Last week I posted up an article and link that took
people to a video upload of me reading the first chapter in Trinity – The Prophecy. I was so nervous that I was hyperventilating
and just about breaking apart. I wanted to pull it down. But, with the encouragement
from my fans and friends both on my blog, Facebook page and street team I left it up. I had an overwhelming
response on my Facebook page, which meant little traffic to YouTube its self,
but it gave me the courage to post Chapter two.
Still nervous and nearly throwing up before I started
recording I pushed through with a few little errors and hiccups mixed with some
of my trademark facial expressions.
I am starting to enjoy this, apart from the nerves. I have been receiving lots of messages about my
awesome Aussie accent (which I find dull and boring lol). Lots of praise for
jumping out of my comfort zone for my fans and giving a little piece of myself
to them.
As an Aussie author, it is extremely hard.
One problem is postage. I have so many lovely readers over
on the other side of the big blue pond that want signed copies of my books.
But, postage cost an arm and half a leg, sometimes a full 3 limbs if it’s all
three books. E.g., Crystal bought 3 copies. It cost $73 to post them. She
covered the cost as I can’t, but not everyone can do this.
Problem two. Travel. I am scared of flying, I would need to boat it over on a cruise ship with lots of sexy
male staff members (all research pervs I swear) but, I still need a passport.
Costs, for travel, accommodation, etc. I
honestly cannot say I will make it over to America unless a big shot movie
producer pay’s to have my books made into a movie or TV show.
So for now, it is just me and my IPad video camera :(
I am not the only author with this problem. Even those in
the US already would find it hard to even drive a few hours as the eBook
industry is being taken over by millions of authors. Sales are low, reviews rarely get left even if I receive a
message saying how much they loved it.
My point. I am not a writer for money. That would be silly
of me. But, I am a writer for the reader
and that means I must push myself that extra mile for them. Like stepping out
of my comfort zones so they can have a little piece of me.
My theory is… If you
have just ONE person that loves your work, that is who you write for!
My new theory… If only
one person watches my video of myself reading my books to the world that is who
I record for :p
So, this is Chapter Two in Trinity – The Prophecy. I hope you enjoy it. Please subscribe
or give me a thumbs up or thumbs down.
You are all AMAZEBALLZ!!!
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