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Am I A Writer

By Sade|2016-12-31T02:17:37+00:00November 19th, 2007|New book|0 Comments

So I've decided to move on to pastures new. I'm 9 pages into my new book and I hate it. Don't ask me why, yesterday when I read it back to myself it was the exciting work of a genius. Today, it's worst than the work of a seven year old. So now I'm writing this blog instead of confronting what is wrong with the piece. Classic case of avoidance, I have so many excuses to pick from, I think I can even write a book on how not to write a book. The endless cups of tea I make but don't drink, the unnecessary phone calls to friends who are busy with real work, while I play at being a writer.Sometimes I do ask myself why bother, it's not as if I'm going to get rich from writing. However at the same time I can't think of anything else [...]

3:50 pm 3:50 pm

Procrastination is always a bitch

By Sade|2016-12-31T02:17:37+00:00October 4th, 2007|Avoidance, Self promotion|0 Comments

I've been lazy updating this blog. I really don't know how people find the dicipline to update their blogs every day.So what has been happening in the life of a struggling publisher/author. Well a lot, I had the bright idea of promoting Imagine This by joining some online book forums. The biggest mistake of my life, people are just plain vicious. Last night I didn't get a wink of sleep because I was reeling from the attack on my character by strangers who don't know me or my journey to get to where I am. According to Hazel, (a lady on the forum) the fact that I've managed to get 5 people to review my book on Amazon and they've given it 5 stars it's apparently highly suspicious and according to her unfair on the people who buy books. Oh my gosh, where have I been. I just read the above [...]

8:55 am 8:55 am

Arghhh, Waterstones

By Sade|2016-12-31T02:17:37+00:00September 20th, 2007|Selling|0 Comments

Hmmm, where do I start? So Justin sent me the branch list some months ago and I finally got round to calling my nearest branch in Kensington. Let's just say their reception verged on the frosty side, I called about 5 times before I finally got hold of the right person. I was told to send a copy of the book, which I did. This time however, I included a SAE, being as I can't afford to give the books away for free anymore.Yesterday I called to ask if a decision had been made, it should have dawned on me that they weren't interested in stocking it, considering I'd sent it to them over a month ago. Anyway, I was told kindly that they stock a wide range of books and don't need to add to their titles. What could I say to that, nothing. I asked for my book [...]

6:34 pm 6:34 pm

Short List or not

By Sade|2007-09-19T18:34:00+00:00September 19th, 2007|Book Awards|0 Comments

I can't help it, I know I'm fooling myself into thinking Imagine This will be shortlisted for the various prizes I've entered it for. Friends ask, 'when is the shortlist going to be announced?' I don't have the heart to tell them I don't stand a chance. I know it's selfish of me, but I've renewed my faith in the Almighty again. I'm one of those people who only seems to find God when they're in trouble and discards him when everything is going well. Every night I fervently pray for good news, but deep down in the place that knows, I know it's hopless. Despite this despondency, a tiny corner of my brain won't give up, I'm hoping for a miracle. What is it they say, believe in miracles but don't depend on them.I'm daring to dream, but will this dream turn out to be a nightmare? This is [...]