Wednesday, April 8, 2015

MOTIVATION

This is me a few weeks ago recovering after my op. I'd put in so much effort on my new book before entering hospital that it became a real motivation to get well. Though I have to admit I couldn't have cared less for some time after leaving theatre!

I kept remembering those repeated phrases from the Bible, "And it came to pass." And yes, it did! I am still a
little slow and not allowed to drive, but only a few more weeks and that will pass also.

I have enjoyed my participation in our ICFW blog. I have followed many of our authors' successes and empathized with the struggle we all go through to bring our books into being. Many of you have shared great advice. And I found that so many published authors have felt the need to go the Indy route, thereby bypassing the often year long wait for a contract and another year to get the book published.

With the technical expertise of a friend, I have gone this route and my historical romance is almost there. It was edited professionally, but along the way I discovered many irritating mistakes where I'd added extra information that needed correction.

The book has been formatted, with finished cover, my library number, and bar-code. All we need now is to give it to the printers and await that first copy to check.



Everything can change in a heartbeat ...

Mayfair London, 1859
All is well in the well-to-do Cantrell household until its scheming mistress begins to act on her self-serving plans.
Forced into the security of an arranged marriage and an uncertain future of eloping with her heart's desire, Charlotte Cantrell's faith and integrity are tested to the limit. Either choice threatens dire consequences to everyone she holds dear, and even as she hovers over her decision, she knows that once made it will affect the entire course of her life.

Only an unforeseen event can rescue Charlotte from personal tragedy and forsaken dreams.

I'd be interested to know who of you have had a strong motivation to write after a difficult experience. I know personal experiences - either great or disappointing - have often become a part of my stories.

(For more information on this novel's availability contact:  ritagal  at  optusnet  dot  com  dot au )
www.ritastellagalieh.com

13 comments:

  1. I'm happy to hear that you are recovering well, Rita, and hope you're still feeling stronger every day. I'm so glad to see this book is getting closer to release too. What a gorgeous cover.

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    1. Thanks, Paula. The best thing about pain, is that it feels so good when it leaves! And yes, with the book's close release, I'm concentrating on getter better every day!

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  2. Glad you're recovering, Rita. I love your cover! Well done.

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    1. Thanks Marion. Encouragement goes a long way!

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  3. Feel better soon! And welcome to Indie Publishing. I love it!

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  4. So glad you are on the mend, Rita! I haven't been around much lately due to my own family crisis, but had to pop in and say how professional your cover looks. Congratulations! I started writing after I had a miscarriage years ago. It ended up being a part of the healing process for me, and a place for me to draw emotion from. So yes, I really do believe that difficult situations can add a depth of emotion to your story! Excited for you!

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  5. Ah yes, Lisa I can vouch for that after reading your books!!

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  6. Hope you recover quickly!
    I Love your cover and the pugs are sweet!!!

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  7. Thanks Eva. Yes, Meg and Peg have a nice little role in my novel.

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  8. While you look lovely recovering there in bed in the photo, Rita, I hope you are moving around a bit more now and doing well. So glad you have the excitement of your book's release to look forward to, but look after yourself and give yourself time to recover!

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  9. Her's to a speedy recovery for you Rita. Your new book looks great. Love the cover.Hope it does well for you.

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  10. Hi Rita, congratulations on your indie book release! Very exciting and I love the cover :) I hope you're making a fast recovery after your op.

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