Writing Will Set You Free©

The road that lead from my placing the last period on my manuscript to wrapping my arms around my book for the first time was a long and winding one.

Rejection became a household word and every envelope my letter carrier handed me seemed to contain one. But then the day came when I learned that someone actually wanted to publish “Behind the Shadows.” And that was when the real work began.

This process has given me a newfound respect for all published authors. I now understand printing errors and the frustration of obtaining recognition.

I once read that the life of a writer is a lonely one and it certainly can be, especially at 4:00 a.m. when you are up trying to meet a deadline. But I have learned that the life of a writer is an enriched life, one that enables you to open your heart and mind for the world to share.

If you have embarked on this journey, don’t despair when you hit road blocks; accept your rejections and let tears of joy dampen your acceptance letter as you try to read it for the hundredth time through teary eyes.

HAPPY WRITING!