A message to those who want to write…

Do you think you want to write a book?  If so, then this post is for you.  If you don't want to be a writer, feel free to ignore the words that follow.

If you are dipping your toes in the writing pool–just getting started on the path to your dream, I think there are a few things you should know:

1. You will get rejected.  VERY rarely do folks sell the first story they wrote to the first editor they submit said story to.  Instead, you'll find this writing road is bumpy. No, not everyone will...