It's time for a status update and I think the above picture says it all.
I feel like I'm talking to myself here (maybe I am - it's therapeutic) because this blog is read by only a handful of followers now ... way down from its heyday. I think I secretly hope that eventually, when one of my books sparks a widespread interest, new readers will find their way here and read all about the long and twisting road I've taken. It's also a place where everything started for me. Giving up on it means giving up entirely ... and I'm not ready to do that.
Sales for my two published books (KNIGHT RISE & FALLEN KNIGHT) have tapered off dramatically (despite positive reviews), so I've decided to write a brand-new novel with totally new characters. It's tentatively titled TWIST and I've already finished the first couple of drafts. I'm waiting for feedback from a couple of Alpha readers and once I incorporate those changes it'll be ready for editing. I have exceptionally high hopes for this one, so fingers crossed. My intention is to have this one traditionally published.
I have three other YA novels represented by my agent, but we've failed to make headway with any of them. They've been shopped around to publishers for a couple years now, so I'm not holding out much hope.
That's where I'm at right now. Kinda treading water, waiting to see which way the tide will turn. For those of you still reading along with me ... thanks. I'll update you again when something significant happens.
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I think blogs as a whole are kind of dead and it’s hard to reach people on social media because the algorithm suppresses people. So I don’t have the answers either. Sorry! Good luck with your next book.
ReplyDeleteNot as many blogging now, but those who interact still get a lot of comments.
ReplyDeleteSorry sales have trailed off. Don't be discouraged - it happens to all of us.