On Paperback

Well, Stress Test is finally available in paperback, you can purchase a copy here: https://www.createspace.com/3593442. It's slightly different from the online version in that it's just a tad less vulgar... just a tad.

Work on Rogue has been slacking. I don't think I've touched it at all in the last week, though I am planning on remedying that tonight by working on it for a little while. I feel like in the end, I'm really going to push that one, because I feel like it's just going to be so much better. However, everyone always says I'm my own worst critic, and that's probably true.

On Faux Spring

The calendar says it's Spring, but the weather would suggest otherwise here in the Mitten. Of course, our weather has always been a little strange. A few weeks ago it was over 80 degrees, and then a few days ago, it snowed. Of course, I think there is something much bigger to these odd weather patterns. I'm taking the wait and see option on this one.

I've been working diligently on the proof for the paperback on Stress Test. I'm finding a number of mistakes. I sure am glad I'm looking it over before sending it out in the world, wouldn't want to look like a complete amateur. e-Book sales are something to be desired. I've sold eight copies which is disheartening, but there's been a decent number of "previews" downloaded, which also hurts, people will download the preview, but won't spend the $2.99 to finish it. Although, friends who've read it in its entirety, have told me it's a good story, entertaining, etc., so there's that.

In the meantime, I've also been working on Rogue, my second book. It's humming along quite nicely, I'm already proud of it and it's just a baby. It's more mature sounding, and dark, and thriller-esque, it sounds like a seasoned vet is writing it. If this one tanks, it will truly be heartbreaking. Of course, it will be another year or so I'm sure before it's seen by eyes other than mine.

On Spring

The cold, dreary days wear on. The skies remain grey, the cold rain falls, it's dismal, it's enough to make one feel forever lethargic. It's technically Spring, but it still feels like that all day sunshine won't ever come. On the writing front, I'm working feverishly to promote myself, get myself out there. I've gotten a few ideas which I plan on taking advantage of. I'm also working on getting Stress Test printed and put into some local bookstores. I've got one so far that will let me sell there. I've been reading all these articles about "self published" authors and the successes they experience, and I'm trying to be optimistic by thinking why not me? I've gotten a lot of positive feedback on my story from friends and strangers alike, so I feel positive that at least I have a strong, entertaining story on my hands. I guess I should really work on doing some more promoting on Stress Test before I delve deep into Rogue, which I'm actually really excited about. I guess I feel like putting the first book on the back burner is acceptable because maybe I'm not 100% behind it. I mean, I think it's entertaining, but I don't think it's the best I can give. Of course, if my first piece is my best, then I might as well give up there right? I feel like, I can only get better from here. But if I want to actually get read, then putting myself and my work out there is probably my best bet right now. I've got high hopes for smashwords.com. I seem to be getting decent activity from there. Only one purchase, but thirteen previews. Plus, I'll hopefully get accepted into their premium catalog which will put my book on pretty much every e-Book platform, so there's that. I'm just going to keep doing this because I enjoy it, and maybe one day if I'm lucky, it will be my full time job.