Today marks the "official" day for 1000 copies/downloads of my little story of drama, horror, and romance. I know the actual number is a lot higher because I have the story downloadable from two other websites, and my statcounters report lots of activity there as well. The 1000 copies/downloads comes from lulu.com, which I highly recommend for anyone looking to self-publish.
I never really thought anyone would read this but me and my two cousins. I knew there was some quality to it, though, when my hardcopy stretched across the Midwest, flying through several hands and touching several eyes. I put it online and began to get emails from people telling me how much they enjoyed it, and several told me to get it published immediately. Lacking the patience for 'official' publication, I asked around and found lulu.com. Ever since my book has been available in paperback form or up for free download. Every day therre are more downloads and more copies sold. This is very encouraging for my growth as a writer. Nothing fills you with energy more than hearing that people are liking your work--and demanding more!
With that said, once I finish my current science fiction work--The Rose of Sharon--I plan on putting together a collection of five horror stories, including one of my favorites, The Shadow of the Wolf. I remember my family and I read it aloud on our way to my grandparents' house. Dad hated it, he doesn't like that kind of stuff, but Mom and my little sister were intrigued. Whoever would've thought that writing a short story about stuffed animals sailing with Christopher Columbus would evolve into where I am now?
I never really thought anyone would read this but me and my two cousins. I knew there was some quality to it, though, when my hardcopy stretched across the Midwest, flying through several hands and touching several eyes. I put it online and began to get emails from people telling me how much they enjoyed it, and several told me to get it published immediately. Lacking the patience for 'official' publication, I asked around and found lulu.com. Ever since my book has been available in paperback form or up for free download. Every day therre are more downloads and more copies sold. This is very encouraging for my growth as a writer. Nothing fills you with energy more than hearing that people are liking your work--and demanding more!
With that said, once I finish my current science fiction work--The Rose of Sharon--I plan on putting together a collection of five horror stories, including one of my favorites, The Shadow of the Wolf. I remember my family and I read it aloud on our way to my grandparents' house. Dad hated it, he doesn't like that kind of stuff, but Mom and my little sister were intrigued. Whoever would've thought that writing a short story about stuffed animals sailing with Christopher Columbus would evolve into where I am now?
1 comment:
Your such a great writer. Your going to be famous someday...I can feel it! Keep it up. God bless.
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