I’m posting my novel on my website over traditional publishing. I think it will serve my audience and myself better than seeking a traditional publishing deal.
I’ve been sitting on a complete novel for several years. I sent out a few (very few) letters to agents for representation, but it was daunting to think of continuing to receive rejection letters.
Instead, I pushed my book to the back of my files and thought about it often. However, but didn’t do anything about it—until today. I’ve decided to rewrite the book and start posting it chapter by chapter here.
The more I thought about traditional publishing, the more I wondered if it was the best path for me. I love to create, and I didn’t love the idea of the slow pace of a traditional publishing experience or the pressure that would likely come with my second book (which is 90% complete).
When an agent signs a book,
it then goes through the process of being pitched to publishers. Once you have a publisher, the book ultimately gets slotted for release, usually 6-12 months before your book is in bookstores. It started becoming less appealing when I considered all the time and energy required. Sure, I love the idea of my book being published in hardback, but more than that, I want to share the world and story I created with others who love romantic fantasy centered around strong female characters and world-building.
In a podcast with Tim Ferris and Seth Godin, they discussed the discoveries to be found in taking a non-traditional path.
That’s a long-winded way of saying
that if you want to read Golden Promise, you can begin here. You can expect a new chapter every day or so; ultimately, I hope you will read each chapter and discover a new world within the text.
With a sense of adventure,
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