Have you ever done something you weren’t sure you should? Okay, hit the pause button. That’s a bit of a dumb question, because…well, I imagine everyone has leapt into a situation then said, “Oh, crap. What did I just do?” But whatever. Let’s just go with it for a minute and ignore the blantant duh factor. Why? I did something a while back that I wasn’t convinced I should do.
“Go on,” my friend said.
“Oh, I dunno,” I replied, uncertain, a little queasy at the thought.
She huffed. “Stop being such a pansy, for heaven’s sake, and take a chance!”
All right, granted…my friend doesn’t mince words. Or have any patience for vacilators. Normally, I’m the same, but when it came to entering Fury of Fire (my debut novel) in a published authors contest, I have to say, my courage departed for places unknown.
Why? It’s hard to say. Perhaps because there are so many talented authors out there writing fabulous stories. Maybe I contracted the bock-bock gene somewhere along the way. All I know is she suggested. I cringed. She shoved, and I folded like a dirty shirt, threw my hands in the air and said “All right!” just to shut her up.
Well as it turns out, she was right. I was…ahem…wrong. And boy, am I ever glad that I was, and that my friend bullied me into taking the leap of faith. She is clearly a much wiser person than I, because…
Fury of Fire (A Dragonfury Novel, book 1) is a double nominee in the NJRW 2012 Golden Leaf contest in the Best Paranormal and Best First Book categories. So completely fabulous! The winners will be announced at the Put Your Heart in a Book Conference on October 12th, and I couldn’t be more excited to be counted among such wonderful finalists.
I guess that just goes to show when you take a chance and put yourself out there, good things happen. Clearly, I owe my friend a nice bottle of wine. Oh, and maybe a box of fancy truffles too (which, of course, I will help her eat. Fair’s fair, after all).
You should give that friend of yours a big thank you from me too. I devoured that first book of yours and can honestly say that as an author you have been moved into my up-and-coming must follow and will soon be famous category. Your character’s are captivating and believable, the plot engaging and stimulating.
You created a new world and I love the differences and depth of character you give your heroes and heroines. And all that dragon attitude? It’s the perfect addition to the mix. I was deliriously happy when I realized the rest of those (oh-so-fine) dragons were getting a novel too. Needless to say I can’t wait.
I know it takes endless determination and talent to finish a book, especially one of the quality you produced. I’m glad you took a chance and put your work out there. Trust me it’s much appreciated.
Thanks for writing
Ah, thanks for the kind words, Sheena. I’m so glad you’re enjoying the Dragonfury series! I’ll keep them coming as long as you want them! LOL
Well done that’s great news you will have to let us know how you get on.I’m sure you will win.GOODLUCK. X
Congrats and good luck! I think this is awesome!
That’s awesome! Congrats on the nominations and good luck! I hope you win!