2) It's so very public. I mean I realize that's the point here of course. But still. I am used to editing my written thoughts for a year and a half or so before they go out there into the world.
3) The world of book publishing turns out to be a crazy, complex one, and I long not to offend anyone.
4) Blogs whose main goal is not to offend anyone are probably pretty boring.
5) Eh, I worry generally. About everything. So my nervousness here probably shouldn't shock or concern anyone.
All that said, welcome!, whoever you are. I am thrilled you're here, grateful for your interest and support, and eager to blog many offensive and non-worrisome things any minute now.
Congratulations on the publishing of your first (of many, I predict by the first chapter) novel. I look forward to reading it.
ReplyDeleteWorrying may run in your family--just a guess!
Congrats on the new book! Damon Davis, Columbia, MD
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ReplyDeleteWe have not met; my husband, Nathan Auer, knows your husband and he sent me a link to your book. Congratulations! I look forward to reading it.
I am also a mom (I have 20-month old boy/girl twins), work four days a week as the Recycling Education Coordinator for an eastside city, and am an aspiring novelist. I have managed to write about 70 pages of one novel, and I have ideas for two more.
I would to learn any tips you have for finding time to write. Also, did you have a writing coach/editor/mentor. And, of course, how did you go about getting published?
I have a couple blogs, one from when I was a single girl about town: http://www.openhandtheory.com/thoughts.html
More recently I post at www.onemomspeaks.com
Thanks Laurie - all the best with your book!
Stacey Auer
contactsba@gmail.com
We are out here, enjoying your blog and awaiting your book!
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Columbia MD
Congratulations!!! I read parts of the book on Amazon and have my copy pre-ordered for Kindle :)
ReplyDeleteThe website, the blog, the FB presence - it's great! All part of getting the word out there. You're doing well :)
(this is Rita) Oops! I just realized my comments are being posted with a name we (my husband and I) used to use for our blog...and it doesn't even print correctly...
ReplyDeleteI just found your book after reading a good review of it in the Seattle Times today. I looked you up on Goodreads and I'm happy to see you on my favorite website! Good luck with the book!
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