MM Hurley

Wow!

Can you believe it? My book is now available for pre-order!!!
Another personal matter took the wind out of my sails about this yesterday. Today I’m still in shock and awe that my book is on Amazon.

With that being said. Please pre-order if you are into Ebooks, if not release day for the paperback is March 1st–8 days away. Still insane to me.

The link to the Ebook is here: https://a.co/d/hcpHP0o

This is the biggest moment of my literary career thus far. It’s still just feeling like step one. Each step has been small, treacherous even, but worth it. In 2022 when I decided to actually pursue this and not just talk about doing it, I wasn’t sure I would get to this point. I wasn’t sure that I could build a book. Build a story I could share with others. The next time I blog, I believe that I will be a published author. Thanks to my friends I know I’ll have at least five sales. I can’t wait until I can post the next blog as a published author.

Journey/Thoughts/Comments/Q&As
via a list

1. With the release day so close, I’m already thinking about everything that comes next. Which means, book two: The Education of Emmeline Jones. Is that crazy? It feels crazy. But I’ve been working on the draft to change from third person to first. And taking the original story and adjusting the outline for the new directions and additions. Adjusting to the new flow and viewpoints that the story has been taking.
2. The other thing I’m thinking about and starting to plan, is I need to start submitting queries for another story I have. There are down drafts of two stories: Lost in Thought and Controlling Thoughts. This two-part series is a fun dive into daydreams. I need to clean it up in a massive way. I am going to have to hire a professional proofreader to take a stab at it. Then start quriering for an agent to see if I can have a book traditionally published.
3. With the focus of my first book, I now have to figure out how to market it. I have all the socials, I am making posts. I just don’t know how to change post to sales. Change post likes to checking it out, and buying a book. I have to self-teach all about marketing and that side of this. I just pray that I can figure it out.
4. Ultimately, I have all the time in the world, so I know that I can move at my own pace. I’m the only one marking time. But I’d love to have the next book in the Emmeline Jones Chronicles out about this time next year. Meaning, I have to get to work and rally and work. I can’t lose the steam I have. I have to keep pressing forward. I have to keep my focus.
5. Whether or not I get an agent, I sell any books, or I fail. I’m so proud of myself for getting to this point. Eight days away from sending my book off into the world. Eight days away from giving my story to anyone who wishes to read it. This is something I’ve wanted for my whole life. Self-published is published. And I’m so proud of myself. This is something that Nothing and NObody can take that from me.

Okay, that’s enough on this list. Thanks for reading!
Release day: March 1st

@mm_hurley

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Thanks for following on with the journey.