This Is Why I Write...
I got another review yesterday, I've just read it back five times and I am speechless. There are so many emotions going through my brain right now I simply don't know which one to express first. Here is the review for one of my latest books, 'Stranded':
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"Firstly whatever I write here will not do this book and author justice.
I originally read this book to support the author who I met years ago, so I was lucky to read this book before purchasing it. I will be 100% honest I didn’t expect to be so mesmerised and inspired but this book did change my way of thinking and to be perfectly honest changed my life. Again I thank you Lewis!
Basically I had been plodding along in my little life, not taking chances and turning the opportunities down I had of quitting the 9-5 and following a dream, a career I had so much passion for but no confidence that I could achieve it. I read this book and changed my thought process, I can’t just plod along. I needed to live my life, mistakes, gambles, happiness whatever my new actions good or bad I was to be living! Fast forward 4 months; I no longer require anxiety medication, I moved, changed careers and I’m happy.
Can’t wait to read the others!"
Claire
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When I ask myself why I spend hours upon weeks upon months writing books I don't think of the money. Of course, money would make my life so much easier - but I write because I want to inspire; I want my stories to be the reason people think differently and feel motivated; I want to look back and think I entertained people and made them feel good about themselves...
I look at this review and think if I stopped writing right this second I would be happy, because I have inspired someone. I reached out to someone and literally changed their life. I just want to reach out to her and give her a big hug, because she has unexpectedly helped me fulfil one of my dreams. This is a feeling that I don't want to go away, and I hope is replicated in the future.
I really hope to inspire and engage a lot more of you. Life is about entertaining yourself. I'm just thankful this wonderful person opened her heart and let me entertain her...
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Congrats on the glowing review. I am glad that your work inspired someone so deeply and made a meaningful, lasting change in their life.
Thank you! It is an incredible feeling to inspire someone and I just feel simply lost for words. The review itself is inspiration for me to keep writing :-)