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I'm Published!!! I DID IT!

I know I haven't been around a lot lately. Between my major mental health failings and trying to get this accomplished (and all that regular life stuff!) I had to seriously streamline my life and activities so I had the energy to focus on getting one thing done at a time.

So anyway, I FINALLY got one thing accomplished!

I got my proof in the mail yesterday! It is so exciting to hold this in my hands and see my work laid out like this. I'm astounded.

I still have a few free ARC copies if you like to read psychological thrillers (and maybe leave reviews if you feel inspired)

My husband has been the driving force behind this getting finished and published. He has been so beyond supportive, I just can't imagine having the courage to do this on my own without him there pushing me along each step of the way. (Or just listening to me vent in frustration about yet another thing I couldn't figure out!)

Seriously, I can not explain to you how difficult this process was for me. Writing the book? No problem. I wrote the entire thing in two weeks during NaNoWriMo. It was started/inspired by a Freewrite here on steemit thanks to @mariannewest. But the nervewracking part of sending it off to an editor while I was in the midst of a horrible depression was SO anxiety-ridden, I can't even begin to convey it in words.

Then the #@(*^#$^@ formatting issues I had over and over again as I tried to learn the scrivener (on Windows), only to find out that a lot of options aren't available unless you're on a Mac... that was beyond frustrating.

But all that being said, I'm really proud of myself for following through, in spite of everything. I'm really bad about giving up when things get rough... and I didn't.

The book is available on kindle unlimited as well as paperback or ebook on Amazon

This is my 5 minute freewrite thanks to @mariannewest Today's prompt was Fire Alarm Cover Photo Source

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Comments · 77

@fionasfavourites(77)· 2687d
Congratulations @byn! I can't believe it's a year since that NaNoWriMo. I remember you writing madly and reading some of it. Absolutely amazing. I love thrillers, so must make a plan to get my hands on a copy.

I am sure it will sell well and so wonderful to see it in print and good to have you back!
@allyinspirit(64)· 2688d
Such an inspirational achievement. It really sparks something in me to see that your writing started with Mariane's Freewrite too, as it's something I've been avoiding for eons. Love the concept that I've gathered from seeing these excerpts. WELL DONE @byn. ♥︎♥︎⚖️♥︎♥︎
@nelsonchalbaud(54)· 2688d
Congratulations for this dream come true. it must feels so exiting! seriously, congrats, keep it working like that!
@theycallmedan(80)· 2689d
Very cool book cover, big congrats!
@buttcoins(75)· 2689d
This is bad ass! I want a copy... do you ship to Guatemala?
@honeydue(79)· 2690d
Wow congratulations @byn!! This is so amazing! <3
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@joanstewart(75)· 2690d
Well done to both yourself and supportive husband.
@lynncoyle1(64)· 2691d
@byn!!!! This is absolutely fantastic news!!! Good for you and your husband forgetting this ❤️ you should be so very proud of yourself!!! I just find myself grinning here, I'm so happy for you 😊❤️
@d00k13(76)· 2691d
I can only imagine how good this must feel for you!

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@wakeupkitty(72)· 2691d
Oh wow, congratulations! I will have a look now on Amazon.

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@c0ff33a(76)· 2691d
Awesome, well done for getting it published I hope you sell millions!

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@marcusbraeburn(60)· 2691d
Congratulations, you have done it!! x
@andrewgenaille(68)· 2691d
Contracts. Well done

It’s not easy to finish a novel, Well done

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@jayna(75)· 2691d
Oh @byn, you did it! You did it! So proud of you and happy for you, and amazed by all you pushed through to get to the finish line. Congratulations. And please keep taking good care of yourself. There is only one you, and you deserve all the goodness of life!
@tryskele(65)· 2692d
Hope the mental health issues are under control. So very happy for you getting published!!
@ddschteinn(65)· 2692d
That is SO cool, congratulations. I'm sure it feels spectabulous. I can't imagine holding your very own book in your hand. And what a great journey from the 5 Minute Joy of the Freewrite to this final book. Congrats again, and keep on writing. Cheers
@alexvanaken(68)· 2692d
Wow congrats (:

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@mattifer(58)· 2692d
What an awesome accomplishment! I'm so proud of you!
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@artemisnorth(62)· 2692d
Congrats!!! What an accomplishment!
@jonsnow1983(76)· 2692d
Writing a book must be a hard task. One of my lifetime goals is to write one myself but I feel I need to expand my vocabulary big time in order to do so. Is there any knowledge you can share? If you have any copy to spare please let me know (ARC copy). Congratz my lady!
@joeylim(64)· 2692d
WOW TRULY CONGRATS BYN!! <3

As a writer, I know how being published is really one of the milestones in the journey (I personally haven't yet) - but I just want to wish you much blessings ((':
@somethinfishy(53)· 2692d
Congratulations! That's an amazing accomplishment! I love Scrivener and need to get back into writing mode. You're inspiring me lovely!
@roselifecoach(60)· 2692d
Such a good news! Congratulations @byn!
@snook(75)· 2692d
OMG OMG You did it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

SO SO proud of You!!!!!!!!
@thekittygirl(74)· 2692d
Congratulations! This is wonderful news! So thrilled for you! 😃
@felt.buzz(76)· 2692d
Well done! I've pre-ordered the kindle edition and will leave a review after I've read it (that way you will get a verified buyer review). It says the release date is 30th April. Very excited for you, Byn. Love to you, your husband, and all your family.

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@zaidagrilli(58)· 2692d
Congratulations for this!! You made a dream come true!!

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@improv(73)· 2692d
Yay! You self-published, right? @stinawog and I have been talking about that for her novel! Will you tell me a little about your process?
@manoldonchev(74)· 2692d
Huge congratulations and may your book leave many marks ;)
@sgbonus(73)· 2693d
CONGRATULATIONS! May you be able to sell a lot of copies!
@blockurator(65)· 2693d
Congratulations! It's a great feeling, isn't it? Looking forward to seeing more of your awesome stories.
@glenalbrethsen(71)· 2693d
Hey, @byn.

Congratulations! I can feel your joy and exhilaration in your words, and to a degree I know how you feel. It is one of the best feelings anyone can have, and certainly the best feeling a new author can have. Actually, it probably repeats for at least the second time. :)

The book cover on your proof looks awesome—professional, dark and mysterious. The opening chapter is great, too. An amazing hook, I think.

I wish you great success with this book. Looks like you've got a decent ranking just through the kindle pre-orders. That's cool, since the ebook doesn't drop for several more days.

Very exciting! :)
@kaerpediem(73)· 2693d
This is super exciting Congratulations @byn I can't wait to read it

I hope you are feeling better You have so much to be proud of <33
@foxyspirit(65)· 2693d
So awesome! Congratulations :D How amazing is that! I am happy for you, you must be just so thrilled for this ^_^
@wandrnrose7(69)· 2693d
@Byn congratulations for being both amazing writer and person. Your perseverance is commendable and I'm sharing ❤. Much love.

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@binkyprod(70)· 2693d
Oh my goodness, congratulations. I just published too. Doesn't it feel amazing to hold our book in our hands for the first time?

Are you using any specific advertising or ways to get the word out? I've got ads on Goodreads, but I'm wondering what else I can do. Amazon ads require a monthly subscription which I can't afford.

I used my mac to format too. What printer did you use? I went with IngramSpark.

Oh, I'm so excited to find another indie author here 🤗

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@rebeccabe(63)· 2693d
Congrats on your major accomplishment. so proud of you resteeming!
@claudiaz(58)· 2693d
that is brilliant and congratulations! I too have an unfinished book around but don't it formatted properly. :( this is the most frustrating part of the entire process.
@trucklife-family(80)· 2693d
yeah, I am so happy for you @byn that is great news, I would love to read it xx congratulations xx
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@quillfire(62)· 2693d
@byn,

Congratulations!!!

A huge milestone in the life of any wordsmith. When's the next one due?

Quilll
@veryspider(69)· 2693d
Amazing, @byn! Congratulations !!!!

You write so well and I hope this will only be the first of your published works :D :D :D
@old-guy-photos(77)· 2693d
Wow that is a great accomplishment!
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@thereikiforest(70)· 2693d
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@coyoteom(50)· 2693d
Congratulations!! NaNoWriMo is such a good kickstarter way to get writing DONE.

Props for having the guts to send in your work, and cheers to getting the recognition for your efforts!
@whitelightxpress(60)· 2693d
Huge congratulations to you! You have accomplished what many writers aspire to do, but few actually manage to follow through on! Actually finishing a manuscript and seeing it through to publication requires more effort and perseverance than most people realize.

Bright Blessings!
@chris-the-batman(53)· 2693d
Wow huge hats oof all that hard work and now you have a perfect end result and maybe a stepping stone to publish more congratulations on the book I also have a small heart for writing unfortunately in school/college I sucked at it and was always told I couldn’t write and tbh they kinda right 🤣 but I do enjoy writing I’m no good at it but I enjoy it non the less Huge congratulations to you keep it up 😃

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@wales(68)· 2693d
Well done, and nice title...
@joelai(66)· 2693d
Congratulations @byn!!!
@moghul(65)· 2693d
Congratulations

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@geechidan(57)· 2693d
That's awesome and inspiring. I've always wanted to write my own novel. Congrats.
@chesatochi(73)· 2693d
Congratulations to have published your first book on the market!

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@enginewitty(78)· 2693d
Whaaaat! That's awesome sweets, and some people say freewrites are a waste of time. I gonna get a copy hey. You gotta come sign it for me :)
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@brittandjosie(76)· 2693d
We are all PROUD off you CONGRATS
@dswigle(78)· 2693d
Huge, huge Congratulations are in order!! What an outstanding accomplishment! I just finished ordering it and I can hardly wait to dive into it!

And to think that it started here with @mariannewest and the 5-minute Freewrite! I am so glad to hear that you blasted through it with Na-no! Who doesn't love that November dealie???

I have dealt with the formatting issue when editing for someone and I actually wanted to pull my hair out. No, seriously, so you have my admiration for pushing through that stuff!

Again, congrats and much luck with your book!

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@xcountytravelers(67)· 2693d
So excited for you! You have worked so hard. Cant wait to read it. Ren
@plantstoplanks(72)· 2693d
Congratulations! Such a HUGE accomplishment! That's amazing to push through and make your dream a reality. 🌟

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@bengy(79)· 2693d
Huge congratulations! That's a gigantic achievement!
@ikarus56(62)· 2693d
Congrats. And I must say I love thrillers. Will it be translated to German?
@goldendawne(70)· 2693d
CONGRATULATIONS!!! Thrillers are the best!

Good luck with your sales!
@abh12345(80)· 2693d
Congratulations!
@papilloncharity(83)· 2693d
Never easy the first time round, but by the tenth book it becomes a habit hahaha. Congratulations on you being published! Blessings!
@wonderwop(67)· 2693d
Amazing my sweet @byn Congratulations, I knew you could do it 💕

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@steemitbloggers(69)· 2693d
We are SO proud to have you as a member of our FANTABULOUS Power House Creatives family! uvoted and/or resteemed! ❤ MWAH!!! ❤

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@jaynie(77)· 2693d
WOOHOOOOO!!!!!! That is absolutely fantastic hon!!!! CONGRATULATIONS! I know how hard you have worked for this and I hope you absolutely REVEL in the glory of the achievement! Lots of love xxxxxxxxx
@mariannewest(75)· 2693d
I am soooooooo happy for you!!! Yay!!!!!

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@naltedtirt(67)· 2693d
Outstanding!!! Congratulations. I know that must be a good feeing.
@melinda010100(80)· 2693d
Huge congratulations, dear Byn! What a wonderful accomplishment!
@saffisara(74)· 2693d
That is just so AMAZING 😉👍 Congrats on your hard work paying off.. Must have Been such an incredible feeling holding the book in your hand 😊 I'm so happy for you! And after all you been through along the way... Damn you strong girl 💪😊 well done!

Have a wonderful week. Much love 💕💖

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@chekohler(76)· 2693d
Wow congrats on your book, that’s amazing! 2 weeks? How many hours a day did you spend on it?

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