IWSG April - It's my turn

This is my Insecure Writers Support Group post for April.  
For more information about the group, see the bottom of this post.

Alex's awesome co-hosts for April are: 
Hart Johnson, Chemist Ken, Candilynn Fite,  

Terri Rochenski, Clare Dugmore, 
and Lilica Blake!

Please stop by their blogs and say thank you.

It's late Tuesday afternoon, and I'm just now writing my IWSG post.
That is so not like me. But my tardiness has a good reason.



If you hadn't already deduced from the countdown clock on my sidebar, I'm in the final stages of publishing my first book. Between coordinating guest posts, replying to blog comments, and putting the finishing touches on my debut, I barely know what day it is!

I'm too busy to be insecure. :P

That's not entirely true. Preparing my ms for the formatter—knowing I couldn't make any changes after that—was a panic-inducing task. I think I read my book four times in less than two weeks, combing it for awkward phrasing and errors.

Anyhow. A visiting blogger made a comment this week that reminded me of the times I wistfully watched (what seemed like all) my writer friends publish, wondering if it would ever be my turn.

If you're feeling that way, you might find this guest post reassuring. It describes some of the struggles I faced while writing Come Back and the time I spent honing my craft. Even for indies, publication doesn't happen overnight.

Last but not least, I'd like to give a big thank you to Chemist Ken for posting my book cover today.

Happy IWSG. Thanks for stopping by. :)

IWSG is the brainchild of Alex J. Cavanaugh. It's a monthly bloghop that offers a safe haven for writers to express their feelings and concerns without fear of appearing foolish or weak. It's also a venue for offering support, both in the form of comments and positive posts. Writers of all kinds are welcome. 

We 'meet' the first Wednesday of every month. If you're interested in learning more, click on the link above. And don't be intimidated by the size of the group. We're not expected to visit everyone on the list.