This is Why I Write

Dear Ms.Cannon,
My name is amber and i love your books. I bet you get that everyday but i have re-read the peachville high demons over and over again. I think your really pretty and a fantastic author. Your writing consumes me. I love it so much. I wanted to say thank you for writing these books so i can enjoy them!
Thank you,
Amber

I received this message through my website last week, and it made me cry. It was the sweetest, most genuine message, and it made me realize that I have finally reached a lifelong goal of touching someone’s life with my writing. I remember being a teenager and devouring every book by Christopher Pike. He was the master of horror and paranormal and sexy romance. I loved every book he ever wrote and wanted to be just like him. Today, I know I owe a lot of who I am to the authors I love. The fact that my books could actually inspire someone and make them love reading is amazing!

Since I made the decision to self-publish, one of the best parts of this journey has been how quickly I was able to get out there and get my books in front of people. If I had continued to look for an agent (I only submitted to one btw, lol), I might still be looking. I might still be doubting myself and wondering if anyone would ever like my books. Instead, I’m out there and people are already reading my books – and even rereading them! It’s a dream come true to get a message like that, because it reminds me why I’m writing and it only makes me love it more.

Thanks Amber! You Rock!

One Comment

  1. I've had three agents. Trust me when I say you're not missing anything. πŸ˜‰

    I've had emails like Amber's with my other books, so as an author, I know that wonderful feeling. Letters like hers are the reason why I stopped shopping my YA around and decided to self-publish it. I hate that my fans have to wait so long to read what I've written. As a reader myself, nobody should have to go through that torture. If self-publishing is the answer, then so be it. I'm game as long as it keeps my readers happy.

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