I chronicled my entire first pregnancy in a journal, which I gave to my first-born child on her 18th birthday. She urged me to share my journal with the world.
I was inspired to write a sci-fi novel when I watched the movie "Back to the Future" as a kid in 1985. I identified with the new and improved George McFly, who ended up being a successful sci-fi author. Just two years after seeing this movie, while I was a freshman in college, I came up with the primary concept of "Introspection: Transformation."
After graduating from college, I landed my first job, got married, helped raise my three amazing children, transitioned careers for the fifth time - this time into the field of cyber security - and then started and eventually sold two cyber security consulting companies.
I am extremely thankful for the successes I have been able to achieve, and I am now, more than ever, motivated to help others. This is why I will be donating all profits I personally receive from book sales to various organizations in order to improve the health of our planet, and to help animals and people all over the world.
Seemingly, at a blink of an eye, it was December 31st 2015; nearly 24 years after I graduated college. My New Year's resolution was very simple: I am going to finally dedicate myself to writing "Introspection: Transformation!" Spending nearly five hours every day beginning New Year's day in 2016, I completed my first draft of the novel in five months.
Between the multiple re-writes I performed during the refinement process, I had family members and friends, ranging in ages from 16 to 76 years old, read my evolving novel. The feedback was invaluable, enabling me to develop a novel I am very confident you will enjoy.
It has been an incredible journey, and I am very excited to share Introspection: Transformation with the world!
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April 13, 2018
Hi there.
Let me begin by apologizing for taking so long to get a copy of my novel into your hands. Unfortunately, I have learned that the publishing world for the most part is a very ugly industry. While one of my goals associated with writing Introspection: Transformation was to be picked up by a publisher, the prospect of achieving this goal is very unlikely.
This stated, there is still a Hail Mary I am currently pursuing as it pertains to one publisher that appears to be reputable. I am planning on submitting my manuscript to this publisher by the end of this week since they have specifically requested me to do so.
Aside from me approaching prospective publishers directly, I am strongly considering trying to find a reputable literary agent to represent me. This, too, is a very difficult goal to achieve, however, I very likely will give it a try.
As far as a timeline, I have decided that if I'm unable to find a literary agent to represent me and if I'm unable to get this last remaining publisher to pick me up by May 21st, I will self-publish the novel. And if this is the path I end up taking, it's important you understand that I'll need to overcome a learning curve to learn the details of self-publishing, which means it may be a bit between May 21st and the date at which I complete the self-publishing process.
Lastly, I want to reassure you that you will receive the novel. Once again, I'm sorry it's taking so long. However, what's that old saying? Oh yeah, "Good things come to those who wait!" ;-).
Thank you so much for your continued support!
Steve.