Excuses

If I was still in school I would have to have an excuse written for why I have been late, absent, or did not have my homework assignment ready on time. I'm not in school and I couldn't get anyone to write me an excuse for not blogging in so long. I couldn't even get anyone to forge one...so you see my blank note above.

I do have some valid excuses, the latter being that I have had a second surgery on my right shoulder. That just covers this last week though. The truth is I didn't know what to write about that would interest you. So, I've just put it off. I figure I will just share what I've been doing. You may not be interested and it may be boring... but hey, it's all I've got tonight.

I have been really excited about my book, Broken Pieces, being published. I'm still excited and I have been pleased with comments I have received. Many people are very emotional, others just want to share what they took away from it, and some are shocked to know I could actually write and keep someone interested. (I fall in the last part of that sentence). I have said repeatedly that I wrote my book because I felt my story should be shared, even if I don't make a dime from it. I still feel that way, but I would like to know how many have bought it, read it, or got something out of it, even if it was just escaping from the daily routine.

I don't know how writers measure success other than being on the Best Sellers List or seeing their written work on the movie screen. I suppose one would say, your reward is the satisfaction of seeing your work completed. I'll go with that, but I would like to see the first two come to pass...just being honest.

I have been having some difficulty getting my book promoted. I am HOPING to have a book signing at some point. Anyone out there want to volunteer? I ask for comments on Amazon, but most people won't go to that much time and effort.

My local paper and news station have not picked up on this amazing book and talented author right here where we live. So, to say the least I'm NOT famous in a small town, as the song says. Actually, the song says EVERYONE is famous in a small town, so that's kind of depressing now that I think about it.

I have been recognized and nominated for two awards, so at least someone has noticed.

Thanks for reading. I need to get busy....promoting.