Hello Followers!
I’m reaching out to you with another random message. This one is an update on what’s been happening as I work to release Hope. As in, my book. I’ve been busy!
My husband and I have officially opened a publishing company, Offramp Books.
For those tired of the traditional publishing superhighway, take the off-ramp and enjoy the ride.
Cool, huh?
I also hired a digital artist to design my book cover! Isn’t she pretty? (Just tell me she’s pretty. IYKYK.)
Brad is actively learning the ins and outs of book formatting and working to get Hope into shape. It’s so much hard work. I have a newfound respect for those who choose the self-publishing path. I’m pretty focused on the small details and on making sure this book is as professional as possible.
I’ve also decided to embark on another new journey: stand-up comedy! Why not? I wrote and memorized a set, but now my brain is on overdrive, and all I’m thinking about are new jokes. It’s not easy, though it seems I like to take on things that are terrifying and hard, and that put me on display for the world to see. This also leaves me open to criticism, ugliness, and judgment, which I’m not good with. But I go into it with the intention of making people feel.
I want people to read my work, watch me perform, and walk away feeling a little lighter. That’s my goal, and I’ll keep doing it as long as I know there’s at least one person who enjoys it, or until the haters hate, hate, hate enough to make me turn into a hermit.
Okay, that’s my update for now. I’ll try to get better at writing these updates, since I know how much you all crave and need them (insert ginormous eye roll). But I’m told this is the way to market my book and myself, so here I am, a marketing fool.
Also, if there’s anything you’re dying to know about me, What’s Left is Hope (my book), or performing improv and stand-up, email me at [email protected], and I’ll discuss it in an upcoming letter.
Much love,
Heather