What a journey! First, I want to thank those of you who downloaded Thorne or who have already bought it. Further, A BIG THANK YOU to those who take the time to write reviews. Reviews are everything to us, critiques and all! But more than that. I discovered something through this process. Something quite profound really. It's a struggle as an author to get noticed, to get read, and to earn reviews. Some days I just want to throw in the towel. It's hard work to keep up with writing, social media, support of other authors, and a myriad of other things, while maintaining a full-time job and a real life outside of the virtual reality. Some days it just doesn't seem worth the effort. When Thorne was made free and I saw hundreds of downloads a day, it made me so happy. It made me happy to know that my work would be read, that someone else might enjoy the dark romantic story I had created all those months ago, that I would get to share a part of my soul with people. What I've realized this week is that my happiness from writing isn't about money. It isn't about "making it." I thought it was. I refused to give away my work, to make it free, for my hard work not to be appreciated as an artist, as a job, as my livelihood, to not be taken seriously as a writer, even if erotica my genre. My happiness comes from being read. Plain and simple. Sharing my writing. Getting feedback. Knowing that my work resonates with some of you. That we have all walked dark paths. Found love. Lost it. And feel alive each and every day in our romantic endeavors. That we connect emotionally as human beings. If my writing has touched you (no pun intended--okay, maybe a little), then THAT, that is what brings a smile to my face, that is what makes my eyes sparkle with success, that warms me inside in a way I didn't know possible. Sure. I'd love to make more money at this, more than the pocket-change, rainy-day fund money I've been making. I'd be lying if I said I didn't want as many people buying my work as I've had when I give it away. Of course I do. But the truth of the matter is: I love writing. I love exorcising my demons this way. I love learning about who I really am. What drives me. I love being creative. So I will not stop writing...and I have all of you to thank for that. I humbly thank you. Looks like you're stuck with me...at least for the time being. xo
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Dee See
9/22/2016 07:05:39
RB .. your creativity is amazing and rich and full, your thoughts and ideas and fantasies are vibrant and seem to overflow. I am so proud to know your works ... have lots of fun doing it!
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R.B.
9/22/2016 07:10:50
You are a sweetheart, Dee See! Thank you. I'm fortunate to have met you.
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Tori Dean
9/22/2016 07:13:24
Love love love how humble YOU are. Your writing is amazing and your friendship is even greater. Keep up the great work as its Up to YOU in how YOU make it or break it, to be happy in all things YOU do!
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R.B.
9/22/2016 07:15:48
Back at ya, woman. xo
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Christine Bailey
9/22/2016 07:25:52
Words of wisdom. You inspire me to keep going too. I love all your work, especially the Thorne series. Happy you had plenty of downloads. I agree trying to balance everything. It can be hard and only so many hours to do it. Keep doing the best you can. Mwah xo Christine
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R.B.
9/22/2016 07:32:02
Just so you know--YOU inspire me as well. So keep doing what you're doing!
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9/22/2016 07:28:20
Glad you saw sense, and beautiful sentiments. I would say you are A*esome but then I would have to bite my own tongue off. You're not bad for a scholarly, ballerina type person.
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R.B.
9/22/2016 07:31:20
You can be damn sweet, Z! I like that side of you.
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R.B.
9/22/2016 23:55:26
No worries! And thank you. xo
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Nia Farrell
9/22/2016 10:01:21
Success for a writer is not measured by how much is in our bank account but in how much our work moves people, makes them think, makes them feel, makes them break through fears that have been holding them back and implement change or shift their perspective to attain new levels of understanding and acceptance. Keep writing, my dear. The world is a better place for it.
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R.B.
9/22/2016 23:55:49
Always so wise, Nia.
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9/22/2016 18:33:28
Once again, you've mirrored my thoughts precisely and tied them up in a beautifully-phrased package.
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R.B.
9/22/2016 23:56:25
Yup. I do believe we've talk about this once or twice! ;)
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J
9/22/2016 19:22:49
Beautiful.
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R.B.
9/22/2016 23:56:52
Wow. It's been a long time. Nice to see you here. And thank you.
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9/29/2016 13:12:50
Struggle will make success even sweeter. I think over time we all become doubtful about our writing. That's natural. But we love it too much to give it up. That passion is what will make you successful. But you're already a success to me. :)
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10/2/2016 12:41:56
There's tremendous satisfaction in releasing a book you know is good, regardless of how many people read it. When they DO read it and let you know how much they enjoyed it, that's the cherry on top. Thanks for sharing your heart! <3
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I LOVE to write and read. I particularly enjoy reading erotic romance that has tons of emotion in it. I hope you will ask me questions and share your favorite authors and novels. I welcome all feedback.
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