Now What?

So, the truth is I’m not good at blogging. Or talking about myself, or even about my book. I’m not a good salesperson. And I’m not that great with using technology. Basically, I don’t possess any of the skills that would be helpful in building a successful writing career in today’s world. This is what I’m good at: sitting at the computer with my cat and a cup of hot chai tea (with a secret bag of Mint M&M’s hidden in the desk drawer) and writing a story.

But every step of this journey has pushed me out of my comfort zone—which is the place where we can really grow. So it’s time for me to be uncomfortable and figure out how to get this done.

I’ve been blessed by amazing friends and family who’ve bought my novel and shared it with their friends. Hopefully I’ll see more reviews on Amazon and Good Reads as time passes and free time is reintroduced to everyone’s schedules after the holidays. Personally, I won’t be able to exert any real energy into my new writing career until the second week of January.

I’m just thankful that God already knew my limitations when he called me to write. I will give it all I have, and I’ll allow myself to sweat and stammer at book signings when I’d really rather be in my office writing. But as I was recently reminded, my job is to be obedient and leave the results to God.

So I’m going to try to relax and enjoy this part of my own story as I step into the role of author. But when you’re an uptight perfectionist who’s always imperfect, it’s tough to relax.