From a Dream to Reality

Not long ago, I finished writing my first book. I sent it to my Publisher, Ocean Reeve, who together with my PR Agent, Cindy Rochstein, and myself have been tirelessly working at bringing it to life.

It was a amazing feeling, to finally finish The Halfling Book 1 and know that it’s actually published and marketed. It's a dream come true because you see I've always wanted to do this– write a book of my own, see it published, and find joy in readers reviews. The whole dream becoming a reality is almost unbelievable to me. Almost.

LOOKING BACK

My first attempt at writing my book was a failure. I was gibed by friends who gave critical feedback, and quite literally, I was disheartened. I wanted to give up. In true Melissa style though, I bounced back with my infamous stubborn streak. I dug my heels in and I got serious! I plowed through the outline. Writing in a frenzy of finger tapping day and night.

Bad, bad idea. I finished and I hated it. It was disorganized and nonsensical. Total garbage.

MIND TRIP

Again, I started over, but this time with direction. Each time I wrote, I employed the tips of other writers. Soon, I was lost in my writing, and yes, my fingers were still feverishly tapping on the keyboard - but this time with purpose. Just like a runner steps into the zone so my thoughts flowed from my mind to my finger tips.

There was nothing else, all I could see was the scene opening up in front of me and all I could do was write about it. No drugs needed for this little black duck! Imagination, is the key, creating thoughts to trigger my mind. My creative juice was flowing and I figured out what the triggers were.

TODAYMORROW (When you're not sure if it's today or tomorrow)

I finished the manuscript which was passed on to editing and design format and finally publishing. And I have to admit the last few weeks have been incredibly intense. What I mean by intense is, extremely exciting, busy, emotional and thrilling all rolled into one little package bursting at the seams.

My excitement is pride, I know, but who wouldn't be proud of such an achievement. So the last words I want to say are - Grab your dreams by the balls, show 'em whose boss. Believe and achieve, because if I can, you can too.