I may have never pursued acting to the point that I would need to write an acceptance speech, but I do now have an appreciation for the actors who stand up and start speed-reading a list of names before the music plays them off.
I’ve been drafting my acknowledgements for SOMETHING BETTER (coming Summer 2023 from Blue Ink Press), and it turns out I have SO. MANY. people to thank. For asking, for believing, for inspiring, for showing up, for understanding when I went quiet for weeks (okay, months) at a time.
It is impossible to cover everyone in a few short paragraphs. Even if I had pages and pages, I am sure I would forget someone.
So I want to take a moment to say thank YOU. Yes, you. Please know you had an impact on my life, and I am forever grateful. In this season of thanks, I give thanks for you.
OCTOBER PROGRESS
Became an official Goodreads author! Follow me here.
Note: My book will be available to preorder in early 2023.
Drafted my biography and acknowledgements sections for SOMETHING BETTER.
Completed revising Chapter 8 and half of 9 of WELCOME TO BLOOMS.
Not really *my* success, but I got to review the cover art concept for my book, and, may I just say, she is GORGEOUS.
Applied for the inaugural Poets & Writers publicity incubator program.
Booked an Instagram book tour as part of my book launch.
Participated in my first #debutauthorschat on Twitter.
NOVEMBER GOALS
Continue educating myself about book marketing (Shout out to the excellent Mixtus Media – their tutorials are simple and effective. If you’re a newbie author looking for marketing help, this is the place to go).
Update my website and prep for newsletter launch in January 2023.
Finish Chapters 9-12 of WELCOME TO BLOOMS revisions.
Cheer on all everyone participating in NANOWRIMO (National Novel Writing Month) 2022.
OCTOBER READS
A TREE GROWS IN BROOKLYN by Betty Smith
THE LAST HOUSE ON NEEDLESS STREET by Catriona Ward (Read my review here)
WE ARE ALL THE SAME IN THE DARK by Julia Heaberlin
THE FIRST TO DIE AT THE END by Adam Silvera
Books read: 4
Total 2022: 43/52
NEXT UP
BEAUTY AND THE ALCHEMIST by Elle Hartford
THE FANTASTIC ORDER OF ODD TRAVELERS by Sherry Torgent
ZEPHYR STONE AND THE HAUNTED BEACH HOUSE by Kathryn Louise Wood
THE UNLIKELY PILGRIMAGE OF HAROLD FRYE by Rachel Joyce
What are you thankful for this month? Drop me a line and let me know.
XOXO, y’all!