Let's Get Real

Writing can be a fun and exciting process.  You start to learn and love the characters, illustrations, photographs, and real-life adventures that you've experienced along the way.  This is what I call the ga-ga phase.  You are completely submerged in your work.  It's what drives you.  This of course is my favorite part of writing.  Then, comes the next phase.  Your book is finished, and you are ready to show it off to the world.  This is what I call the holy-crapola phase.  You release the normal Facebook post letting your friends and family share in your joy, and it is very thrilling.  But, after a very short time, reality kicks in.  You, and you alone, have to market this beauty!!  That's where it begins to Get Real!  The endless emails, the constant tweeting and posting, the fairs and festivals, all while trying to connect with that one person who can send you and your book to the moon.

For a while I've struggled to understand why it's so hard. People should love me, right? People should want to read my books, right? Wrong!!  It's not their dream....it's mine!  It took me a while to realize that.  Over the past year I've learned so much from my accomplishments.  It isn't about the success.  It's about your inner love for yourself.  I'm still the same person I was before this all happened.  In fact, I'm better.  I've found my passion.  People go their whole lives never really allowing themselves to enjoy the one thing that makes them come alive.  I'm truly happy, and I'm learning more about myself every day. 

I encourage all of my friends and family to find what makes them happy....and DO it!  Our lives are short and fragile.  Embrace the wonderful gifts that you've been given.  Life is still a roller coaster, but at least I can say that I'm using what God gave me.  Are you?  I challenge all of you to follow your passions.  I'm not telling you to quit your jobs, I'm asking you to find what you love doing, and then take a little time out of each day to enjoy that gift.  I promise you....it will change your life.  Your daily stresses will start to dissipate, and you'll begin to be your best you!!  Happy day to you all!  God bless.

 



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