**I'M DONE!!! SO DISCOURAGED & READY TO QUIT**

[Ryan]

I'm just tired of the industry. Getting the next big "lead" and having hope grow up inside me again, only to be let down again, over and over. Sitting at show after show, watching hundreds of people walk by, see them look at my books and promotional stuff and go "meh" and keep walking. Reaching out and engaging people, starting conversations, asking if they're interested in trying a new book series, getting shut down...OR, actually grabbing someone's attention and thinking, hoping they may be interested...thinking you've almost made that sale and then getting that awkward pause and smile as they walk away...
I know the thing is to get reviews but how we get them!!??
Where are the readers!!!??
Where are people who actually want to read books!!??
Where is the niche market!!??
Book signings haven't worked.
Book shows, conventions, fairs have not worked.
Even fanexpo, where millions of people come through and it's such a huge draw of people, not ONE sale!!!???
It's emotionally draining and just literally sucks everything out of you to sit for 4 days, smiling, saying hello, having conversations, and getting zero interest...
I am so ready to be done with writing, which sucks because I really do love it!

Any advice at all!? Any pointers?

I guess my stuff just sucks! And my content is not interesting to anyone...

RDG

[Cherie]

Hi Ryan, Please don't take these negative experiences as comments on your writing. Those looky-loos haven't even read your books. What perhaps you can learn from this is that these shows and expositions are not the places for you and your books. Stop spinning your wheels (and your money) and try a different approach. Perhaps you can give Author Talks in your local public library? What about a blog tour? Write guests posts, share chapters on social media, offer giveaways. Lots of authors have been in your shoes. Don't give up. Just look for alternative ways to get your books out there. Good luck! (I need it too!)
Cherie