Chronicles of a Chaotic Author

Leaping In, Kiddie Pool and All

I figured, why not create a little corner where my readers can catch my updates without me having to dive into the Instagram abyss? Sure, Instagram's a marketing powerhouse, but it's also turned into a mental health hazard zone for me. Who knew scrolling could be so hazardous?

So, I'm basically chatting with a wall here, since my fan club currently consists of... well, just me (and Seph). But hey, why not? One day, when I snag a top-notch editor and a fancy publishing deal, my future fans can look back and marvel at my humble beginnings.

This year has been an incredible journey of self-discovery and diving into the world of self-publishing! I've realized that building a readership without a social media following is quite challenging. However, I've also discovered that chasing social media followers is something I'm just not interested in anymore. It's been distracting me from my true passion—writing! After all, what's the use of having followers if I'm not creating the stories I love?

What an exhilarating year it's been, launching on Inkitt and then diving into publishing with KDP (Kindle Direct Publishing)! My husband always says I can't just dip my toes—I leap in with full force! And he's spot on. I've pushed myself to the limit mentally, and now it's time to relax and enjoy a leisurely float in the kiddie pool.

So here’s to the start of my chaotic chronicles—floaties on, stories ahead.