Helen Simonson's Blog: Is the first novel the hardest? - Posts Tagged "new"

I am trying to enjoy these weeks before my book publication date when, as I told a friend, I will be 'naked in bookstores.' That is how it feels to me. After so many years of trying to write and dreaming of publication, the reality feels just a little cold and exposed. I've promised myself that I won't hang around the book stacks, leaping out at people who pick up a copy. Nor will I obsessively read every last online review. I am an adult, I am exremely lucky and I will face my dreams with calm maturity (those friends who know me are probably rolling their eyes about now). I do know how lucky I am to have my book published at all, especially in these uncertain economic times, but I am as nervous as a kindergartener on the first day of school. Let the countdown to March 2nd begin! Helen S.