i try so hard not to pay attention to things I know will get to me, but lately, I’ve been having a hard time.
Things that get me down that I TRY not to pay attention to, but seem to be all in my face lately.
NEVER seeing any of my books listed in the “What I’m Reading Now” section of any blogs, or on any loops. (Not even friends, or my own editors blog)
NEVER having been nominated for a Readers Choice or Reviewers Choice or Best anything in any of the online polls or communities.
Hearing that other authors are going back to print again and again when BOUND is out of print and unavailable now.
All of these things are great news for the author, and I’m happy for them, but it does get to me sometimes that I never seem to be part of them. Is this because people aren’t reading me? Or maybe because they don’t like my covers so won’t post them on their sidebars? (I love my covers so I don’t think that’s it)
Bad reviews are rare for me, so if reviewers love my stories so much, why am I never nominated for a reader/reviewers choice? Is it because I don’t do much, if any, online promotions? Or just because while they enjoy my stories, they enjoy others stories way more?
Sometimes, the silly crap gets me down, and I just had to vent.
Something that made me feel good:
another great review for WICKED. This one is form Jennifer at Kwips and Kritiques.
“Sasha White knows how to write a mean BDSM romance! OK, not mean as in evil — no, mean as in wickedly naughty in the very best ways!… For a touching story that beautifully exhibits the true meaning of the term ‘BDSM Romance’, pick up your own copy of Sasha White’s Wicked. “
Read the full review.
Thanks Jennifer. You made my day!