Some of you know that a few years ago I completed my first full-length novel. I've spent the past few years line reviewing and copy editing. It's been a difficult project, the bulk of which I completed as a single mother. I'm embarking on the book cover and layout stages now.
All the while I've been researching and comparing the self-publishing route verses the traditional. I can't say I'm a fan of the traditional method so far, especially since I work so much. I'm truly exhausted at the end of each day. Writing query letters and researching literary agents is not fun and it takes a lot of time away from my family, which I view as a major negative. So, I'm going to gamble on myself.
I think I'd regret it if I didn't at least see my work either in print or digital format. A project that I worked so hard on for so many years, during some of my most difficult trials as a single mother...I have to do this...I have to publish my work somehow, some way. If not, I fear I'll be eternally disappointed with myself.
I need to test the waters and learn the process of self-publishing. I need something to set sail with though. So, I've removed all my posts of Sins, Hims, and Whims of a Single Mother, my chick-lit novel.
I'll still continue to post my real life sins, hims, and whims stories, but as for my novel...if you want to re-read the early parts I had previously posted or if you want to see how things end up for Cena, then you'll have to stay tuned because I'm planning to self-publish Sins, Hims, and Whims of a Single Mother as a way for me to learn the ropes. I figure I ought to practice first with a shorter length novel that fits into a smaller niche, and #SHWSM is precisely that. Plus, it's a work of mine that I'm not afraid to make mistakes with. So, I'm now in the process of wrapping things up for Cena and her single mother clan. I just won't be doing it online like I had originally intended. Sorry.
When the time is right--when I'm finished with the conclusion of Cena's story--I'll be sure to make an announcement here on my blog so that you'll know where you can go to obtain a copy of Sins, Hims, and Whims of a Single Mother. I hope the few of you who've already enjoyed #SHWSM will support me when my lil baby chick-lit novel debuts out in the real world. Thanks for reading!
Love,
JNP
Jessica Prado is a debut author who released her first full-length fiction novel in 2015. This is an About the Author blog that was originally inspired by Jessica's single motherhood experience. It is titled after her developing chick-lit novella, a story that began on this blog in 2012. Jessica likes to share uplifting stories geared toward single mothers. Hope you find something to inspire you here. Visit authorjessicaprado.com to learn more about books by Jessica Prado.