Today I’m supposed to share my Insecure Writer Self, but I’m just not Insecure any more, you see. I’ve faced my Insecurities, they’ve backed down and I’ve moved on to a solid footing . . . a very Secure writer with a plan and goals and all of that kind of thing.
Who turned out the light?
Still, one can’t let a few nervous twitches stop them from moving forward. So . . . Next Monday I’ll be posting my second in the series on self-publishing. The first was called The Whole Enchilada if you’d like to read it. The second is going to be titled Beating the Bushes for Those Professionals. I’m sure, pretty sure, sort of confident, a little confident that you’ll find the post helpful . . . maybe.
Also I’ve joined the Random Acts of Publicity and have no fear of putting myself out there where the readers and reviewers lurk await me with great anticipation. However today isn’t about me or my book –no it’s about other people’s books that are making their way into the world.
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| Mike Jung’s Debut |
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| Another enchanting book to explore. |
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| Don’t you love this cover? |
Those books look great – I love the title and cover of The Great Unexpected.
Yay for beating theses bushes of insecurities down!!!! Take care
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Hurray, I am so glad to see this post. How awesome you are feeling secure now. And you should! You are doing great!!
Angela
Those look like awesome books! I love the title Geeks, Girls, and Secret Identities. Sounds fun. 🙂
The Great Unexpected has such a wonderful cover!
Jennifer
What a nice idea. Those books look fun. Always good to read posts on self-publishing – the more advice out there the better!
They look like three very good books!
Awesome! I'm considering it a great deal if this next query round doesn't prove fruitful. I'm just ready to get out there. I admire your fearlessness!
I always knew there was a RAPper inside you.
Nice way to pay it forward… congrats 🙂
I love the concept of RAP and the three books look very interesting.
interesting to hear a bit of your journey from being insecure to secure. and yes i love that cover with the panther!
I don't know if I'll ever get to that secure feeling. I'm so impressed you got there! Good for you 🙂 The books look great too!
Random acts of publicity is an awesome idea.
Self publishing is an adventure, but so is publishing any way.
Looks like some awesome books here!
All of the books look great! It's nice that you're part of RAP! Julie
New follower here, Lee… and I'm not even sure how I wasn't following you before! I feel like I know you just from having seen your lovely face everywhere! 😉
And fun post–the books highlighted here look fabulous 😉
Great post! I am excited to read The Great Unexpected by Sharon Creech. I love the title of Mike Jung's book : ) ~ Jess
http://thesecretdmsfilesoffairdaymorrow.blogspot.com
Best line in the post?
"Who turned out the light?"
It can go that fast, huh?
Those books look fab. How nice of you to plug them!
Putting yourself out there takes a lot of gumption and stick-to-it-iveness to get things done. Thanks for the links. Need to put up the RAP badge.
Hi Lee – love the look of those three books … actually Mike's photo is great .. but the cover of The Great Unexpected looks interesting ..
Love the idea of Random Acts of Publicity …
We have sun over here .. so no lights out yet!! Cheers Hilary
Having something published helps a bit I would imagine. And it never hurts to help give others a boost with their efforts. Good for you!
Lee
Wrote By Rote
I tell you what, there really is nothing like grabbing the reins to cure those insecurities. Connecting with readers, sharing. Good for you, Lee!
All best~ <3
I have plans and goals as a writer too. Must mean I'm secure too. 🙂
Still haven't done my "insecure" post, but I enjoyed yours. Those books you posted all look great! Thanks for sharing.
A few nervous twitches are all right!
I feel very confident too. Please don't leave me alone if the lights go out again.
mood
Moody Writing
Thanks for sharing about these books. I haven't heard of them. I'm also participating today.
Oooo how cool for you! And that's really nice of you to do random acts of publicity. I'm sure those authors will be really happy to see their books on your blog!