It was in August of 2014 that my first, full-length novel released. We launched Miracle in a Dry Season with a bean supper and square dancing. It was the best day of my life after my wedding day. Talk about a dream come true!
So how’s the dream coming along three years later as I prepare for the launch of book #4, The Sound of Rain? Well, it’s still pretty dreamy.
Of course, reality does come crashing in. One book sells great. Another not so well. This book wins an award. That one gets several one-star reviews. (And sales DO NOT necessarily jibe with awards!)
Some days the writing flows like a mountain stream after the rain. Other days it’s an annoying, drippy faucet. Marketing is alternately a pleasure and sheer torture. Doing events when people turn up is a delight. The ones where I sit at a table alone are agony.
So basically, this dream is a lot like . . . life. Good days, bad days, mediocre-nothing-happening days.
But the upshot is, even on the bad days, this is still my dream and my passion. Stepping into the world of my characters remains one of my very favorite things to do. And hearing from readers who have been touched in some way by the stories I’m blessed to write . . . well, that’s pure gold.
I think, when you love doing something, the hard stuff that comes with it is a price you don’t mind paying. I don’t know how long this writing gig will last. But I do know that I’ll keep telling stories as long as God keeps giving me joy in the process.
Congratulations! Keep on keeping on. You are one of the best.
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Now that is a lovely thing to hear on a rainy Monday morning!
I thoroughly enjoyed your first series and look forward to many more books by you.
I live in the Greenville SC area, so one of these days I might make it to one of your book signings😀
I’ve even made it down to Fiction Addiction in Greenville a couple of times (we have family there). If I do again, I’ll make sure you know about it! After all, The Sound of Rain is partially set in SC . . .
I’m encouraged to keep writing and submitting due to your success at making your dream come true. You are an encourager!
I’m so glad! You just made my day.
So beautifully put, Sarah!
Thank you!
I love this, Sarah. I hope you will be writing for a very long time. I so love your works. And I can’t imagine you at a table alone … no. I want to be there. <3
Since I’m the world’s friendliest introvert, I usually get people to come to my table . . . and some of them even buy my books!