Supporting Other Authors

Sometimes we as authors can be selfish. We promote our own work, begging our family and friends to support our books, but when we see other author going through the grind we fail to support them. Could it be because we are scared that they will surpass us? Are we worried that people will see that their books are better than our own? Are we just selfish and view our fellow authors as competition? In my eyes, there is room for all of us to succeed.

During this long grueling road for me struggling to make it as a writer, I’ve met some great authors. I feel to be the best, your style has to evolve. In order to do that, you have to read other authors books. Some of these authors I’ve met or spoken to in person and it’s great to get a new and different perspective on topics and problems. I’ve discovered new writers like Janelle Kahele, Kennedee Devoe, Christiana Harrell, J’son M. Lee, Christopher McGoldrick, Shatika Turner, Christine Hazel, and countless others that have pushed me to want to go further in my craft.

While some of these authors are in the same genre as I am, I never view them as a threat. If they sell more than me, if there book gains more fame and success, I applaud it. I don’t let vanity get in my way and become envious. I look at it as a personal challenge and learn from their success to obtain my own. Looking at the big picture, there is no need to view my fellow authors as my competition. As a writer, sometimes the way another author explains a topic or words their writing may resonates better with people. It is my job to observe this and learn from it. It’s in good taste and in good karma to help others succeed, so I will support other authors. Now I’m not saying that I will blindly buy every book but if I like an authors style, I will continue to purchase their books. I’m also a firm believer in supporting authors that support me. The literary world can be a hard and humbling place. If another author has the decency to purchase one of my books, I would gladly do the same.

The point of this blog is, there is enough success to go around for everyone and if I can help to raise another author up mentally, emotionally, spiritually by supporting their work, I will. We need each other. It helps to keep us motivated and to become stronger writers. I hope anyone that reads this, writer or reader, will have a more open mind when they see other authors.

P.S. my friend Janelle Kahele has just released a new novel called “Blink: The Series – Breaking Branches” She’s and indie author like myself. Here are some reviews on her new novel:

Brief Book Description: Christia runs from a past she can’t forget. When nightmares close in, she seizes the day—or alcohol—to drown her woes. Her life is a blur, her future uncertain.Enter Michael, a man with ghosts of his own. Can these two broken souls find solace in one another, or will his desire for Christia lead to yet another broken ending?

“The writing flows effortlessly and captivates. Impressive debut.” ~Amazon reviewer M.

“Incredibly thrilling adventure. The twist that concludes the novel is genuinely staggering and intriguing.” ~Amazon reviewer Toni

Get The Book Here: http://www.amazon.com/Blink-Breaking-... Read More About the Author Here: http://janellekahele.com

Kennedee Devoe's new novel "With friends like these, who needs enemies?"

Brief Description:With Friends Like These, Who Needs Enemies is a story inspired by actual events
about a group of women who form a friendship in junior high school, and
follows them into adulthood. Life is heating up for Chloe, Sage, Emil, Talia,
and Kennedee. Loyalty, character, and integrity will be tested as they deal
with man issues, betrayal, and jealousy. But will the sisterhood be enough to
maintain the friendship? Or will the wounds be too deep to mend?

Link: http://www.amazon.com/Friends-Like-Th...

Shatika Turner's new novel "A fem's playground 2: Game Over"

Brief Description: In Part one you've learned that Females can play just as hard as dudes... Now let's see how it all ends!

Patience is trying to recover from the betrayal of her best friend and get back on her feet, but will the odds be stacked against her once again? Desiree is feeling as guilty as charged but with new found will everything be in her favor? Besides Shade's jealous ways, she has picked up another nasty habit. Will her ways end her forever?
With unexpected guests, twists and turns; the ending to this game of love will leave you speechless.


Link: http://www.amazon.com/Fems-Playground...

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