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Yay!!! Today my book is released. You can buy 1:05 a.m. An Ice...

Yay!!! Today my book is released. You can buy 1:05 a.m. An Ice Era Chronicle on Amazon and Goodreads and Barns&Nobel. I feel a little odd knowing my book is now out in the world. No going back now! I guess if you love it or hate it… I’m just going to be happy I did it. On to book two!

This is so awesome. Today I am learning about the Read For...

This is so awesome. Today I am learning about the Read For Review (R4R) Event that is coming up for my book. I will be giving out copies of the novel in exchange for reviews on pages like Amazon and Goodreads. I am a little nervous because I know there will be that guy who gives me a one star and shits all over my work but even knowing that is coming at some point, I am still excited and happy to be doing this. I never knew all the things that are involved in writing and publishing. If a few people like my book then I think I will be happy with that. I never set out to write because I wanted to impress. I write to discover new parts of myself. I write to explore my pain and my pleasure. After I got my TBI and I struggled with PTSD, I had to find my new normal. Who knew that would involve a novel?

This is my wife Monica. She is the M. in C.M. Moore. She is...

This is my wife Monica. She is the M. in C.M. Moore. She is handing out Halloween candy in the bookstore! 

This is my book trailer! 1:05 a.m. An Ice Era Chronicle. I’m...

This is my book trailer! 1:05 a.m. An Ice Era Chronicle. I’m very excited. This describes the first three chapters of the story. 

This is how I feel tonight. I am doing final edits to the book....

This is how I feel tonight. I am doing final edits to the book. It is scary and awesome all at the same time. 

My Cover Reveal is today! I am so pumped!

My Cover Reveal is today! I am so pumped! 

Now on Goodreads!

Yesterday I had to learn more computer skills than I really wanted to know. You see I wanted to get on Goodreads and there was already a C.M. Moore. I was attached to the other author and I could not get us separated. What is funny is that the poem book the other C.M. Moore wrote is fine and I don't mind being mixed up with it, but I have the feeling the other C.M. wouldn’t be so happy being attached to a Romance Novel! So after much effort, I now have control of my GoddReads page. Cool, right? Well, if you knew how bad I was on the computer you’d be super impressed. 

"Most things good for writing are bad for life."

“Most things good for writing are bad for life.”

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Lorrie Moore, The Art of Fiction No. 167
(via theparisreview)

I really liked this. 

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Today has been a rough day. My other half and I are not getting along and that always bugs me. Also, I have a friend who I am having issues with. My problems there have dripped into my work. My day has gone from mildly unpleasant to awful. On days like today, I have to remind myself that I’m not starving, I have a nice house, and that overall things are not so bad. I hate it when everything in my life all feels like too much. 

I love to write but on days like today when I feel like there isn't enough of me to go around and I’m lacking in so many ways…I find myself asking whether or not I should’ve published my novel. My book is my hobby. It is my space and my love. When I feel like it has become a chore, another thing on my plate, I question my choices. 

I wish there was a button we could push on days when we know we should not get out of bed. We could just push it and then everyone would know that we’re out for the day. I want that button.  

I’m editing today. Sigh.

I’m editing today. Sigh.