Secrets. We've all got 'em.
Here's one of mine:
I dread my book releases.
I know. It's weird. I'm an author. I want people to read my books. I don't write in a bubble. I write for readers, people I've never met (and will mostly never meet). So what's the big deal? I can't say for sure. Stage fright maybe? Plus it's hard to be out there tap-dancing and self-promoting. There's a reason why I've chosen to write books. It's awesome to hide out behind a laptop. Here I'm god of my own little world. If I need a snappy comeback, I've got as much time as I need to come up with one. Characters maybe difficult and uncooperative, but at the end of the day, I'm free to muck around without anyone watching or judging.
But eventually, the curtain pulls back and each time it's nerve-wracking. I have to be like HERE IS THE THING THAT I MADE and it's uncomfortable and vulnerable.
I want people to read my books. I really, really want that. But it's also scary.
But then it's good to get scared. That means I'm pushing my comfort zone and that's always a good thing, right?
Right :)
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I've heard the same thing from other authors that they are so nervous if people are going to like their new release that it just makes them ill.
ReplyDeletethis looks and sounds awesome! thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI can only imagine how scared and nervous I would be if I were an author on release day. I would think it is like opening up a window to yourself, exposing your inner thoughts and secrets to the whole world. Thanks for the giveaway chance. I would love to read your book!
ReplyDeleteHow does your book relate to your spiritual practice or other life path?
ReplyDeleteWhat is the one advise that you have received, if any, with regards to your writing career that has helped you through the times when you're feeling down?
ReplyDeleteHello Lia, With Every Breath sounds great ♡ Looking forward to reading this book. Thank you
ReplyDeleteA book release would be scary I think.
ReplyDeleteI'm not surprised that you dread your book releases. It must be like asking a bunch of strangers to like you, to really, really like you!
ReplyDeleteSounds fantastic. Can't wait to read it. What kinds of books do you like to read?
ReplyDeletePushing the comfort zone is good. For me, just putting the pen to paper gives me the feeling of pushing it!
ReplyDeleteYou had me at Scotland lol
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