The start of something big

In all truthfulness this is my second blog. The first was really just me sussing it all out, trying it on if you like, and have a bit of a laugh. This one has a far more serious meaning for me. Since I was a child I have dreamed of writing a book, a dream that I have now recognized.  Having poured my heart and soul into the completion of my novel I now find that the hard work really begins. Getting published is no mean feat and in this blog I aim to log my journey from complete unknown to what I hope will be a successful career.

Firstly let me tell you a little bit about the book. The title is Above the Limit and Its based in Timaru which sits on New Zealands south island on the east coast. Its a small town by the standards of many countries, the UK included which is where I am from originally. In it we follow a troubled young police detective, who is haunted by regret and guilt, as he struggles to hold his life together. Before he can grasp what is happening he is dragged into a dark and evil world as a serial killer begins to prey on the unsuspecting people in his town. Little does he realise how closely his life is entwined with the monster he hunts. As the truth dawns on him he finds himself fighting not only the killer but also his colleagues until in a final, terrifying showdown, he can finally lay his ghosts to rest.

Having finally finished the writing and rewriting of this book I proudly submitted it to 2 agents, both of whom turned me down. This was not really unexpected as it is common knowledge that getting published for the first time is beyond difficult but nevertheless it has left me feeling a little disheartened. Never one to give up i have have spent hours trawling the vastness that is the internet in search of alternative options. Finally I have settled on publishing on Kindle via Amazon in the hope that i can start to build a name for myself.

I guess what I am asking from anyone reading this is that you wish me luck as I am about to launch myself into the unknown. I suspect that I am about to embark upon a steep learning curve in my journey yet, even though a little apprehensive, I find myself filled with excitement.