I'm Published!!! I DID IT!
I know I haven't been around a lot lately. Between my major mental health failings and trying to get this accomplished (and all that regular life stuff!) I had to seriously streamline my life and activities so I had the energy to focus on getting one thing done at a time.
So anyway, I FINALLY got one thing accomplished!
I got my proof in the mail yesterday! It is so exciting to hold this in my hands and see my work laid out like this. I'm astounded.
I still have a few free ARC copies if you like to read psychological thrillers (and maybe leave reviews if you feel inspired)
My husband has been the driving force behind this getting finished and published. He has been so beyond supportive, I just can't imagine having the courage to do this on my own without him there pushing me along each step of the way. (Or just listening to me vent in frustration about yet another thing I couldn't figure out!)
Seriously, I can not explain to you how difficult this process was for me. Writing the book? No problem. I wrote the entire thing in two weeks during NaNoWriMo. It was started/inspired by a Freewrite here on steemit thanks to @mariannewest. But the nervewracking part of sending it off to an editor while I was in the midst of a horrible depression was SO anxiety-ridden, I can't even begin to convey it in words.
Then the #@(*^#$^@ formatting issues I had over and over again as I tried to learn the scrivener (on Windows), only to find out that a lot of options aren't available unless you're on a Mac... that was beyond frustrating.
But all that being said, I'm really proud of myself for following through, in spite of everything. I'm really bad about giving up when things get rough... and I didn't.
The book is available on kindle unlimited as well as paperback or ebook on Amazon
This is my 5 minute freewrite thanks to @mariannewest
Today's prompt was Fire Alarm
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@byn!!!! This is absolutely fantastic news!!! Good for you and your husband forgetting this ❤️ you should be so very proud of yourself!!! I just find myself grinning here, I'm so happy for you 😊❤️
This is bad ass! I want a copy... do you ship to Guatemala?
I'll have to look and see how much that would cost. It is available across several countries through amazon, though. I'm not sure about Guatemala.
Whaaaat! That's awesome sweets, and some people say freewrites are a waste of time. I gonna get a copy hey. You gotta come sign it for me :)
Now that sounds like I need to be in the same place you are at some point soon.... Hmmmmm... I wonder when that would be? ;) I would LOVE to!
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YOU ABSOLUTELY ROCK. <3 <3 <3 Thank you for all of your support over the last year!
Sure thing hun, I'm glad it's been fulfilling and productive for you🤗
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I know!! People!!
Very cool book cover, big congrats!
That is just so AMAZING 😉👍
Congrats on your hard work paying off.. Must have Been such an incredible feeling holding the book in your hand 😊
I'm so happy for you!
And after all you been through along the way... Damn you strong girl 💪😊 well done!
Have a wonderful week. Much love 💕💖
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Hello again my friend.
Hello 😉👋
Hope you are having a great day.
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I am having a super day!!! Thank you.
What kind of silver will you be investing in next?
Glad to hear that my friend 😊
I don't know what silver to invest in next... But my next silver I'm waiting for is a star wars silver.. Lol so that's one I'm excited about.
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Which Star Wars coin do you like the best?
My favorite coins is Darth vader and I have them both..
Stormtrooper is cool to but.. Darth vader is badass.. Lol
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My absolute favorite star wars rounds are the handmade silver that was a gift from my friend @Silverd510 look at this 😍
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Amazing work!!!
May I purchase a Silver for you or send the Steem to that you can use to purchase?
Thank you so much! It's been quite the rollercoaster!
I understand that sweetie and you should be SO proud of yourself 😊👍 your achievement is greater than most.
Wish you the best in life you deserve it and Happy Easter... It's finally free day here tomorrow and Easter... Lol
Much Love 🤗💕🌹
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@Byn congratulations for being both amazing writer and person. Your perseverance is commendable and I'm sharing ❤. Much love.
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Thank you so much! You're one of the OG freewriters who was so encouraging to me. If not for that, I'd not have had the guts to push this through!
I am so glad my encouragement helped push you on to this wonderful accomplishment! You have so much talent and guts and I believe many more books in you. Hugs!!
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We are SO proud to have you as a member of our
FANTABULOUS Power House Creatives family!
uvoted and/or resteemed!
❤ MWAH!!! ❤
#powerhousecreatives
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Amazing my sweet @byn Congratulations, I knew you could do it 💕
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Thank you! Encouragement from you and the other freewriters really helped motivate me!
You're awesome @byn 💕
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Never easy the first time round, but by the tenth book it becomes a habit hahaha.
Congratulations on you being published!
Blessings!
Let's hope so! I have such a bad memory for things like this, I'd best write another book NOW so I don't forget everything when it comes time to format again! :)
Ouch! We seem to be in the same boat. I get so distracted that I put my car keys in the refrigerator hahaha.
And I get into the shower with my glasses on, thinking that I am going blind in the steam hahaha
Better you write number 2 right now my friend!
Blessings!
Congratulations!
Thank you!