"My book comes out tomorrow and it is the fulfillment of a lifelong dream. That is enough for me. Whatever happens next is gravy and almost completely out of my control."
Love this and very much resonated. Taking your energy into my summer 'o writing and 🤞🏽, book'ness!
Congratsofreakinglations! Girl, wallow in the magic of the Magic and soak it up. Zen or not, we mere mortals have so few truly happy-just-for-me-cuz-I-did-it moments in these razor-edged times, it's a gift to share your joy with all of us for it makes us a little happier in the moment too. Yawns beget yawns; smiles beget smiles; joy begets joy. I get so much from your advice posts here, I can't wait to read a whole flipping book's worth. Brava and thank you for sharing your insights with us!
Hey Kate! I'm excited to read your book... and if you'll be posting and talking about it non-stop would you be interested in doing a Substack Live with me when your schedule eventually has space!?
I teach (preach) and help non-fiction authors how to develop their newsletters (email lists) to nurture a relationship with readers. I call it taking the "ick" out of marketing your book. 🤣
I got my hands on a copy already this week, and it's so wonderfully helpful and also wonderfully You. I'm parceling it out to myself like a carton of the really good kind of ice cream to make it last longer. Congrats on...everything!
Happy for your good news. I won't hate on where you're at in life and your place in the dominant culture. I love how you lay bare who you are, LOL, it's impossible to mad at that.
That is very sage advice about the best attitude to take with the trad publishing world. That's where I'm at right now. I just figure I'll trust the force. I have friends who keep me from freaking out by reminding me of the kinds of things you say.
Your attitude is refreshingly right and while there are a lot of good lines in this post (that get me excited to read your book), I resonate most with
and I welcome you telling me to fuck off here—that’s fine
really just because i sometimes feel the same way when I'm writing about certain subjects and recognize (with gratitude!) my privilege's. Anyways CONGRATS and very much excited to get my copy!!
You cannot control it. You are not going to jinx it. You can’t worry it into being. Do not deplete yourself further at the hands of a retail industry. It’s like worrying Old Navy will be mad you put that dress back on the rack.
It’s a great reminder about a lot of things in our world and I really needed that reminder.
CONGRATULATIONS! on your coming Pub Day and your Launch Event! Such an amazing feeling and one I've not gotten tired of yet! I hope this book and the author journey is all you wanted and MORE!
Congrats! Your book was the image displayed for nonfiction on today's Publisher's Marketplace email, btw :)
"My book comes out tomorrow and it is the fulfillment of a lifelong dream. That is enough for me. Whatever happens next is gravy and almost completely out of my control."
Love this and very much resonated. Taking your energy into my summer 'o writing and 🤞🏽, book'ness!
- the Winston-Salem | "I know your sister" gal 👋🏾
Congratsofreakinglations! Girl, wallow in the magic of the Magic and soak it up. Zen or not, we mere mortals have so few truly happy-just-for-me-cuz-I-did-it moments in these razor-edged times, it's a gift to share your joy with all of us for it makes us a little happier in the moment too. Yawns beget yawns; smiles beget smiles; joy begets joy. I get so much from your advice posts here, I can't wait to read a whole flipping book's worth. Brava and thank you for sharing your insights with us!
Hey Kate! I'm excited to read your book... and if you'll be posting and talking about it non-stop would you be interested in doing a Substack Live with me when your schedule eventually has space!?
I teach (preach) and help non-fiction authors how to develop their newsletters (email lists) to nurture a relationship with readers. I call it taking the "ick" out of marketing your book. 🤣
I'd love to chat with you about yours. ♥️🙏🏻
I got my hands on a copy already this week, and it's so wonderfully helpful and also wonderfully You. I'm parceling it out to myself like a carton of the really good kind of ice cream to make it last longer. Congrats on...everything!
Happy for your good news. I won't hate on where you're at in life and your place in the dominant culture. I love how you lay bare who you are, LOL, it's impossible to mad at that.
That is very sage advice about the best attitude to take with the trad publishing world. That's where I'm at right now. I just figure I'll trust the force. I have friends who keep me from freaking out by reminding me of the kinds of things you say.
So excited for you to experience this moment! Congratulations!
Always such great advice! Happy publication day, Kate! x
Your attitude is refreshingly right and while there are a lot of good lines in this post (that get me excited to read your book), I resonate most with
and I welcome you telling me to fuck off here—that’s fine
really just because i sometimes feel the same way when I'm writing about certain subjects and recognize (with gratitude!) my privilege's. Anyways CONGRATS and very much excited to get my copy!!
Exactly! Thank you for saying so! Anyone can tell me to fuck off. It’s no skin off my nose!
Congratulations! Love your positive bold message.
Congratulations on the book launch! Enjoy it!
Celebrating you!
And deeply resonated with this:
You cannot control it. You are not going to jinx it. You can’t worry it into being. Do not deplete yourself further at the hands of a retail industry. It’s like worrying Old Navy will be mad you put that dress back on the rack.
It’s a great reminder about a lot of things in our world and I really needed that reminder.
Woot, Woot!
You always say the right thing at exactly the right time. Huge congrats!
CONGRATULATIONS! on your coming Pub Day and your Launch Event! Such an amazing feeling and one I've not gotten tired of yet! I hope this book and the author journey is all you wanted and MORE!
Congratulations and looking forward to reading. Zen message received.