Yes! I am a published author now. My maiden book has been released last week. A collection of short stories of varied flavours is named “The Odd One & Other Short Stories”. It’s a kind of surreal feeling. I mean I have always had this thought at the back of my head that I wanted to publish a book; but now that it has actually happened, I don’t know what to do with it.
I am hoping that my Grandpa would be proud had he been alive. Mommy, dear husband-in-law and the rest of the family seem to be happy about the event, and as are my pals.
How do I feel about my first book-baby??? Well, it’s a sort of mixed feeling I must say. A myriad of thoughts are going through my head. Mainly these two:
I am obviously happy, because you know – I am an author now. It’s a big deal for me.
I am so anxious that I almost can’t breathe, not sure how people will like my work. Although the “can’t-breathe” part may also be due to the cold and cough I am currently suffering from. Nonetheless, the anxious part is true.
Other thoughts include but are not limited to – will my book sell? Should I begin writing the second book already, because thoughts are pouring in and are dying to be let loose on paper?
Lastly, the biggest and probably the most redundant question have been haunting me – How should an author behave (in general)? Should I continue being me – the same old unfiltered me or am I supposed to behave a tad serious and responsible? And should this seriousness continue to grow into a massive balloon as and when my future books come out?
Anyhoo… my entangled mind aside, please purchase my book (it’s a pretty economical purchase), read and most importantly, kindly review it on Amazon and Goodreads. Every review matters.
Also, if you are feeling some extra love for me, you can drop a message in the space below to let me know how you liked it.