When I was younger I always wanted to be a writer. I have so many dreams as a kid but I did a lot of writing. My first year of college I was a journalist major and didn't like what I was doing. I then abondoned that dream. A few years ago, I discovered all my writings and restored them and had them proofread and stored in a file that I kept in a safe place. I started reading these short stories again and they made me smile because I was so happy when I wrote. I had such an imagination when I was younger and I had the good sense to write down what was going on in my head.
Those crazy characters that were in my head started to appear again. I thought and though about having them published but didn't know where to begin. Earleir in the week i was introduced to P.O.D. I begin to look at several sites and then came across Dog ear Publishing. I looked at this site and the good angel and the devil appeared on my shoulder. The good angel was full of encouragement and excitement. The bad angel started in that my stuff wasn't that good and nobody will buy my stuff and he made it clear that it will be a waste of time and money. So I decided to shut them both up and begin to enlist the help of my peers. I wanted someone who didn't know me that well and honest to read a few and tell me what they thought. I took about 10 short stories and piled them together. The bad angel appeared again stating that this will be a big embarrassment. I almost gave in but the excitement to have something published washed the bad angel away.
I distributed my short stories to three people and gave them a few days to get back to me. Monday will be the day of judgement and I can't lie I am extremely excited but worried what they will think and say. In the meantime I looked at the site again and checked out all the offerings and packages they had. I even looked at one other site to help me publish a play on Ibook it that will be possible. I don't think I would go back into writing, but who knows these days. Let's see what happens with reviews from my peers and then the journey will actually fully begin.
I know the good angel and the bad angel are my thoughts and I a sure you I'm not going crazy. However, it is what I always considered my thoughts when good or bad things pop into my head and to do. I am gearing up what could be a roller coaster ride but this excitement has gotten me besides myself.
Once I hear from my peers I will post their e-mail response and make my decision.
