Wow. So, a little dizzy here after a busy week. My husband and I are doing massive yard work thanks to the end of the California drought! (At least as far as the plants are concerned.) There are some downsides to all this fabulous water, and you know I’m grateful. But it’s a jungle out there.
Well, exactly eight months after I submitted it to The Wild Rose Press, Third Strikes the Charm was born. Yay!!!!!
It has thankfully been well received so far. I love the reviews. You know how it is, or you can imagine, holding your breath to see if anyone else besides your critique group, beta readers, and editor like it. No matter how confident you felt when putting on the finishing touches, release day is a little nerve-wracking. I’m actually hugely relieved. There. I admitted it.
But woot! One reviewer was really moved by the story line, in just the way I hoped when I wrote it. She even said that the way it was written, the author must have personal experience with the situation (which is true).
And then one of the most amazing moments was when my mother-in-law called me. I gave her the print copy yesterday, and a few hours later, she called me and was all excited. She wanted to know if it was a continuation of the previous book! I had never mentioned it was a series, and her voice was filled with joy at opening the new book and finding characters she already knew.
That was so amazing to see how happy she was that it’s a continuation, showing me on a personal level the common knowledge that readers love series. Also it was great to see my family member as a reader.
A book birthday is when the book you wrote is grown up and goes out into the world to meet its fate.
I am scheduling this post ahead of time. On Friday morning, or Saturday if you are in Australia, I will be out taking more photos. But I did take some shots of the *ahem* bounty of our yard. Hope you enjoy.
I have purchased my copy and can’t wait to start reading it. I know I will love it.
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Thank you, Leanne! 🙂 And for your link and shout out today. I really appreciate the support!!
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you’re welcome, the least I can do.
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Your garden looks amazing, colors are too beautiful, they blind me! And my sincere congratulations with wonderful reviews and new family reader! You found your path to your reader’s heart!
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Thank you, Ann! 🙂 Have a wonderful weekend.
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You too, Nicci!
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Congratulations Nicci. I’ll go on Amazon and buy a copy!
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Thank you, Anne! Enjoy! 🙂
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Congratulations, Nia! I am sure it is another great book. My best wishes! 🙂
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Thank you, Fabio!
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