The Good, the Bad, & the Ugly . . . of a Book Release
It's the week before my novella releases, and things are a bit crazy in cybersphere. I wonder how it used to be, to release a book, before the world of social media? Regardless, I have fallen smack in the middle of preparing to launch this baby into the world for readers all over to either embrace it, or throw it across the room.
There's a few behind-the-scenes things you should know about authors when we prepare for book releases . . .
The Good:
Initial Excitement
Awe that it's finally happening
Thrill to see your name in print
Joy to read your own words in a bound book
Satisfaction to watch your parents cry when they see you've realized your dreams
It all sort winds up looking like this . . .
The Bad:
Is that typo? No. Whew. Wait. Is that another one? . . . eek . . . overanalyzing at its worst
Wait. A release? But I just received edits on my next book due in 2 weeks and I have another editor waiting for my rewrites by March 1st and . . . I HAVE A DAY JOB!!!
Oh sure. Great time to get the cold of the century (pass the Kleenex please)
It all sort of winds up looking like this . . .
The Ugly:
Dear God, they're going to hate me
I knew it. I knew my writing stunk
Worst story I ever wrote.
Coffee, where out of coffee? Not funny
Shoot. People at church are buying my book. Maybe I should offer refunds during the offeratory
Why couldn't I kill people in this book, it would've made it soooo much better!?!?!
It all sort of winds up looking like this . . .
So whoever told you the life of an author was glamorous, thrilling, exciting, and always amazing . . . they probably drink water. Give them some coffee and the world will suddenly become very, very real.
March 1st . . . big launch day!!! don't forget to join us!
______________________________
Professional coffee drinker, Jaime Jo Wright, resides in the hills of Wisconsin. She loves to write spirited turn-of-the-century romance, stained with suspense. Her day job finds her as a Director of
Sales & Development. She’s wife to a rock climbing, bow-hunting Pre-K teacher, mom to a coffee-drinking little girl, and a little boy she fondly refers to as her mischievous “Peter Pan”. Jaime completes her persona by being an admitted social media junkie and coffee snob. She is a member of ACFW and has the best writing sisters EVER!
"The Cowgirl's Lasso", The Cowboy Bride's Novella Collection - Barbour Publishing - COMING MARCH 2016
"Gold Haven Heiress", California Gold Rush Romance Collection - Barbour Publishing - COMING AUGUST 2016
Visit Jaime's web site: jaimejowright.com
Email Jaime - jaimejowright at gmail dot com
Like Jaime on Facebook
Friend Jaime on Twitter
Meet Jaime on Pinterest
There's a few behind-the-scenes things you should know about authors when we prepare for book releases . . .
The Good:
Initial Excitement
Awe that it's finally happening
Thrill to see your name in print
Joy to read your own words in a bound book
Satisfaction to watch your parents cry when they see you've realized your dreams
It all sort winds up looking like this . . .
The Bad:
Is that typo? No. Whew. Wait. Is that another one? . . . eek . . . overanalyzing at its worst
Wait. A release? But I just received edits on my next book due in 2 weeks and I have another editor waiting for my rewrites by March 1st and . . . I HAVE A DAY JOB!!!
Oh sure. Great time to get the cold of the century (pass the Kleenex please)
It all sort of winds up looking like this . . .
The Ugly:
Dear God, they're going to hate me
I knew it. I knew my writing stunk
Worst story I ever wrote.
Coffee, where out of coffee? Not funny
Shoot. People at church are buying my book. Maybe I should offer refunds during the offeratory
Why couldn't I kill people in this book, it would've made it soooo much better!?!?!
It all sort of winds up looking like this . . .
So whoever told you the life of an author was glamorous, thrilling, exciting, and always amazing . . . they probably drink water. Give them some coffee and the world will suddenly become very, very real.
March 1st . . . big launch day!!! don't forget to join us!
______________________________
Professional coffee drinker, Jaime Jo Wright, resides in the hills of Wisconsin. She loves to write spirited turn-of-the-century romance, stained with suspense. Her day job finds her as a Director of
Sales & Development. She’s wife to a rock climbing, bow-hunting Pre-K teacher, mom to a coffee-drinking little girl, and a little boy she fondly refers to as her mischievous “Peter Pan”. Jaime completes her persona by being an admitted social media junkie and coffee snob. She is a member of ACFW and has the best writing sisters EVER!"The Cowgirl's Lasso", The Cowboy Bride's Novella Collection - Barbour Publishing - COMING MARCH 2016
"Gold Haven Heiress", California Gold Rush Romance Collection - Barbour Publishing - COMING AUGUST 2016
Visit Jaime's web site: jaimejowright.com
Email Jaime - jaimejowright at gmail dot com
Like Jaime on Facebook
Friend Jaime on Twitter
Meet Jaime on Pinterest
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