For Realz, It Could Happen To You

You can get published.

It can really happen.

Wherever you are right now, you need to know it's possible and that for those who are persistent, who hone their craft and choose to write the best story they can, your odds of getting published dramatically increase.

Next month, I'm going to interview a debut author every week. This month, I know of at least two debut authors whose first books have recently released.

Eva Maria Hamilton with her inspy historical romance, Highland Hearts
Tori Chase with her romantic suspense Serial Games

Do you think it could happen to you? Do you have a game plan? Do you know any debut authors this month, and who are they?

Comments

Sandra Orchard said…
Yeah, Eva! I'll have to look up Tori. I love rom susp!!
March 28, 2012 at 7:28 AM
Jessica R. Patch said…
What a great idea, Jessica! I'm looking forward to reading about them. I enjoy reading debut novels. :)
March 28, 2012 at 7:28 AM
Jessica Nelson said…
Sandra, I do too and I think hers looks very interesting!

Jessica, I do too. Just knowing how hard it is and how long it can take...my hat's off to debut authors everywhere. :-)
March 28, 2012 at 8:03 AM
Terri Tiffany said…
Thanks for the encouragement Jessica!Looking forward to reading their stories.
March 28, 2012 at 8:13 AM
Katie Ganshert said…
Exciting times, Jessica!
March 28, 2012 at 8:34 AM
Lindsay Harrel said…
Thanks for the encouragement. I think it's definitely overwhelming when you think about how many different people are trying to get published, but we just have to take it one step at a time...
March 28, 2012 at 9:07 AM
Wendy Paine Miller said…
Believing it! Hey, I think I sat at Tori's lunch table at ACFW on Sat.

Looking forward to these!
~ Wendy
March 28, 2012 at 9:19 AM
Linda Kage said…
Lookin' forward to it! Great topic too!
March 28, 2012 at 9:57 AM
Stacy Henrie said…
So true! :) Can't wait to see these interviews.
March 28, 2012 at 10:35 AM
Unknown said…
Fun! I love hearing about debut authors.
March 28, 2012 at 11:02 AM
Jessica Nelson said…
Yeah, I think it will be a cool encouragement.

Wendy, Tori was there! I never really got to talk to her much (and I was such a sickie) but she seemed really nice.
March 28, 2012 at 11:27 AM
Jeanette Levellie said…
You are so encouraging, and I agreee that it could happen, if you work and pray.

I know of another debut author...
March 28, 2012 at 11:53 AM
Loree Huebner said…
Love the encouragement! You are so sweet and full of inspiration!

I love hearing about debut authors, and it's such a great way for writers to mingle. I look forward to your posts.

I'm so excited that your book is next on my list to read!! I may have to do an interview...
March 28, 2012 at 11:59 AM
Patti said…
Here's hoping. Looking forward to reading your interviews.
March 28, 2012 at 12:55 PM
Sarah Forgrave said…
I truly believe it will happen for me someday. The bigger question is how long it will take, lol.
March 28, 2012 at 2:55 PM
Susan J. Reinhardt said…
Hi Jess -

Not giving up is a key component in succeeding. I liked your line, "...those who are persisitent, who hone their craft and choose to write the best story they can, your odds of getting published dramatically increase."

Blessings,
Susan :)
March 28, 2012 at 3:35 PM
Cheryl Linn Martin said…
Good for you, Jessica! So glad you're posting and helping all those debut authors.

BTW, you'll be on my blog on April 9!!! Congrats to you, Jessica, for your delightful debut novel!!
March 28, 2012 at 4:27 PM
Julie Dao said…
I needed to hear this! Thanks for the positive vibes, Jessica :) I think if I keep working really hard and do my best, something good will come of it. Whether that something good is getting published... or something else... remains to be seen!
March 28, 2012 at 5:43 PM
Heather Day Gilbert said…
Sounds like a fun series! Looking forward to it!
March 28, 2012 at 8:46 PM
Traci Kenworth said…
I hope so. Yes, I know a debut author this month: Rebekah L. Purdy who wrote The Fairy Godmother Files: The Cinderella Complex.
March 29, 2012 at 7:01 AM
Anita Grace Howard said…
Per Traci's comment above: Rebekah L. Purdy is a lovely authoress! I twitter w/her a lot. :)

And Jessie, such an inspirational post! You and I are both living proof that if you stick w/it, it can and will happen. And your book birthday is in just a few days! SQUEEEEE!
March 29, 2012 at 10:13 AM
Nancy said…
What an exciting month we have in store for us. I can't wait.
March 30, 2012 at 11:58 AM
Anonymous said…
Good, encouraging word!
March 30, 2012 at 1:06 PM
Jessica Nelson said…
Thanks everyone! I know I love to hear how other authors "made it" so I'm looking forward to the posts too.
March 30, 2012 at 9:37 PM
Glynis Peters said…
Congratulations to all who find agents, and become published.

I am self publishing in May. Well, that is my plan!
April 2, 2012 at 9:48 AM
Diane said…
Super congrats to you and the other authors getting published!!! :O)
April 3, 2012 at 9:08 AM
Lauren F. Boyd said…
Thanks for the encouragement, Jessica! And I'm SO excited about the release of your debut novel as well! Keep up the good work!
April 13, 2012 at 7:10 PM
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