It’s been exactly a year since Thief of Hope was published. A whole year as an official author. I can’t say I’ve made enough to quit my day job, but I never expected to do that. Okay, I hoped I might and I still hope maybe someday that will happen.
I wrote a guest blog about five things I’ve learned during this past year, which was perfect timing: http://gelatisscoop.blogspot.com/2012/05/cindy-young-turner-5-things-i-have.html. Marketing has been the biggest challenge by far. I’m not sure anyone has figured out the secret or we’d all be best-selling authors. I think a lot of work and a lot of luck are involved. And what I’d much rather be doing is writing because that’s what I do best. Although I haven’t sold a ton of copies, I’ve earned two award nominations and had some really good reviews. I’m also taking heart in the fact that so many people keep asking me when the sequel is coming out. (I’m working on it, I promise!)
And if you don’t have Thief of Hope yet, get it here:
Barnes & Noble: Paperback | Nook
Kobo: ebook
You are living the dream… sigh…
Thanks! It took a loooong time to get here. And I still have a ways to go but I am enjoying it! It really is a dream come true.
I am doing my final edit on a humorous sci fi novel. I am hoping for the best. I hope your dream keeps growing.
Best of luck with your novel!
Thanks.