I Had A Dream...... And That Dream Came True

Who knew when I woke up this morning I'd find my book on Amazon.com??? I sure as hell didnt. I had actually believed it would be a week later but now that its arrived the real work begins.

1. Pushing it as hard as I can

2. Launching my website and purchasing books so they can be autographed and sold

3. Distributing them to partipating stores so I can have book signings

4. Book Release Party!!

So there you have it. My 3 month plan. Mind you, I am still working on the sequel to this book which I anticipte to be completed for the Summer 2010. I was once told that anything worth it is a struggle and boy oh boy has this book given me HELL. I almost shelved the idea that I'd even publish a book. I however kept persevering and never stopped pushing ahead because I knew it was something I wanted to do. People told me I shouldnt; why? I still dont really know but maybe they felt something in my words would tell others the story about them and their knack for being artificial. Who knows! All I know is this isnt the first nor is it the last that I will have accomplished this feat. I have about 4 more books lined up for the next 2 years and one by one everyone will "Watch Me, Do Me"!!!

~Essence M~

I DID IT

WHEW! I did it! I published my book and it will be available on Amazon.com in a few weeks... Im praying honestly on a release date of 01-25-10 (meaning thats when it'll be available to the public). That date is significant for a few reasons which I'll get into as it approaches. Many think that publishing a book is a small accomplishment. Well if they dont think so, they for damn sure act like it. As if they could do it themself.. but the thing is THEY DIDNT. Many see errors as a way to look down on a new author as someone that didnt do their research, one that is misinformed, etc. The bottom line is maybe no one took them aside and said constructively, "this is how you do such and such... let me help you."

There are honestly a few people that I can say helped me wholeheartedly along the way without looking down on me and making me feel like I cant do it. I had one person damn near get angry when I said I was giving up. "Oh Nooooooooooooo the hell you arent! Push for it! I know you can do it and YOU know you can do it too!" And I did... I did it for the first time privately and bragged continuously. I received constructive criticism to which I did the best and changed things around a bit without taking away from what I set out to do originally. I think it came out well for my first literary venture. I know some will look at it like wow..... both with negative and positive connotations but I know for ME... I did what I set out to do and successfully. I self published a BOOK. Not many can say that....... :-)

New Me, New Tat, New Possibilities

Whew! What A Nite! I decided to get tatted again after sitting and reflecting on the past year. I realized that I placed myself in a cocoon and this year 2010 is THE year that which I shall EMERGE!! ~Watch Me, Do Me~

The Beginning Of A New Year 2010

Hey Luvs

Welcome to the beginning of my journey. I decided to begin new in 2010 with something that chronicles my life as a Self Published Author. There will be tips and tricks along the way so stay tuned. Why am I up at almost 2am? Working! I've been tweeking my website that will launch in February 2010 as well as working on my first book "Broken Promises Never Mend" so that it can be released at the end of this month. Im excited and nervous about it but I know its only the beginning of my journey. Ive been writing for many years and finally my dream has come to fruition. I didnt do it alone and I had a host of people that helped me along the way be it by encouraging me, or simply by giving me ideas and talking with me about the process. Whew! Who knew something so "simple" could be so much work but guess what...if it were as simple as the naysayers believe then everyone would have a book. In any event, thats whats on my mind now..... Im off to bed and quite possibly I'll be back.

Thanks for sticking around!

Essence

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