Hello and thanks for having me here at RandomtoRandom, Lauren. This is the 2nd stop on my STILL ALL ABOUT DAUGHTERS Blog Tour which runs 7/20/13-7/27/13 and I'm hoping that your readers will join in on every leg of this tour.
Although I'm touring to promote my book "THE GOOD MOMMIES' GUIDE TO RAISING (ALMOST) PERFECT DAUGHTERS", 100 Tips To Raising Daughters Everyone Can't Help But Love! and my upcoming, highly-anticipated novel "Daydream's Daughter. Nightmare's Friend", I want to share with all of you some things that I've learned on this writing journey of mine. In the beginning I didn't find much support, so what I'm sharing will probably appeal to those who are just starting out on their own writing journey. I hope all that I leave you with, somehow guides you in a positive direction for your writing.
Although I'm touring to promote my book "THE GOOD MOMMIES' GUIDE TO RAISING (ALMOST) PERFECT DAUGHTERS", 100 Tips To Raising Daughters Everyone Can't Help But Love! and my upcoming, highly-anticipated novel "Daydream's Daughter. Nightmare's Friend", I want to share with all of you some things that I've learned on this writing journey of mine. In the beginning I didn't find much support, so what I'm sharing will probably appeal to those who are just starting out on their own writing journey. I hope all that I leave you with, somehow guides you in a positive direction for your writing.
I began writing "THE GOOD MOMMIES' GUIDE..." in April, 2013. It only took me 17 days to pen this book from start to finish, with a few more days of proofing, editing, formatting and tears, it was ready to hit Amazon on the 7th of May. I was very proud of this piece of work and even prouder that I had the opportunity to share it with the world.
In speaking with another author, she mentioned that Authors sort of frowned on books that were written in such a short period of time. My response to her was "that was their issue and not mine." I am very aware that it takes some writers many years to write books, and that is great. There is no way I could have written my novel in 17 days, but each book is different. I didn't have to do much research for "THE GOOD MOMMIES' GUIDE..." as I had lived the book. I was writing directly from my own experiences of having raised my two beautiful daughters.
As a new writer on this journey, you will encounter many who want to give you their wonderful advice. I say take it all in, process it and if it doesn't feel right to you and for you, go with YOUR own gut feeling. There's nothing at all wrong with that. I now know that some of those that were trying to advise me, had no knowledge whatsoever in the art of writing. Perfect example, one was a high school student! Do you see the point that i'm trying to make? Lots will have Lots to say and to share. But it is up to you how you will handle it. My advice, take it all in with a grain of salt....very cautiously.
Then you will encounter those who want to do nothing but see you and your book fail. Yes, there are some. How will you be able to pick them out of a crowd? Well, they will be the ones front and center, yelling very loudly that "Writing is SOOOOO hard! Get out now while you can." Thing is, you'll never see them leaving. These are the folks with the very small minds who think that this is some major competition. It is not. There is enough room for ALL OF US in this big pool of writing. I suggest you learn early on how to decipher who is there to help you and those that are out to harm and derail you. I don't need to tell you to steer clear of the latter.
Finally, put yourself on a writing schedule. To my detriment, I have found that writing can consume your life. It has mine. I have not slept very well since I became an author, sometimes I forget to eat and my family has all but forgotten that I live in their house. Why, because I'm always tucked away in my office, door closed, at my computer......WRITING. I started off too fast and now have come to realize that I need to slow the pace. I am tired. I am sleep deprived and I'm sure I'm probably hungry. I want to rest. So my best advice to you is to carve out some time each day and keep yourself on that schedule if at all possible. Writing is fun and it's supposed to be, but if you let it take over every area of your life, it can quickly lose it's luster. I have now decided to take my own advice. I will sleep, I will resume my perfectly tuned every 3 hour eating schedule and I will live outside of the world of writing, if only for a little while to breathe. You do the same.
Before I leave let me share a little about this new AWESOME parenting guide called "THE GOOD MOMMIES' GUIDE TO RAISING (ALMOST) PERFECT DAUGHTERS". The 5 star reviews that are coming in on this book, are so greatly appreciated and so well written. I am receiving wonderful email correspondence from readers who are thanking me for this book, who wishes that this book had been around when their daughters were children and even those who say "These tips even work well for sons!" I'm happy to hear it all. But what I have to say about this book is this: It can truly change the world! If every parent, young and old, who now has charge of raising a daughter, a niece a granddaughter or son, had this book in their possession several things could happen: 1) the world would be a much safer place; 2) the world would be filled with respectful, kind daughters who grow into respectful, kind young ladies who have much to offer society; and 3) our legacy left behind for our children would be a world filled with kindness, love, understanding and acceptance. What parent wouldn't want to leave this kind of world to their children? I for one, am all for it!
"THE GOOD MOMMIES' GUIDE..." is in ebook and paperback form athttp://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CP62O56 and paperback editions can also be purchased athttp://www.createspace.com/4355124. Looking for the PERFECT baby shower gift? "THE GOOD MOMMIES' GUIDE..." would be a hit!
My upcoming novel "Daydream's Daughter. Nightmare's Friend" has a release date of August 22, 2013. Watch for it and read an excerpt here at http://wp.me/P3sUCq-gj. There is a one-question poll there and I would like your opinion of the piece so please, take a quick second to share.
You can find me on Twitter @nonniejules, on FaceBook (Nonnie Jules) and if you enjoy a variety of really good writing, do FOLLOW my blog at WATCH NONNIE WRITE! at http://www.nonniewrites.wordpress.com.
Lauren, thank you once again for having me and to all the readers, I hope that you got what you came here for...some very useful information. Please get your copy today of "THE GOOD MOMMIES' GUIDE..." even if you don't have a daughter and even if you're not a parent. We all know someone, somewhere who could use a little help, and this guide was written solely for that purpose. That parent will be ever so grateful and the world will be a much better place because of your little purchase.
Take care and if you keep reading, I will definitely keep writing!
As a new writer on this journey, you will encounter many who want to give you their wonderful advice. I say take it all in, process it and if it doesn't feel right to you and for you, go with YOUR own gut feeling. There's nothing at all wrong with that. I now know that some of those that were trying to advise me, had no knowledge whatsoever in the art of writing. Perfect example, one was a high school student! Do you see the point that i'm trying to make? Lots will have Lots to say and to share. But it is up to you how you will handle it. My advice, take it all in with a grain of salt....very cautiously.
Then you will encounter those who want to do nothing but see you and your book fail. Yes, there are some. How will you be able to pick them out of a crowd? Well, they will be the ones front and center, yelling very loudly that "Writing is SOOOOO hard! Get out now while you can." Thing is, you'll never see them leaving. These are the folks with the very small minds who think that this is some major competition. It is not. There is enough room for ALL OF US in this big pool of writing. I suggest you learn early on how to decipher who is there to help you and those that are out to harm and derail you. I don't need to tell you to steer clear of the latter.
Finally, put yourself on a writing schedule. To my detriment, I have found that writing can consume your life. It has mine. I have not slept very well since I became an author, sometimes I forget to eat and my family has all but forgotten that I live in their house. Why, because I'm always tucked away in my office, door closed, at my computer......WRITING. I started off too fast and now have come to realize that I need to slow the pace. I am tired. I am sleep deprived and I'm sure I'm probably hungry. I want to rest. So my best advice to you is to carve out some time each day and keep yourself on that schedule if at all possible. Writing is fun and it's supposed to be, but if you let it take over every area of your life, it can quickly lose it's luster. I have now decided to take my own advice. I will sleep, I will resume my perfectly tuned every 3 hour eating schedule and I will live outside of the world of writing, if only for a little while to breathe. You do the same.
Before I leave let me share a little about this new AWESOME parenting guide called "THE GOOD MOMMIES' GUIDE TO RAISING (ALMOST) PERFECT DAUGHTERS". The 5 star reviews that are coming in on this book, are so greatly appreciated and so well written. I am receiving wonderful email correspondence from readers who are thanking me for this book, who wishes that this book had been around when their daughters were children and even those who say "These tips even work well for sons!" I'm happy to hear it all. But what I have to say about this book is this: It can truly change the world! If every parent, young and old, who now has charge of raising a daughter, a niece a granddaughter or son, had this book in their possession several things could happen: 1) the world would be a much safer place; 2) the world would be filled with respectful, kind daughters who grow into respectful, kind young ladies who have much to offer society; and 3) our legacy left behind for our children would be a world filled with kindness, love, understanding and acceptance. What parent wouldn't want to leave this kind of world to their children? I for one, am all for it!
"THE GOOD MOMMIES' GUIDE..." is in ebook and paperback form athttp://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CP62O56 and paperback editions can also be purchased athttp://www.createspace.com/4355124. Looking for the PERFECT baby shower gift? "THE GOOD MOMMIES' GUIDE..." would be a hit!
My upcoming novel "Daydream's Daughter. Nightmare's Friend" has a release date of August 22, 2013. Watch for it and read an excerpt here at http://wp.me/P3sUCq-gj. There is a one-question poll there and I would like your opinion of the piece so please, take a quick second to share.
You can find me on Twitter @nonniejules, on FaceBook (Nonnie Jules) and if you enjoy a variety of really good writing, do FOLLOW my blog at WATCH NONNIE WRITE! at http://www.nonniewrites.wordpress.com.
Lauren, thank you once again for having me and to all the readers, I hope that you got what you came here for...some very useful information. Please get your copy today of "THE GOOD MOMMIES' GUIDE..." even if you don't have a daughter and even if you're not a parent. We all know someone, somewhere who could use a little help, and this guide was written solely for that purpose. That parent will be ever so grateful and the world will be a much better place because of your little purchase.
Take care and if you keep reading, I will definitely keep writing!
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