So much of writing is solitary work.
I begin a story. And it grows, seemingly of its own volition. I am often surprised at how it swells, and weaves, knots, and eventually resolves. After writing twelve books, I still can’t guess what will happen along the characters’ journeys and how each story will turned out.
I thought this one was going to be a second chance romance, but Captain Broadbent just wasn’t right for Philippa. Then I discovered the captain had a brother.
And the lost heir plot line in this epistolary novel took me by surprise.
I could tell at least one surprise from each book if I had time and space.
And I love the whole difficult, exhilarating process, but after I’ve done the best I can do with the story, I want to share it. I want to find the readers who will enjoy my stories.
So I send each out into the world. I publish it. I share about it on social media. When I can afford, I advertise. And I find a few new readers. With each book, I find a few more. And it doesn’t feel so very solitary anymore.
Even better is when I get to talk to someone who has read one, or more, of my books. I love that feeling of sharing something of myself with you. It is a connection different from any other.
So, I’ve begun to look for opportunities to go to places where I can talk with readers, face to face. And looking for other ways to share and communicate. I’d like to know you.
So contact me, or comment here, private message, or come to author events if you are nearby. Let’s connect.
