To Publish or Not to Publish...

To publish or not to publish, that is the question.  So I've thought a lot about this, and I've talked to others who have actually read my book about whether or not I should pursue publishing.  Then there is the question of whether I should self publish or attempt to go the traditional way and submit my manuscript to a publisher.  So many questions and so many options.

I have officially come to the conclusion that yes I am going to publish my book.  Phew one hurdle out of the way, now the big question.  Which way do I want to try and publish it?  There are a few traditional publishers taking unsolicited manuscripts so I could always go that way or I could just publish it myself since I didn't really write it to make money, I wrote it for people to enjoy.

So, if you haven't figured it out yet I'm going to pursue self publishing.  I have a novel, a title, now I just need a cover.  I have some ideas but nothing is concrete yet so that is my next step.  Once I have the cover I'll be ready to go.  Yay!

I'll keep you all updated about the cover process and how things are progressing.  I'm not making any time commitments for when it will be available but I'll let you know when I know. :)  In my next post I may post an excerpt just for fun if you're interested.

Happy Reading!

With One Touch Title Change!

So, it has come to my attention that With One Touch, while a perfectly decent title just doesn't quite fit what I'm going for with the book.  So here is the new title reveal for my book.  Just A Touch.  I know, very similar to what it was before but with an added twinge of mystery and double meaning.

I sent my book out to a select group of test readers and one came back saying that With One Touch just didn't seem to fit with the book.  So I sat back and took a good look at what I wanted the title to convey.  Guess what, she was right.  I have already figured out the title for the second book and it conveys a double meaning to the story.  Who the story is about as well as what is happening whereas With One Touch just didn't do that.  Just A Touch, however, does that a little better.

So ta da, Just A Touch it is. :)

So About That Book I Wrote...

So, like I said in my previous post I wrote a book.  It's called With One Touch.  Surprisingly enough the idea for the book came to me in a dream.  Now, I've had "book dreams" before but never one that stuck with me for so long.  It just refused to leave my head.  It's like it was telling me I had to write it.  So I did.

Once I started writing WOT I just couldn't stop.  In about 3 months time I had completely written a YA novel.  I was completely shocked.  In school I was the Math and Science girl.  Me and English... Yeah we didn't get along.  I loved to read but writing...  If my English teachers could see me now!

I'm still looking for 3 more test readers so if you are interested just comment with your email or you can contact me by direct message on Goodreads or e-mail.  So what is this book you may or may not be interested in test reading?

Here is the synopsis for your enjoyment!

“To the one that receives this letter. Protect it with all you have. In the hands of the Reformers it would mean even greater trouble for us. The Triad must be found and the Chosen brought together. The fate of our people rests on this.”

A hidden prophecy, an unknown power, and a group determined to destroy them both.

All Arianna Shae wants is to get out of Bakers Ridge and away from everyone who knows everything about her. Beginning her senior year, she sees her moment of escape getting closer and her spirits begin to rise, that is until he arrives and her life takes an unexpected turn.

As a Guardian, Chase Melina has always known what he was meant to do: protect the Chosen. Sent out on his first assignment, he’s struck with the feeling that all is not what it seems. As strange things begin to happen, he becomes even more determined to keep his protégée safe, especially after seeing what she can do.

When their worlds collide Chase and Arianna must fight for their lives. Through torture, escape, new relationships, legends, and even death they are determined to find out the answers to the questions revolving around their destiny and ultimately fulfill a prophecy that could save them all.

Enjoy!

My First Post!

Hello Everyone!

So I decided to join the world of blogging.  Bottom line up front:  I HAVE NO IDEA WHAT I'M DOING!  Woo glad I got that off my chest.  So for those of you that are lucky enough to have found this blog welcome!  Mostly this blog will consist of my thoughts about books.  Those that I've enjoyed, haven't enjoyed, want to read... You get the picture.

I'd also like to say that I, dun dun dun, actually wrote a book. *GASP*  No it is not published yet but I keep getting closer and closer to doing it.  It is still in the test reader phase and I have no idea what I want the cover to look like, but that is a different problem altogether.  So for those lucky few who have been accepted as test readers THANK YOU!!

I will write more about the book later as well as start posting some of my reviews here as well.  So everyone welcome to my newly created blog.  If you have suggestions on what I should read let me know!  I'm also on goodreads for those that are interested and I post reviews and ratings there mostly.

Have a wonderful day and happy reading!