Compare me not!
I have been hearing a continuous theme since people became aware of my secrete profession as an author. Ok I threw in that secrete part to sound really mysterious. Individuals have been congratulating me and giving great advice. I have never felt so supported. Since everyone keeps sending positive vibes my way, I try and suppress my natural urge to speak my mind. Now wait before you think I am being ungrateful, hear me out. I have had 5 people say “Is your book like that…? or I bet you can't wait to be compared to …”. Why would these statements bother me? Writing for me is a journey into the hidden places in my spirit that no one has ever visited. We give everyone in our lives a piece of who and what we are. There are small parts of ourselves we tuck away and keep for our own use.
My imagination and magma hot spirit are not handed over to anyone and it most certainly does not resemble the spirit of other authors. I am a reader. I have not been able to list all of the books I've read but I am working on it slowly. As a reader, I select authors who a can hold me hostage with their story. I know it sounds dramatic, but some of my favorite authors have been responsible for me turning in at least one late assignment per term. These authors make you live through the eyes of their characters and when the story is over, you rush to their website for more info. I always pre-order and often buy the ebook and the audio book. I refuse to give up my reading habit even while working, raising three boys, and writing. Reading ensures I remain sane enough to answer the same question over and over again and not hurt my often confused husband.
The point is, compare me not. I love and respect all authors. It takes great courage, patience, and perseverance to put your work out there for the world to see. I feel honored to read the works of people who followed their dreams and gave their stories to the world. Being an author is part of my identity and I would not swap that for better sales or higher reviews. I refuse to ride on the success of another author who has poured themselves into their work. My journey as a published author has been full of bumps, adventures, expenses, facebook unlike elves, and people who just love to support an author’s dreams. I love the lessons I have learned, even the really hard ones. They will help me grow as an author and reader. I will continue to read like a mad person and pour everything I have into my writing. No matter what happens I will remain R.M. Garry and choose my own path to success. I am not waiting to be compared to anyone. Authors hold a special place in my heart. I want to fall in love with their work not imitate them. As always, stay naughty because you are good at it.
R.M. Garry
My imagination and magma hot spirit are not handed over to anyone and it most certainly does not resemble the spirit of other authors. I am a reader. I have not been able to list all of the books I've read but I am working on it slowly. As a reader, I select authors who a can hold me hostage with their story. I know it sounds dramatic, but some of my favorite authors have been responsible for me turning in at least one late assignment per term. These authors make you live through the eyes of their characters and when the story is over, you rush to their website for more info. I always pre-order and often buy the ebook and the audio book. I refuse to give up my reading habit even while working, raising three boys, and writing. Reading ensures I remain sane enough to answer the same question over and over again and not hurt my often confused husband.
The point is, compare me not. I love and respect all authors. It takes great courage, patience, and perseverance to put your work out there for the world to see. I feel honored to read the works of people who followed their dreams and gave their stories to the world. Being an author is part of my identity and I would not swap that for better sales or higher reviews. I refuse to ride on the success of another author who has poured themselves into their work. My journey as a published author has been full of bumps, adventures, expenses, facebook unlike elves, and people who just love to support an author’s dreams. I love the lessons I have learned, even the really hard ones. They will help me grow as an author and reader. I will continue to read like a mad person and pour everything I have into my writing. No matter what happens I will remain R.M. Garry and choose my own path to success. I am not waiting to be compared to anyone. Authors hold a special place in my heart. I want to fall in love with their work not imitate them. As always, stay naughty because you are good at it.
R.M. Garry
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