On the importance of Fans

First, I just want to let everyone know that my third novel, Re-Test, is available now. Here are the links: Amazon
Barnes & Noble

Maybe there comes a point when you get so many fans that you start taking it for granted? I hope that's not the case, but I've personally witnessed a few incidents of celebrities being rude to their fans.

Of course, it could just be that those particular celebrities were always dicks.

I don't have many fans right now, but there are a few of you out there. I've spoken with you through email or on Facebook and many of you have posted reviews to Goodreads and Amazon.

I thought I would take a moment to send a special thank you to all of my fans.

Writing is a private thing. I sit in my chair at my desk and I type words out on a screen. Only, I'm not really seeing the screen. What I'm seeing are the pictures in my head and what I'm hearing isn't the music blaring from the speakers it's the characters as they speak their lines and play their part. It's a private show that goes on in my head. A performance meant only for me.

Then the time comes to publish the book, and that show goes from an intimate performance to a public affair.

This is a nerve-racking time for any writer. I know that this is the time that I will be judged. This is the time that I will discover if all of my work paid off. In short, this is when I find out if you still like me.

I cherish all of my readers and I hate to disappoint anyone. Each new book is another chance to entertain you or to let you down.

And each time feels like the first time all over again. I'm not sure if that's how it is for writers who are more established than I am. Writers who have produced upwards of twenty books and been successful with all of them. All I know is that I find myself pacing the floor with each release.

You, my readers, keep coming back for more and that is the greatest gift that one person can give another. With each book you purchase you say to me that I am worth your time. That what I'm doing makes you happy for a little while and that's all I really want.

The relationship between a writer and reader is a special one. It has intimacy. It's different than how you feel about your favorite actor or director.

Each book is like a private note meant only for you.

What I'm trying to say is that I couldn't do this without you. Your continued reading is an oasis in the desert of solitary that is writing.

I just wanted to thank you all for your support and your kind words. I can say it as many times as I want and it will never be enough. Your support lets me know that my passion is appreciated.

Thank you all.