When I was eight, I wrote this:
When I was sixteen, I wrote this:
"Many people long for the day when the copies of their first book arrive in the mail, including myself. I will finally have in my hands the book that I’ve worked on for so long! ... Anticipating the day that I will receive that package in the mail is what keeps me writing." (Continue reading "The Birth of Your Book")
And the other day, I received this:
These past few months, there has been much anticipation created--beta readers reading the proof copy, seeing the official book cover, seeing my book on Amazon and Goodreads, etc. Doing these things has made this dream more of a reality, and I can see how the anticipation of having a baby could be similar, especially while you prepare wait for the day that your baby will arrive. Mine is finally here. And I cannot wait to share it with all of ya'll in two months.
Dreams really do come true. =)
That's awesome. I'm happy for you. :)
ReplyDeleteI know how exciting this must be for you. I think it's beautiful how you've been working so hard to make your dream come true. You're a true inspiration.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations, girl!!
I feel like shouting Woohoo! That is so exciting, Tessa. I loved reading about how your writing dream started. Thanks for sharing it :)
ReplyDeleteSo cool. CONGRATULATIONS!!! ^.^ And thanks for sharing. It's been so neat following you as you go on this journey. Can't wait to see where it goes next- and I'm looking forward to reading Purple Moon!
ReplyDeleteI'm SO happy for you!!
ReplyDeleteThis is my dream, too...
So happy for you! I felt the same way when I held my proof for the first time. It's about to be born. ;) Praying for a wonderful start to your book's publication!
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