Thursday, March 27, 2014

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  1. I have had so much fun writing these books. Each one means something different to me.
    My first one was Forever Girl but I didn't publish it until after I did The Long Dirt Road. I wrote Forever Girl on paper instead of directly to the computer. It was right after I had lost Mama and Daddy so I carried a large pad around with me and every time I felt sad I would begin writing. Soon, I realized that there were more tears on the paper than words so I changed the book from nonfiction to fiction. It didn't take me long to finish the book then, but I gathered all my papers and placed them in a folder beside my desk.
    I jumped right into writing The Long Dirt Road. After publishing that one I knew it was time to gather my strength and publish Forever Girl. I felt like publishing this book would be like losing my parents again. I know that was very silly because I realized later that it actually gave me strength.
    I remember when my first shipment of books arrived at my door as if it were yesterday. I opened the box, grabbed out a book, held one to my heart and cried like a baby. I kept repeating, "This is for you Mama and Daddy, this is for you." I had discovered a passion for writing and I wasn't about to stop. The words began to flow like honey from a beehive. I wouldn't have a book completed before another story line for another book would be floating around in my mind.
    I made a big mistake on The Southern Belle Breakfast Club. I received news about a health problem while I was proofreading and I sent it to the publisher without proofing it as much as I should. I felt the need to get it published fast but after getting some bad reviews I realized I had made a big mistake. I stopped the sale and my sister in law and I reproofed the book together. It didn't take long before I was able to get it republished. Bad reviews hurt and especially when you have put so much work in a book. I have learned my lesson and will try not to let that happen again. The reviews on amazon stay with you regardless of how many times you have reproofed and republished. I have learned to grow thick skin when it comes to a review.
    Each of my books even though they are fiction holds some truth inside the cover. That is a little something that I decided to do in every book that I write. My readers know this and will try to guess what parts are true and what parts are fiction.
    I hope that each of you that decide to give my books a chance will enjoy reading them as much as I have enjoyed writing them.

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