I have embarked on this journey called writing. About two years ago I started a story. It did not really go anywhere for a while. I could not find direction and alas I left the first twenty pages to rest. All the while the characters chattered away in the back of my mind.
Fast forward to a year later. My husband was deployed to Afghanistan with his computer. The same computer which held my story. I now realize the stupidity of not having a back up copy. Thank God the computer and the husband both made it home in one piece. So a year ago, I was sitting around minding my own business when I was practically struck by lightning. I am sure anyone close to me saw the bulb over my head light up. I had figured out where to go with my story.
I started writing down a few notes so that I would not lose my thoughts. Then my husband came home and I was all wrapped up in familial bliss and the story was once more forgotten. Two months ago the characters would be silenced no more. They raged inside my head for a release. The more I fought it, the less sleep I got. So I caved. I said to myself "Self, even if this story sucks, we are going to write it."
So that is what I did. Two months ago I dedicated all of my free time to writing. I sat down and poured everything I had into the story. I did not sleep much. I was more emotionally unstable than ever. (Which if you know me says a lot.) I drove my husband insane talking about characters and crying over their problems. If I got stuck I would badger him into helping me get unstuck. I am thankful that I married a saint.
Fast forward to now. I have finished my story. It was a labor of love and after reading over it I can say that it is something I am incredibly proud of. I intended for it to be a single book. Alas the characters, they won't leave me alone. So now I am in the process of figuring out the whole editing process, hiring a cover artist, and just trying not to be lost in the sauce all while the characters chatter in my head.
I had no idea how much went into writing a book before I started this process. What this process has left me with is an unyielding respect for authors. I am so blessed to have the help of fellow indie authors and a bunch of book-a-holics to guide and encourage me on my way. This journey is just beginning and I can't wait to see where it might take me.
I look forward to you joining me!
<3,
Michelle
P.S. A big thanks to these ladies for all of their help. They are both brilliant, so please go and check them out!
Belinda Boring The Queen of Swoon
http://www.belindaboring.com/
Lacey Weatherford The Queen of Hearts
http://www.laceyweatherfordbooks.com/
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