ever since I started writing, one of my goals was to publish one of my books and right now, it looks like that dream is about to come true. Until I get there though, it is still a long way. Right now, my plan is to try self-publishing. A friend guided me in the right direction and it seems, that right now is the right moment for me to try it out.
It’s not easy, but I am willing to give it my all. I know, that I have a good story. Good length, well written (for a non-native English speaker) engaging lead characters and lots and lots of drama.
That story has been my baby and I want to share it with the world. I asked two people to read it through and help me find the mistakes that I am too blind to see by now. I asked them to point out plot holes or lengths and give any input they have, to help me make an even better story.
There are still a couple of things missing though and they are very important too:
1. a pen name – Do I need a pen name or do I want to publish with my real name? Do I want my real name out there for everyone to know? How about C A Thrine? See what I did there?! I am not sure… Thoughts?
2. a cover – I need a good cover, one that suits the story, without revealing too much. I have a great cover… but I can’t use it to publish. I had a look at some professionally made covers and although the cover I saw was really amazing and had it all, it was expensive too. £100 for 3 years. Don’t get me wrong, the pic was worth it, but I don’t have that kind of money right now and since I have no idea if there will be readers in the end, 125€ are simply too much. 😦 *sad pout*
3. and then there is this and that and little things that become bigger things 😉
Now, I am happy, terrified, thrilled, anxious… my emotions are all over the place, but I am mostly happy and proud…
wish me luck 🙂 I’ll keep you up to date about it 🙂
xx
Cathy
reflections of an unquiet mind 