Hold Fast to Dreams: An Update!

As I’ve promised you since the beginning of my blog and author journey, I’m s. As I previously mentioned, I’ve decided to shop out the new novel I’ve completed. So far, I’ve queried 8 agents. I got two quick rejections (in a matter of a day or two), and 1 request for the synopsis and full manuscript. As you can imagine, I screamed with delight at that particular positive email. And so, the novel and synopsis are in an agent’s hands right now. We will see soon what that outcome will be.

That said, if you’ve had me as a professor, you know I’m a pretty practical person (alliteration intended). That’s not to say I’m not a dreamer or have dreams, but I also am grounded in reality, and I know what the odds are like for those of us wishing to go the traditional route of publishing. It’s not easy to break in. But people do it, which gives us hope.

I’m proud of the work I’ve accomplished as an indie author. And I will be proud of the work I produce going forward if I stay in this lane. It’s never easy, but there are tremendous rewards. Meeting people, seeing the support of your local community, and hearing from people who’ve enjoyed your books keep me motivated. My goal is to write books that offer hope and to write better and better books each time.

To those of you who have followed along on my journey, THANK YOU. To those of you who have read and recommended my books, I APPRECIATE YOU SO MUCH. And to those of you who are attempting to do the same, please know I understand and appreciate your journey, and I love hearing and learning from you.

Carry on, my friends. And as Langston Hughes wrote, Hold fast to dreams.
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