life long dream, that yes, I am an author and I do know how to write.
Of course the next stage once it gets published, will readers like and embrace your novel?
I must say, when I got my first review from a complete stranger (love you, friends & family!) and it was a 5 star review, I actually teared up. It has meant so much to me, that a person not only spent the money on my book and read it, but took the time to share what she/he thought.
As a debut novelist, I say "thank you" to each and every reader who picked up Walking Through Fire and decided to give it a try. And huge hugs, to those readers who have or will write a review, your effort is greatly appreciated.
Check out this great review:
***** Great ghost romance!
November 19, 2014
By Amazon Customer
Verified Purchase(What's this?)
This review is from: Walking Through Fire (Kindle Edition)
I'm not sure if this is a debut author (I only see one book on her author page), but it is NOT written like a first time author! The storytelling is captivating, I loved the main characters, and I wasn't pulled out of the story with corny dialogue, bad writing, repetitive narrative or cheesy scenes. The story pulled me in from the AMAZING first chapter and kept my interest throughout. I couldn't put it down, and I finished it in one sitting!
The story wasn't predictable, and I was pleasantly surprised at how things panned out for the characters. I will definitely pick up the companion books that the happy ending alluded to.
November 19, 2014
By Amazon Customer
Verified Purchase(What's this?)
This review is from: Walking Through Fire (Kindle Edition)
I'm not sure if this is a debut author (I only see one book on her author page), but it is NOT written like a first time author! The storytelling is captivating, I loved the main characters, and I wasn't pulled out of the story with corny dialogue, bad writing, repetitive narrative or cheesy scenes. The story pulled me in from the AMAZING first chapter and kept my interest throughout. I couldn't put it down, and I finished it in one sitting!
The story wasn't predictable, and I was pleasantly surprised at how things panned out for the characters. I will definitely pick up the companion books that the happy ending alluded to.
