Dreaming Like A Real Author

I always wanted to be a "real" author.  Long before I knew how to spell "synopsis" or understood the need for a rock solid query, I imagined stroking the cover of a book I'd written myself.

Now that I've stroked not just one but two of my own books, I understand there is more to being a "real" author than just writing a good story.  In order to give our creations the best possible chance at success, we also have to market and sell our work.  And apparently that concerns my subconscious, since ...