Tomorrow is the book release party for my newest book. I am voluntarily bringing myself out of my self-imposed hiding and putting a face to my online presence and I have some serious pre-party jitters. I find myself almost embarrassed to have the attention so directly focused on me and my writing but I am finding lately that I am excited for the day to come.

There will be readings of my work and a question and answer period so pretty much a couple hours of strict focus on me. For an introvert like myself this is quite unnerving. I’m thankful that there isn’t really any preparation for these two things but I’m also trying to prepare my thank you speech.

I have spent the last week trying to find my own meaningful way to say thank you to everyone who has touched my life, has allowed me to touch theirs, and who have taken the time to read the writing that I’ve put so much effort and feeling into. I am quickly throwing myself into the spot light and hoping that it will go quickly so that the next time I release a book this will come easier and the next after that etc. Wish me luck and thank you for reading this and allowing me to have a little piece of your day.