It’s here! Her Hope Discovered (the print edition) officially launched this week—and four days ahead of schedule, too!
While the birth of a book isn’t quite as exciting as that of our first born child, it’s still an extraordinary milestone in an author’s career. (Click-to-Tweet)
Anticipated, yet not without some trepidation and goosebumps, watching our first book release into the world is kind of like seeing our baby take her first breath. We expect it to happen, yet when it does, we sigh with relief, amazed at this great thing God’s done.
The months—years, really—leading up to this event can’t quite prepare us for the newfound giddiness that grips our heart.
All the emotion we’ve held in reserve suddenly bubbles to the surface, spilling over into every facet of ordinary, everyday life. Because, to a writer—now, an author—the milestone we’ve dreamed about is suddenly a reality and one that carries new responsibilities.
It’s a unique rite of passage, this authordom thing. Everything we fantasized about pales in comparison to the real thing. And still, in some respects we feel like a fraud. An author? Who? Me? (Click-to-Tweet)
Though many writers refer to themselves as “author” prior to their book’s release, the title seems a little more real when we view our name beside our book on bookseller sites.
As I watched Her Hope Discovered go up for sale, first as an e-book, then as a paperback, to say the experience was surreal is a little like the doctor saying, “Congratulations, Mom. I’d like you to meet your new daughter.” Or son.
The same elation that coursed through my body and caused me to tremble those long years ago mirrored my reaction to this week’s book baby birth.
The thrill is different, but nonetheless, there.
Toss in a book releasing at the holidays, and you have the perfect recipe for semi-controlled chaos. It’s like the never-ending roller coaster ride…but a complete blast! (Click-to-Tweet)
Here are some places you can find me in the next several weeks:
Among the Reads/Songs of Salvation: Sunday, 12/16/18
Jennifer Hallmark Blog: Wednesday, January 1/2/19
Shannon Vannatter Blog: Tuesday, 1/8/19 and Friday, 1/11/19
Terri Weldon (Seriously Write) Blog, 1/9/18
Savanna Kaiser Blog: Tuesday, 1/15/19
Stay tuned for a Facebook release party in January, as well as a book launch celebration here on the blog. (There will be prizes.) The fun is just beginning!
Watch for more exciting updates ~ I’ll continue sharing all the details here and in my monthly e-newsletter, which, by the way, if you haven’t yet joined my newsletter family, you really should! (Hint, hint!)
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Thanks for joining me on this crazy-fun journey!
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SHARING IS CARING
Book launch week ~ all systems go! What really goes through a debut author’s mind.
Her Hope Discovered, book one in the Welcome to Ruby series, launched this week! Join us as we chat about the process!
NOT TO MISS
HER HOPE DISCOVERED: A Behind-the-Scenes Peek
Get to know the quirky, lovable characters who live and love in (fictional) Ruby, Missouri—the town where no one is a stranger.
Original (Header) Image Credit: rawpixel / Unsplash
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Check out more beautiful book memes created by Phyllis Helton/Among the Reads ~ Please feel free to share them!
Have you visited my Her Hope Discovered Pinterest board? Check it out here.
Her Hope Discovered is now available! Please note the purchase button over in the sidebar ~ click for options. Welcome to Ruby!
What dream do you have?
Anything you’d like to know about Her Hope Discovered or the Welcome to Ruby series?
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Much Love and Many Blessings,
