The Day Before a Release

Tomorrow (March 31, 2025) will mark the release of my third book, yet this is the most nervous I've been. The reason is simple: this is the best I feel my writing has been. Now, why does that make me nervous? It's because I am starting to have expectations of my books. My last book The Bones from the Yard was edited by a company, not my current editor (who's amazing). I encountered a lot of issues with the company and my writing has improved a lot since. I love my stories, but the previous two were major learning experiences for me. With The Dream Writer coming out, it's time to show what I've learned so far, though I will learn more every single time I write.

I've got a new cover artist. I'm not worried about her work at all, it's wonderful. I'm worried simply because it's something new and, for her and me, it's our first cover. I've never been involved in the process, and she's never done one. The only question we both have is about sizing it properly for paperbacks. We'll get through it. It's just something to think about as the hours tick down. I also plan on running ads for the first time on a story. It's all so exciting and nerve-racking. This is my first publishing where I have some confidence in my writing. For me, there's a lot riding on this. But I love the challenge!

Having read this story three times in the last month, I also hate saying goodbye to the characters. I won't be seeing them again for a LONG time, if ever. But that means I have to say hello to different characters, of which I have many. So, as the countdown moves on, I dive into my next book (it's already written, just fine-tuning it for its release soon) to try and take my mind off of this significant day leading into my first release with expectations. My expectations aren't too high, but they are higher than they have been.

Thanks for reading! I hope you enjoy The Dream Writer. Please, say hi to Rachel, Tyler, Leo, Rebekah, Tori, Alex, Ryan, Baku, and Mara! Without them, the story wouldn't exist. Within them, lies a little part of me.