February 23, 2017
Thank You Friends
November of 2016 I felt more alive than I had in a long time. I was writing and writing a lot. Inspiration had hit in September and I completed the short novel, Mojón can Cara, with the editing help of my friend, Mariela. I was also busy writing Onesimus.
The Gang of Nash, Joan the Fox, Elaine Howard, Sharon Vance,
and me, the lucky guy surrounded by these awesome women.
My amazing cover artist, Josh Ramirez.
One night, as I was going to bed around 11:00, I was pondering how I would get one particular incident written. Inspiration hit. I knew how to do it. I went to my computer, started writing, and I wrote until 4:00 in the morning.
Mom at the Silos in Waco
Then my momma fell and broke her hip. It was a scary moment when I discovered what happened. Someone needed to be at her house to take care of my 95-year old grandma and a fussy cat, and be able to help my handicapped brother when needed. Once my momma was out of rehab, she pushed herself to do everything on her own. Now she is not only walking well, but driving. She gets tired easily, but is doing well.
Me and Lynnette, the lady who secretly runs Nash
Best boss ever, Linda Mott
When I got home, I wanted to publish Mojón con Cara. That is when I discovered that Amazon had started something new, publish on demand. I could publish my novels as paperbacks. People could order them and they would be printed as they were ordered. I wouldn’t have to order hundreds and hope someone would buy them. Ten could be ordered or just one. Preparing my books for print gave me something fun and interesting to do for the next few weeks.
Ma and former student, Jody.
Me with one of the best reading teachers on the planet, Jeanne Sutton
Then many of my friends started buying my books and wanted me to sign them. It makes me laugh thinking people want my signature! But one of my life long dreams has been to have my books in print. I wrote Spartan Sisters in the 90s and dreamed of it being in print and now it is! Holding my book for the first time was an emotional moment.
Annissa and Coby
Me and good friend, Wendy LaDue
Of the many fun things I did over the holidays, such as visits to the zoo and taking momma to see the Silos in Waco (if you don’t know what I am talking about, you are missing out), the most fun was meeting friends and signing my books.
Rhonda Peterson, one of the sweetest ladies on the planet.
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