Today’s the day. It’s the day I’ve been afraid to dream of for over 8 years. Being a book author always started with the sentence of “wouldn’t it be cool if…?”
I never thought it would happen. And yet, here we are.
For some reason, I believed that when Teal Paisley Tights released that I’d have my life together. You know? Funny thing, I’m just as normally odd as usual. I mean, I guess you saw that coming, but I definitely didn’t.
Release Day: Teal Paisley Tights by Barbara Brutt
Since Thanksgiving is in a week, I think it’s wonderfully appropriate that I write this gratefully-tuned.
This book journey has been a confusing one–where I have often felt like I’ve been playing the childhood game of Blind Man’s Bluff. Hands out, eyes shut, feet stumbling.
And despite the confusion and sometimes-loneliness, because yes it’s been lonely sometimes, I’ve been blown over by the many people who have come alongside me. So many of you! Many of you probably won’t read these words, but expect a hug attack (okay, so I’m not much of a hugger but I’ll give you a mental hug).
This Quote Sums it up.
Friendship is unnecessary, like philosophy, like art… It has no survival value; rather it is one of those things that give value to survival. – C. S. Lewis
I’m so glad friendship exists in this world because I know my life is so much richer because of these friendships, whether we’ve haven’t spoken in ages or we just chatted a minute ago. I honestly believe that Teal Paisley Tights wouldn’t exist in a published format if it weren’t for you (yes, you).
This has been a bit of a ramble. I don’t really know what debut authors are supposed to say on their release day post for their very first novel. But you know, I’m just excited that today…this novel that I’ve worked on for the last 8 years can be placed into your hands.
I’m excited to share quirky Jadyn’s story. And I hope you enjoy her messy, chaotic life. She’s quite lovable if I do say so myself!
About Teal Paisley Tights
After graduation, Jadyn Simon expected to launch her art career. Instead, this Pittsburgh native finds herself locked into a low-paying marketing position with an impossible boss.
Evicted from her apartment because of a small spending problem, she is forced to move in with her know-it-all sister. While everyone else plans a neat, buttoned-up life for her, Jadyn longs to paint professionally. Stretched like canvas between responsibility and dreams, she must choose.
Will practicality always win?
Read the review written by Hope by the Book!
If you were releasing your first novel, how would you celebrate? Tell me in the comments (your comment enters you into a drawing for a $15 gift card to Starbucks)!
Drawing ends on 11/22/2018. Watch your email!
WINNER: Margie Hunter (selected by a random drawing)
Dinner with my husband to thank him for his support, and chatting with my writing buddies to thank them for all their support. Writers need people who believe in them, and celebrating with those who encouraged and pushed and wiped tears and … and … and … would be great. If they live close, we’ll chat while eating ice cream!
YES. I love the ice cream part. I guess one could still eat ice cream and chat on the phone?
I would probably go out for a nice dinner with my Hubby
Congrats on yours
It sounds like a great and fun read
that sounds like a lovely way to celebrate! And thank you for the congratulations. 🙂 I’m biased but I think it’s definitely a fun read!
It sounds like it! 😁💖😁
Totally my kind of book 📖😍🍯🐝😍
Thanks again
I would celebrate with my big circus family! And my family family. A long day of playing around in the air followed by a big group dinner night. And then sleeping in. =)
Yesssssssss, that is SO good. I kind of did that since I took circus classes on the evening of. 🙂
Have a dance party and then take a really long nap! Releasing a novel sounds exhausting!
hehehe yessss! It’s so tiring (I haven’t slept well all week), but I love dance parties.
So happy for you Barbara! Can’t wait to read it! And I would probably celebrate with a little gathering with my loved ones!
Yes, the loved ones really make a thing like this special. 🙂 And thank you!
I’m pretty sure I spent the whole night refreshing social media and soaking in the love!
hehhehe yessssssss. I was glued to my phone too!
I think a nice dinner with the people who made the book possible. Maybe just desserts and drinks!
Food is definitely one of my favorite go-tos!
I would take a vacation to a peaceful place near water simply to gather my thoughts and thank God for a dream he placed in me that is now a reality. There was a lot of work put into the book and now is the time I would simply want to be still and be blessed.
Mmmmmm, that sounds absolutely divine. I could go for that. And some sleep and hot tea. 🙂
In the morning, I would turn on my favorite music, dance around my apartement and take a long shower. I’d work and do some “normal stuff” like every day and in the afternoon or evening I’d celebrate with loved ones over coffe & cake or some delicious dinner 🙂
Oh, my goodness, yes! In some ways, that’s kind of how my actual release day went! Lots of normal but a whole lot of love from many loved ones. I had a doughnut, too! hehehe.
I’d probably find the most delicious gluten free cake I could find, buy the whole thing, eat it with friends and then go dancing with friends.
I love you and all your thoughts. I’m so flippin proud of you and your perseverance. Thank you for sharing Jayden with us! I love her a lot!
YES. ALWAYS eat cake.