Feeling like a real author!

I've always told myself that I am a real author. Just because I'm not published doesn't mean I'm not an author. It just means that my book isn't out there yet. I am still an author, I still write stories, I still create worlds.

Well yesterday I got to do something that kinda changes my opinion  Not really, but it does make me feel more like an author. And more than that, I feel like all this work is paying off!  I joined the Goodreads Author program and added my book on there.

Add Only Half Alive to your Goodreads TBR list! 
If you added it, I would greatly appreciate it!!! But don't feel obligated to. *Smiles*  

So now I would like to know, what makes you feel like a "real" author? What is your validation? Do you believe you are an author even though you aren't published? At what point on your road to publication did you begin to really feel like an author? 


And while I am here spilling news about my book (which releases September 27th) I am excited to tell you about my cover artist. There was a slight change in plans and I am pleased to tell you that Mikey Brooks will be doing the cover work for my novel. 
You can check out his website and  follow his Blog HERE and/or "Like" his Facebook page HERE!
Also, LadyAmber will be hosting my Cover Reveal, Blog Tour, and Launch party. You can "like" her HERE! 
And if you are interested in participating in blog tours and cover reveals, send LadyAmber a message. Just let her know why you're there and that I sent you please.