Today is a day of celebration. Pop the champagne—I have 3 things to celebrate:
- My 100th post—yeah! and most have been put up since late August. These are exciting times. This week I also achieved my 3,000th view—2,000 of which were in October—more than double my views for September.
- Today, is my mother’s birthday. The irony is I didn’t plan it this way, it just happened. The funny thing is that I started Inspiring Max in May on Mother’s Day as a present to myself. Back then I knew nothing about blogging—but I went for it anyway. Now, although I still call myself a new blogger I understand a little more than the basics and my voice, views and following are growing. Inspiring Max has direction and is meeting the goals I set.
- My third celebration is that I will be self publishing my book next year with Balboa Press. This was my preferred option and is the self publishing arm of Hay House. My ultimate dream publisher. My feelings at present are a weird mix of scary and excitement knowing—my book that I have worked on lovingly for 5 years will soon be available for anyone who has an interest or need for it. Although, this may not be the final cover, here is my latest option for the cover of Inspiring Hope. What do you think?
What are you celebrating at the moment? Never say never. The only way to achieve is to dream and make an achievable plan.
Congratulations. I love reading your posts.
Thanks. Glad you like them. I am enjoying writing them.
Congratulations!! All great achievements! You inspire me to keep writing. I want to publish a book too! Happy Birthday to your Mom! 🙂 You are so right, Never say Never!
Thanks. You should write one.make a plan it’s amazing what you learn along the way and it’s fun.
Since you suggested that I try to write a book, what would you think of The Search being a short story? Think that would work?
Hi Joy
I think that The search makes an excellent first draft of a story. Good stories, books speeches are not written they are rewritten many times getting better with every small change. I have given up counting the number of times i have edited my book even before it gets to the professional editor. The more I do it the more I understand the above statement. With regards to your ending I like the first one as I could connect with it but would like it to be longer.
“Never say never. The only way to achieve is to dream and make an achievable plan.”
Just like it. Congratulations for your achievements:)
Thanks. Glad you like my quote. My journey to my achievements has been fun.
Congratulations!
Thanks
Congratulations! You’re right – never say never. Though it is hard sometimes.
Happiest Birthday wishes to your mum and congrats on your book deal!
Thanks