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Positive Reinforcement

by Stephanie Casher on February 24, 2011

When I started writing my first novel back in 2002, I was writing for an audience of one… I didn’t start out on this path aiming to be a bestseller, or even to be published – I just had a story in my heart that I needed to get out, for primarily therapeutic and cathartic reasons. It wasn’t until a former flame read my work in progress and told me “This is amazing… this is what you should be doing with your life, you are a WRITER!” that I took this path seriously.

I completed my novel in late 2005, and began shopping it around to publishers in 2006. Around the same time, I started circulating it to interested friends and family. While the novel was getting rave reviews at that point, I had to take the praise with a grain of salt — after all, these were folks who loved me, so of course they are going to be a bit biased.

My debut novel, WHEN LOVE ISN’T ENOUGH, was published in November 2010. The transition to published author has been an interesting one for a reclusive spirit such as myself, but by far, the BEST thing about being published is all the feedback I’ve been getting from readers, most of whom are not a member of my friends and family cohort! All of my reviews on amazon to date have been 5-star, and I’ve been receiving a steady stream of phone calls and emails from satisfied readers telling me how much they “loved the book!”, “couldn’t put it down!” and “can’t wait for the sequel!” I literally cannot get enough of the accolades!

All of this has been immensely satisfying, to see folks engaged in my little story and connecting with my characters. I frequently tell my partners — I’m not in this for the fame or the fortune or to hit some Bestseller’s list. All I’ve ever wanted was for the folks who wanted to read my book, to be able to do so. That it is being met with such a positive response is just icing on the cake, as well as solid affirmation that I am indeed on the right path with this writing thing. Feels good to have finally found my calling. :)

If you’re curious to read for yourself what all the hype is about, pick up an autographed copy or download the book on Kindle or in the ebook format of your choice. And if you love the book, please feel free to add to the list of reviews on Amazon. ;) My sincere thanks to everyone who has helped to make my dream come true… Your support is much appreciated. :)

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