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KG Fletcher

Three Published Books in One Year– the long haul to full-time romance writing

5/24/2017

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Having your own book published is a pretty awesome experience. The release parties, the blog tours, the book clubs, conferences, the reviews, meeting other fabulous authors and of course, clicking those magical links to all the major retailers that carry your beloved masterpiece. In the past six months, two of my romantic suspense novels have released while I’ve continued to work my full-time job, part-time-job and take care of my family and home. Crazy, right?? I have to admit, I’m tired a lot. But I’m also really enjoying this incredible journey and everyone I’ve met along the way.
 
When I first started this publication process back in February/2016, I had no idea what to expect. I knew that I wanted to build momentum with more than one book in one year. Three sounded like a good number to me and my goal was to try to get on the map. My first book, UNEXPECTED was published in mid-December, 2016. My second book, LOVE SONG recently released this past April.  With the release of my third novel, THE NEARNESS OF YOU happening in October, I will have accomplished this major goal that I set out for myself.
 
I write whenever I get the chance – at work, at home, on an airplane, backstage before a weekend show, in my head stuck in Atlanta traffic… I have stories that need to be told – characters that need a voice! No one told me that in addition to writing the book that I would have to spend hours on social media to promote it! Add to that blog tours, conferences, book swag, giveaways and everything else that comes with marketing an author – well, you can see why I’m tired!
 
I’ve learned two very important lessons over the past year as a new romance author:
 
1.Your next book is your best advertising for your latest book.
2.You have to be in this for the long haul.
 
The long haul…
 
I am not an overnight success. My first royalty check was less than what I pay for groceries each week for my 6’3” sons! But I still want it. And I know I can do it.
 
Mario Andretti said,
 
“Desire is the key to motivation, but it's determination and commitment to an unrelenting pursuit of your goal - a commitment to excellence - that will enable you to attain the success you seek.”
 
It’s hard work to be successful, but I’m determined. I am living proof that it doesn’t matter how old you are or how busy you are. If you have a goal or a dream, commit to it. Don’t give up! Work on it daily with your goal in mind. I have to remind myself every day that this is a marathon and not a sprint. This is the long haul. I just need to take a deep breath and keep moving forward…
 
Thanks for cheering for me from the sidelines.
KG
xoxo
8 Comments
Melissa Keir
5/24/2017 07:01:04 pm

My first and my second royalty checks... well most of the first two years' royalty checks were pretty sad. But when I love what I do. When I get a letter from a reader...when I hear from someone who loved what I wrote, those are the blessings much richer than money. :)

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KG Fletcherf
5/24/2017 07:37:26 pm

Truth!!
It's funny how friends & family think I'm rolling in the dough now that I'm published, LOL! My ultimate goal is to write & sing - I HATE working 40-plus hours a week in corporate America! Think of all that time that I could be WRITING!!!!!

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12/30/2020 05:44:25 am

Congratulations on the three books you have published! I commend your determination because I know how hard it must have been to write three books in just a span of one year. You are truly remarkable. I do hope that I can publish my own book someday. Romance is also my favorite genre, so having my own book about a romantic story has always been a dream of mine. It might take me a little longer than you did, but I will do everything in my power to be able to put my story out there.

Shilpa Mudiganti link
5/24/2017 09:29:21 pm

Long haul...so true. I write for my pleasure. I have no dreams of quitting my job. It gives me a good lifestyle. I write just for the sheer love of all those stories in my head. And I hope, one day, I write good enough to call myself a writer. :)
Great post, Kelly!

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KG Fletcher
5/25/2017 02:30:02 pm

Thank you Shilpa! I wish I loved my day job.....sure would make things a whole lot easier! I've always dreamed of working from home and working on my own terms. To be able to sit and write all day anywhere I want would be bliss, for sure! Maybe someday... Until then, I am loving the process and my new author friends! You are DEFINITELY a writer, girl!!!

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Shilpa Mudiganti link
5/25/2017 02:53:54 pm

I really admire how you are able to juggle day job, your music career AND books. I sure can't wait for you to take this up full time! And I would be happy to give you and your books a shout out anytime you want! Just email me. Oh if you need reviews also! And if i knew how to put a heart emoticon here, I would. Your last sentence about me being a writer made me all kinds of super-happy! Thank you!

C.B. link
5/25/2017 11:45:21 am

You're doing it! I'm just starting to drive over all those speedbumps in the process. Glad we have each other to root for! (Book 3 is my favorite) 😁☕🖋

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KG Fletcher
5/25/2017 02:26:39 pm

I am SO thankful for you!!! I can't wait for you to preview the final edits on book 3 - you're critique partnership was instrumental in the finished product!! It's only a matter of time until you are jogging right beside me ")

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