From Dream to Reality

As the days go on, my dream of being a best-selling author feels more and more tangible. Though I published in November of last year, it's been difficult to let people know where my book is. I don't have the glorious advantage of an agent or a press team. There isn't a major publishing company out there advertising my latest novel. It's been a struggle. But the more time goes on, and the more I talk to people, the more readers I find. I've already been asked to sign a few copies, and once I return home, I'll be able to get copies on the local bookstore shelf.

Today I spent a good forty-five minutes to an hour trying to decide on a signature. It's been an adventure, let me tell you. My penmanship is awful. I think I've finally found a signature to suit my personality. In a world where signatures are an authors calling card, I don't want mine to look poorly.

I've had two co-workers purchase my novel, and I got so giddy inside when they said they'd ordered it. The ball is beginning to roll, and I couldn't be more excited. I've also heard reports from a colleague across the pond. I already have readers there thoroughly enjoying "The Index of Magic." With time and a good bit of hard work, I may become a best-selling author yet. It's a dream that will take years, but I'm up for the challenge. With each new novel, I try to do better than the one before. Knowing people are actually reading my work gives me that much more incentive to keep writing, so thanks guys! Here's to a beautiful friendship!