Ten Days Until my Debut - Is This Real Life?

Is this just fantasy?

I can't believe in just ten days I'll finally be a published author. It's nuts to think about the dream I've fostered since I was a child finally coming true. I'm so proud of myself. I made this happen. I obviously had a ton of help and support from lots of people, but still. I did this. I started this. I didn't give up. I'm doing it.

I'm obsessively checking every single speck of my online presence to make sure it's perfect and constantly checking on the stuff for my author table just to make sure I haven't forgotten anything. I even designed a new freebie sticker that will be here on the 5th. Hopefully. I'm not allowing myself this many stickers again- I'm at SEVEN Shield stickers. I can't be stopped.

I'm also having trouble sleeping due to the excitement, but that's okay. This is the pinnacle of my achievements thus far. This is everything I've been working toward for years. I think a little bit of stress is to be expected.

I came up with the idea that would become The Shield in 2003. I finally started working on it in 2017. I'm publishing it in 2025. Let me be the inspiration that shows you it's okay to take your time. You can achieve your dreams on your own schedule and at your own pace.

Trust me, it's worth it.