Leap and a net appears: 10 days until Sunset.

While the eBook is available today, my release party is on October 1st. Between then and now, I’ll try to be here as often as possible, updating you on the amazing things going on in my life.

Today’s excitement? My first TV interview.

I was driving to Springfield, Missouri, my old college town. There, I planned to distract myself from the growing nerves surrounding the release. An annual writing conference held there brings in several authors who I met through my editor. So, I’d get to meet some of the women I’ve befriended online while learning tips and tricks from editors and agents, surrounded by another 100 writers. But while I was driving I received a phone call from the counseling center where I received abuse therapy. The woman I spoke to, Deb, asked if I could come into the office to be interviewed by a reporter covering the increase in calls to centers and shelters since DV has been in the mainstream media for the last few weeks. You can imagine my surprise at their offer, especially since I was already an hour outside of town. I declined their offer, but my disappointment was thick. Deb thanked me for picking up and promised she’d keep me in mind for the next offer, and I thanked her for her generosity and trust in my ability.

Minutes later, she called me back and offered to do a phone interview. I agreed and we set it up.

Here’s what  you missed if you didn’t see my Facebook post:

Post by Sarafina Bianco – Author.

Good things are happening. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve cried or watched this video. But I’m proud and I feel like I’m doing what’s necessary. My calling? To use my voice until other survivors are ready.

When you work hard and dream big, knowing your goals only benefit society, it’s okay to leap without fear. Usually, a net appears.