Is This Real Life?

If anyone follows me on Twitter, you know how much I am freaking out about this whole process. I know I have mentioned this a lot recently. I really want to get these books published, but it is still so strange to think that people actually want to read my books. I've gotten all of your messages and am seriously shocked that so many people have contacted me. I know that I've posted a lot of Twitter and Facebook posts about this whole writing process, but I honestly didn't think that anyone besides a few select individuals were actually paying attention.

I'm so thankful for all the support I've gotten during this writing process. During break, I have read through the first three books and edited them. I'm currently writing book four. I let one of my friends read my book series and now she and my mom are both threatening me to finish book four. Apparently, they don't appreciate my cliff hanger at the end of book three. I'm kind of scared for my life right now. They're lucky I love them otherwise I'd intentionally drag out this process just to make them mad. Haha :)

I still haven't heard back from my teacher yet. I told her to take her time while reading it, so I don't know when I'll hear back. I don't want to disrupt her winter break, so there is no rush there. You will all know when I hear back from her. I'm waiting for her response before I begin the whole publishing process.

As I'm getting closer and closer to publishing book one, I'm becoming a weird combination of scared and excited. I go through phases when I'm super excited that this is actually happening. Then, I have moments where I want nothing more than to crawl into a hole and hide from the world. It's kind of confusing right now.

If I had enough hair, I'd definitely be doing this right now.

I think that within the next few days, whether I hear back from my teacher or not, I'll post the cover and a brief synopsis for my book. I wanted to wait for her reply, but I want to get this book out before the end of break or at least start the publishing process within the next week or so. I'm not completely sure.

For anyone who is friends with me on Facebook or follows me on Twitter, you've probably seen this image. I posted it on both sites. 

I added Amy A. Bartol to my Goodreads friends list and she wrote that message on my page. I got this message on Christmas and it just made my already good day even better. Amy A. Bartol is one of the many authors that inspired me to give self-publishing a shot.  This just solidifies my decision to try my hand at self-publishing. All the authors are so supportive of each other and their fans.

Lastly, I'm going to conclude with a list on the books I'm most looking forward to in 2013. This list is in no particular order, because I'm equally excited for all of them.

 1. Clockwork Princess (Infernal Devices #3)  by Cassandra Clare.

2. Darkness Kindled (Fire Spirits #4) by Samantha Young.

3.  Iniquity (The Premonition Series #5) by Amy. A. Bartol.

4. Untitled (Grey Wolves Series #6) by Quinn Loftis.

5. Smash Into You by Shelly Crane.

6. Untitled (On Dublin Street #2) by Samantha Young.

7. Tiger's Dream (Tiger's Curse Series) by Colleen Houck.

8. Jamb (The Cornerstone Series #3) by Misty Provencher.

9. Untitled (The Velesi Trilogy #3) by L. Filloon.

10. Suddenly Royal by Nichole Chase.

I know that there are probably a ton that I missed, but those are a few of the ones I could think of off the top of my head. I can't wait for all the new book releases coming out next year. Maybe one day my book will be on someone's list...who knows.
 

Random Thoughts For Tonight:

If you would have told me at the beginning of this year that I would have written three books and half of two other ones, I wouldn't have believed you. In fact, I probably would have laughed in your face and forever thought of you as crazy. I started writing in June and am now attempting to publish my first book. Who knows what will happen next year. One thing is for sure though...I can't wait to find out. 

That's all I have for today. Until next time!

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Wait, it's snowing?

Since I'm currently in the middle of a "blizzard," I decided to spend my day editing and writing. I realize that I don't need to use the blizzard as an excuse because I probably would be doing this anyways.

Let it snow. Let it snow. Let it snow.

Yesterday was Christmas and I hope that everyone enjoyed their holiday. Christmas is my favorite time of the year. I love the chaos at the malls. I love the snow and the Christmas movie marathons. I love staying up late on Christmas eve wrapping presents. I love baking cookies until the wee hours of the morning. I love waking up early and unwrapping presents while sleep deprived. I love watching the smiles on my siblings faces as they open their gifts. I love the after Christmas sales. I love it all. For one day of the year everyone gets along and has fun. Oh, and I don't have class, so that's all good too. :)

I haven't heard back from my teacher yet, but I know that she has started it, so it shouldn't be long. I have heard back from my friend that I gave my book too. She seemed to really like it. For those of you who don't know me all that well, I'm not a super confident person. When I first started writing this book I thought about using a pseudonym, but then I thought better of it. It scares me the more people that I have read this book series, but with each positive feedback I get, I'm starting to become more confident in my work. Everyone has been so supportive and I'm starting to realize that all my fear has been for nothing.

Even if I don't become a 'successful' self-published author, I really like what I'm doing. I know I've mentioned that before, but it's true. I love writing. I even have a list of possible other stories that I want to work on. I know that nothing will happen right away. It's going to take a lot of patience and hard work.

Anyways, I'm re-editing books one through three again. Since I'm snowed it, I have nothing better to do. Editing is a long and tedious process. You not only have to edit the wording and grammar of the writing, but you have format it as well. It's so much fun. FUN, I tell you. I'm using this blog entry as my break. Then I'm going to finish reading through book three and work on book one of a separate series I'm writing.

Also, for Christmas I got some books. Yay! I got Beautiful Disaster by Jamie McGuire in paperback. I saw on Goodreads that a lot of my favorite authors all gave this book really good reviews, so I decided to get it. Yes, I picked this book out before Christmas and had my mom wrap it and give it to me Christmas morning. My family is a little backwards when it comes to Christmas shopping. I also got Incendiary by Amy A. Bartol, who followed my blog (Ahhh!) and Elfin by Quinn Loftis on my kindle. I plan on reading those tonight.

Lastly, again I would just like to thank everyone who reads this. I can't tell you enough how much it means to me to have so many people who care. I haven't even published these books and so many of you haven't even read them, but I still feel the support. It's amazing. Just be patient a little longer! I'll realease the synopsis and cover soon. I'm hoping to start the publishing process within the next couple of weeks. Keep your fingers crossed!

Enjoy the rest of the holiday!

That's all I have for today. Until next time!

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