So, some of the comments, on the Juror Number Me series, were that I should write a book.
To which I responded, “I did!”
A few years ago, I wrote a novel called The Follow Through.
However, I never really worked hard at trying to get it published.
I want to have it published.
I just haven’t put in the legwork.
I did enter it in the Amazon Breakthrough Novel Contest and made it to the semi-finals, but not all the way.
I took the comments that the reviewers made and made some tweaks and then pretty much that was that.
I don’t beat myself up over this because, let’s be honest…I don’t have all the time in the world.
However, I should have made the time.
I also haven’t really been prioritizing my writing for awhile.
While I was on maternity leave, I got a lot of writing done.
New babies eat and sleep and eat and sleep and sleep and sleep.
I’ve never been able to nap while the baby naps, so while the baby slept, I wrote.
And then I went back to work and that was that.
However, I have a bunch of stories running around in my head that I just need to get to paper.
And so…combine that with my friend, Heather’s, suggestion that I turn Monday into novella day, I’ve made a decision.
Every Monday, I will post part of a story I am writing.
This will help me make sure I write and be accountable for doing so (because imagine how embarrassing if I have to say “I got nothin’ today”) and will also broaden my writing portfolio.
And, hopefully, be entertaining for all of you.
So, here is your fair warning…starting next Monday, it will be Monday’s Mini-Stories (although I’m hoping to come up with a more clever title that than…doesn’t bode well for the stories if that’s the best name I can come up with).
In the meantime, if you are interested in knowing more about my novel, feel free to check out my author blog. I haven’t been diligent about keeping it up at all so don’t expect much. However, this link will take you directly to the story synopsis.
Please remember, I am always actively taking questions for Truthful Tuesday. No question too big or too small!
Great idea – will look forward to this feature.
Comment by Vivian — April 2, 2012 @ 8:08 am |
Thanks, Vivian! 🙂
Comment by abozza — April 2, 2012 @ 8:25 am |
I had started to read the book excerpts, but couldn’t continue after the daughter was killed. Just too much for me to comprehend. – and put myself in the lead character’s mind.
Although – I am a wimp when it comes to reading books that freak me out like that.
Comment by Carla — April 2, 2012 @ 12:55 pm |
Well, thanks for giving it a try! I promise that the short stories I share here won’t be quite like that.
Comment by abozza — April 2, 2012 @ 5:08 pm |
Oh the irony that your book is called “The Follow Through”! Have you considered self-publishing on Amazon?
Looking forward to more stories!!!
Comment by thismummaslife — April 2, 2012 @ 9:19 pm |
LOL…never thought about that! 🙂 Self-publishing is fairly expensive and I just don’t have the $$ for it. 🙁
Comment by abozza — April 2, 2012 @ 9:28 pm |
Ahhh..I see. I didn;t realize there was much cost involved. Bummer. 🙁
Comment by thismummaslife — April 2, 2012 @ 9:40 pm
Love it! Can’t wait. Perhaps you can turn your book into a blog book or an ebook?
Comment by the domestic fringe — April 2, 2012 @ 9:45 pm |
I’ve been thinking about other options. Workin’ on it! 🙂
Comment by abozza — April 2, 2012 @ 9:57 pm |
Oh I feel as I’ve just received an early Christmas present! Can’t wait to read more 🙂
Comment by nanlee72 — April 2, 2012 @ 9:56 pm |
🙂 Thanks, so much! 🙂
Comment by abozza — April 2, 2012 @ 9:58 pm |