"Just Some Thoughts"

Anne wrote in my comments, "I went through a similar revision process with editors for about two years before I got an agent. That was back when many series writers didn't have agents. It took 4 years from first page to first sale. Your journey is a great thing for struggling writers to read. It puts it all in perspective. Some people don't realize how damn much work and heartbreak is involved."

First I want to say (or write! ;D) thank you to Anne for this. For her to share information on her journey is inspiring. I love Anne's books! She started out in romance, winning a RITA, and now writes USA Today bestselling thrillers. She is an example that when you are a writer, you definitely pay your dues, and your hard work will eventually pay off as long as you keep at it, keep working, keep hoping.

Another thing I'd like to say is I'm glad I can share my journey here. From time to time, someone will pop out of the blogosphere or e-mail me and comment that they enjoy reading my blog, and feel it's a good read for writers. To be honest, I'm glad other writers feel this way. One of the main reasons I've decided to share what goes on in my writing journey, is because while I was first writing my book, very few would share much of the writing/submission process. Occasionally I would ask a question on a loop, and receive a few answers, but I was still left with feeling I didn't know what it was all about or what to expect. What I've come to realize is that the writer's journey is slightly different for each writer, and that it's something you have to experience yourself and make your own. Opportunities and open doors will appear and you have to sneak through each one before they close. LOL! Corny analogy, but true. ;D

So I'm glad I can share, and hopefully some bit of interesting advice will get through for someone. Or I can at least make you laugh from one, or several, of my HUGE mistakes! *snicker*