As I was deciding what to write about for today, I realized
it’s Thanksgiving this week, and I have so much to be thankful for. (But
honestly, where has the year gone?)
This past year has been my first as a published author. It’s
a dream I’ve had pretty much my whole life, since my parents gave me my first
book.
I’m thankful to Soul Mate Publishing for taking a chance on
me and my book, Love Redesigned. There’s
nothing in the world quite like holding your book baby in your hands for the
first time, seeing your words brought to life.
The journey to publication isn’t always easy, and I’m very
thankful to my critique partners. They
are there to bounce ideas around, brainstorm, tell me if I’m on track, or make
suggestions if something isn’t working, and celebrate joys and commiserate over
challenges. Love you, Ladies!
I’m very thankful to be a member of Romance Writers of
America. It’s an incredible organization
and advocate for authors. My local
chapter, Dallas Area Romance Authors, has been a joy to belong to. I’ve made
some lifelong friends here, and I am so happy to be a part of such a
well-respected and vital chapter. The
members are supportive, encouraging, and willing to share knowledge, the ups
and downs every author faces, and share in joys and successes. In fact, two of my BFF’s I met in DARA!
I have wonderful friends and family who bought and read my
book. MY book! Thank you all for your love, support, and
encouraging words!
The Plotting Princesses are another group I am so thankful
to be a part of. Since I first heard
about this dynamic group of authors, I wanted to be a part of it. From brainstorming to plotting, supporting,
encouraging, and sharing, these are exceptional women, and I love all of you!
Candace Havens, author/editorial director/entertainment
reporter (yes, she does all those jobs!), took me under her wing to train as an
editor for Entangled Publishing. It’s
been a fantastic journey, and I have learned so much from her. Learning how to edit books also turned my own
writing around, and I’m ever thankful to her for being such a great teacher,
editor, and friend. You’re awesomesauce and amazeballs!
Thank you to the fans who have read my book and keep asking
for more in my little French world. I
promise I’m making writing more or a priority!
I’m so thankful to my author friends who have answered all my
questions, even the silly ones, about booksignings, tracking sales, and release
day parties, even right down to “what size ‘Autographed by the Author’ stickers
should I get?” Your help and guidance is
very much appreciated!
What are you thankful for this year? Anything special you do
to celebrate Turkey Day?
3 comments:
Lovely post, Sloane. This is the year to be truly grateful and thankful for so many things, too numerous for me to number here. But I'm grateful for my health, my friends and family (including the wonderful Plotting Princesses and our all fans), and for my writing. Wishing you all a Happy Thanksgiving!
Thank you, Sloane, you are awesome with all you do too! I am thankful first and foremost to my God who sees me through this life with strength and dignity. I am so thankful that I was published for the first time this year, which started me on another adventure journey. Of course, I am so thankful for all my family and friends, who grow every day. Thank you to all! Happy Thanksgiving!!!
Oh dear, I could be here all day listing what I am thankful for: family, friends, faith are probably the top three. God bless us all today and always.
Liese
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