So you self published your book, now what?

All of the hard work from pen to paper to computer, etc., is finally complete and your new “literary BC (aka- brain child) is born!” Wheeeeew…! Those last few months were the hardest push moments of labor you ever imagined, and now it’s over. You hold that book in your hands for the first time and you stare at that book off and on, long bouts at a time, some longer than shorter. (only an Author would understand this), but there you are… grinning like a bucky beaver, as your heart begin the rapid beat as you envision that very first book signing.

You remember that…? Couldn’t nobody tell you nuthin! And they didn’t need to because that was “your” moment. You deserved it so enjoy every minute.

For me I put my book on the coffee table in the family room. As we watched a program on tv every time a commercial came on I jumped up and grabbed my book! I am not ashamed, yes I did. I got my book and stared at it the whole time the commercials were on and returned it to the table once the program started again.

Well that was my first book. There’s nothing like the feeling of publishing your first book. Now that I’ve published my second book I still get excited but now I find myself just amazed at how many pages the books have and all of that was created by little ole me.

Isn’t that amazing Authors…? How our words come together and inspire. You began to have a following and people recognize you and just want to embrace you for the story you’ve created, the things you’ve said, the characters you brought to life.

For me, the hardest part of my journey as an Author is the marketing. The writing I’ve learned was the easy part! Each and every day I seek to discover and explore new ways to get my material out there. Not just book signings but craft fairs, libraries, book fairs, independent book stores,schools,churches,bus stops,train stops,grocery stores,doctors office,the pharmacy, hospitals, the parking lot, the internet. I could go on and on. I’m a book marketing beast! ..hahahahah

But that’s how I do my thing… I would like for you to share your experiences as an Author and let me know what it be like out there for you.

I wanna hear from you!