Top 20 Things I’ve learned…
It’s been 30 months since I pushed publish on Driven. 30 months of learning something new every single day. And I’m asked all the time what those things are, so I thought I’d share the top 20 things I’ve learned. Here goes…
1. Words are powerful. They can hurt. They can heal. They can allow you to become whole again. They are open for interpretation and no two people will read them the same way.
2. I will never be able to please everybody with every story. No author will. We know it. And yet we will always try to. Strive for it. Fail at it. The endless cycle.
3. For every reader who wants each open ended thought/hint/notion in a story tied up into a pretty little bow, there are just as many who want it left open to interpretation so they can use their own imagination. See Item #2.
4. Quality. Quality is ten times more important than quantity. I could pump a book out every few months but the story wouldn’t be as detailed, as in depth, as touching. I prefer quality. Always.
5. I’ll never be able to write fast enough. See item #4
6. People are much braver behind the console of their computer than when they are face to face. #Truth
7. I’ll always be nervous on release day. ALWAYS. It never gets easier.
8. Romance readers are the #1 most underrated readership in the world. We are huge. We are mighty. And yet we are still discredited because we like to read damn good love stories. #HopelessRomanticsUnite
9. Authors are quirky. I’ve met many. I’ve befriended a lot. There are a few I don’t care for. The other 99.8% are the most incredible, supportive, positive, and creative people I know. For all the drama you see online, there is so much support behind the scenes. And paranoia. Are we good enough? Creative enough? And the list goes on…
10. Sometimes you have to take risks. Sometimes you have to spread your wings and try something different or your creativity will fall stagnant. I’m okay with that. I welcome the challenge. I want nothing more than to wow you with something different every now and then.
11. Readers are incredible. They are loyal. They are passionate. They are all unique in their own ways. They are picky – know what they like and don’t like. They are voracious for more. And I wouldn’t have it any other way.
12. This industry is constantly changing. Just when you think you have it figured out, something comes along and knocks it on its ass so that you have to figure it out all over again.
13. There will never be enough Colton and Rylee. (See, I do listen to you guys ☺ )
14. Advertising is a necessary evil. It doesn’t work like it used to. There are so many authors and so many ads for their books that yours is just one among a fish in the same school. We know this. And yet we still need the visibility.
15. Readers don’t realize how important it is to an author when they recommend a book through either word of mouth and/or with a review. Authors realize it. Appreciate it. Are grateful for it. Especially this author. So thank you. Thank you ‘x’ infinity.
16. Every day is different for an author. Yes, it might look the same – with our ass in a chair in front of our computer and a Diet Coke beside it
1. Words are powerful. They can hurt. They can heal. They can allow you to become whole again. They are open for interpretation and no two people will read them the same way.
2. I will never be able to please everybody with every story. No author will. We know it. And yet we will always try to. Strive for it. Fail at it. The endless cycle.
3. For every reader who wants each open ended thought/hint/notion in a story tied up into a pretty little bow, there are just as many who want it left open to interpretation so they can use their own imagination. See Item #2.
4. Quality. Quality is ten times more important than quantity. I could pump a book out every few months but the story wouldn’t be as detailed, as in depth, as touching. I prefer quality. Always.
5. I’ll never be able to write fast enough. See item #4
6. People are much braver behind the console of their computer than when they are face to face. #Truth
7. I’ll always be nervous on release day. ALWAYS. It never gets easier.
8. Romance readers are the #1 most underrated readership in the world. We are huge. We are mighty. And yet we are still discredited because we like to read damn good love stories. #HopelessRomanticsUnite
9. Authors are quirky. I’ve met many. I’ve befriended a lot. There are a few I don’t care for. The other 99.8% are the most incredible, supportive, positive, and creative people I know. For all the drama you see online, there is so much support behind the scenes. And paranoia. Are we good enough? Creative enough? And the list goes on…
10. Sometimes you have to take risks. Sometimes you have to spread your wings and try something different or your creativity will fall stagnant. I’m okay with that. I welcome the challenge. I want nothing more than to wow you with something different every now and then.
11. Readers are incredible. They are loyal. They are passionate. They are all unique in their own ways. They are picky – know what they like and don’t like. They are voracious for more. And I wouldn’t have it any other way.
12. This industry is constantly changing. Just when you think you have it figured out, something comes along and knocks it on its ass so that you have to figure it out all over again.
13. There will never be enough Colton and Rylee. (See, I do listen to you guys ☺ )
14. Advertising is a necessary evil. It doesn’t work like it used to. There are so many authors and so many ads for their books that yours is just one among a fish in the same school. We know this. And yet we still need the visibility.
15. Readers don’t realize how important it is to an author when they recommend a book through either word of mouth and/or with a review. Authors realize it. Appreciate it. Are grateful for it. Especially this author. So thank you. Thank you ‘x’ infinity.
16. Every day is different for an author. Yes, it might look the same – with our ass in a chair in front of our computer and a Diet Coke beside it
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You're an awesome author. You're always communicating with your fans and we thank you for everything you do. Write Kristy write! We race you. Love # 13. =)
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Vera wrote: "You're an awesome author. You're always communicating with your fans and we thank you for everything you do. Write Kristy write! We race you. Love # 13. =)"<3
I know you say your always nervous but I for one think you have nothing to be nervous about. Your writing, Your Fans, Your books are a favorite of mine along with a very few other authors that I have purchased NUMEROUS copies of the same book. Would I love to meet you and Joanna Wylde and J. Kenner, Tillie Cole, and last but not least Jaci Burton damn straight I would if nothing else to get one of each of you 5 authors books signed, not all of them but one from each of you.... You guys take us to a place for us to unwind, to dream, to imagine and to live through the guys in the books. To make us want to be like the girls in the books (a better person) to encourage our spouses, boyfriends, soul mates, partners to be better in all walks of life. You give us ideas to enhance our sex lives. You (as I may be so bold) my friend(s) give us all that and so much more. I honestly don't know if you all know how much you give us, but TRUST me you do!!! Of the 5 authors I have named, I notice that YOU and Joanna are more actively active with your fans, WE APPRECIATE that so much as well.... BUT as much as we want more, more, more from all of you, we understand you also have lives. This is a job for you and yet none of us work 20 hrs a day as we would like you guys to so we can enjoy the world you have created. Ok enough out of me I feel like I have written a book and I stink at it LOL but from the bottom of my heart THANK YOU for what you do each and every day for us!
Ellen wrote: "I know you say your always nervous but I for one think you have nothing to be nervous about. Your writing, Your Fans, Your books are a favorite of mine along with a very few other authors that I ha..."Thank you so much <3
You are so amazing Kristy! No other author comes close to your style of writing. You do so many thing for us reader's it's indescribable! I love, love yor books and cannot get enough. Race you, and your constant interactions with your fans!!
