Remember when you hit the winning home run for the title? Remember when you made the Dean’s List and graduated?Remember when you dreamed a dream that became reality?A reality you could hold in your hand—the trophy, the diploma, your first book in print!
My friend, Allan Ansorge is holding the first copy out of the box of “Crossing The Centerline” his first published novel.
Allan dreamed the dream but beyond that learned his craft, wrote thousands of pages, refined his craft and wrote thousands more pages.
He joined writers' groups, attended writers’ conferences, talked to book store owners, talked to librarians, gained information on the industry, queried agents and publishers and kept learning.
It’s fine to dream. I always say, “You may be insane to live in a dream, but it’s madness to live without one.”
A dream worth realizing demands hard, very hard work. And perseverance. When he speaks at libraries or conferences, J.A. Konrath quips, “What do you call a writer who doesn’t give up? Published!”
Congratulations to you, my friend. Dreams really do come true but not until you do the math—10% inspiration, 90% perspiration! Please join me in congratulating an wonderfully talented and genuinely nice guy!
3 comments:
Congratulations! I understand working for the dream! Well done - I look forward to reading your book.
Save a copy for me, Allan! A signed copy! :)
Congratulations, Allan! It's a wonderful feeling holding that first published book. So enjoy this magical time.
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