On May 31st 2011 my first MM Romance book Lorcan’s Desire was released by Dreamspinner Press. 5 years!! How can it be 5 years already?? I guess the old saying “Time flies when you’re having fun” is true. Becoming a published author has changed my life. Sure I work more hours now than I ever have, I get eye strain, sore neck, writers block, and my addiction to caffeine has grown by leaps and bounds (as has my nights of no sleep) but I wouldn’t change a single thing! The past 5 years have been a roller coaster ride and I’ve enjoyed every moment!
Not only have I been blessed with being able to do something I love full time, but I’ve also met some of the greats people and made some life long friendships. Had it not been for writing Lorcan’s Desire, I would never have met Scotty Cade who has become my best friend and can’t imagine my life without him. Had I not written Lorcan’s Desire I wouldn’t have pissed S.A. McAuley off and she never would have contacted me. She and I have become extremely close. She’s been invaluable to my writing as a my go to person and co-author.
Because of Lorcan’s Desire I became part of the Crack Crew, obtained the two greatest editors, made Elizabeth North and Lynn West believe in and support me, and I was welcomed into the greatest community of writers, readers, and friends.
Happy 5 Year Anniversary Lorcan! Thank you for screaming at me to tell your story. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to grow and learn as a story teller. And, most of all, thank you to everyone who has supported me in my writing journey. It’s because of each and everyone of you that I wake up each and every morning and know how blessed I am!
Leave a comment and tell me what you’re thankful for and one random commeter will win any ebook from my back list. Good luck
~Hugs~
Jo
And a HUGE thank you to you, Jo, for bringing Lorcan (and yourself) into my life. He’s one of my favorite characters ever! Congrats on 5 years. What a ride eh?
Thank you for the great post and for all your wonderful books. I’m thankful for my family and close friends that have supported me in good and bad times.
Congratulations to you, Jo, and to Lorcan for your joined anniversary. I’m grateful for so many things I find it difficult to choose one: my family, my friends, my job… but I’m also grateful because one day I decided to visit the local animal rescue shelter. I found my kitty there, and I became a volunteer, which has brought me many good moments….
congrats on your 5th bookversary
I’m thankful to have my job so I don’t have to move
Congratulations! I love the photo at the top of this post. What a ride it must be too!
Congrats! I’m thankful for my health, my job, my home and so much more. It’s an embarrassment of riches really 🙂 Thanks for all the great stories – for which I’m also grateful! 😀
Congrats on your book anniversary! I’m thankful for my family & friends. I’m also thankful for the people who write stories so I have an addicting habit to feed.