Curse Breaker

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I decided to self publish because it's been the most logical choice for me. I learned early that by going the traditional route, I could wait for years before being published. So I dove into the indie world. It was daunting at first. There was a lot to learn. But now that I am four books in, I'm glad I did it. I have total creative control over my stories, which is usually not the case with traditional publishing. Plus, the royalties are better. There's a lot of work involved, but its totally worth it to me. If I had the choice today to go traditional or stay indie, I'd stay indie.

After writing the first draft, I let the book sit for several weeks. I need to step back and forget it for a while, so when I return and re-read it, it feels fresh and new. Then I go through the book 2-3 times, correcting and rewriting as needed. At that point, it's ready for my beta readers. I get their feedback and go through another 2-3 rounds of reading and editing some more. Once I feel it's as clean as I can get it, then I send it to my editor. She gives me all of her feedback, and then it's another round of rewrites. I'll have another beta reader have a look at it, and if it's looking good, then it goes for a proofread, hopefully to 3 or 4 people to catch any typos. Once that's done, I make the necessary corrections and get ready for publication.

This is my fourth book and it is a real treat for me to publish this. My first three books are a trilogy and the first one received a four star rating from the Underground. This new book was fun because it allowed me to create new characters and a new story line. Plus, it's a murder mystery with a romance and a bit of the supernatural/sci-fi element, which makes it even more enjoyable. I wanted to see if I could pull off a whodunit story with an unexpected twist and I think I accomplished my task. This book does have a connection to the trilogy, but it is still a stand alone book. It can be read before or after the first three books. It's been a thrill to write and I'm proud of the result.