Having a book published has often been compared with giving birth to a baby. I've done both, and I can assure you that the analogy holds up. The last few months for me have been like the final trimester of my second pregnancy: I felt like I've been waddling through my days, wondering why on earth I got myself in this condition once again. Sure, the conception was fun and all that, and the first two trimesters were characterized by a flurry of activity, much like the nesting instinct that kicks in right about that time.
And then reality sets in. You start to feel like the elephant that you look like, and there are days when you totally believe that this is, in fact, a permanent situation. And during the worst part of labor, the pain is so intense that you're in denial that you really will get a baby out of the deal.
Today I officially gave birth to We the Purple: Faith, Politics and the Independent Voter, even though it officially released last week, because today is the day that I actually held a copy in my hands. And I have to tell you that after writing 20-plus books, this one felt incredibly good. It's clothbound, and the designers at Tyndale House pulled out all the stops to make this a classy book. Yes, I'm one proud, writing mama.
Here's a link to the Amazon page for We the Purple:
Ignore Amazon's note about the book being out of stock. They should have it by now. If you buy We the Purple and like it, please post a review on Amazon and tell your friends about the book. I'm on a mission to clear up many of the misconceptions out there about independents, and I'd appreciate your help. And let me know what you think of it, okay?
Cross-posted on Postmodern Misfit.
2 comments:
Congratulations! Will you be doing a blog tour or speaking anywhere?
Shauna, Blogger has stopped notifying me when I get a comment. I'm so sorry for the delay. Yes, I'll be doing a blog tour, but the details aren't nailed down yet. And I hope to be speaking somewhere in Denver...again, no details yet. I have been doing a lot of radio, though, and may be on a segment on Colorado Public Radio. I'll keep you posted.
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