Of course, this is a tree, but it’s a magic tree. I took the photo on my hike yesterday after I made a wish.
Because it’s also wishing tree. The man I call the crazy poet spends time up in the branches, as does a huge clan of Flickers (woodpeckers), and I did see the mountain lion and her yearling cub up there several years ago. Don’t worry, they weren’t waiting for me. Deer frequent this trail too.
Ah, back to my topic. Magic waters…the brave new world of self-publishing. I plan to get my feet wet with my new WIP. I gotta give it a try, besides, I doubt any self-respecting publisher would take this particular WIP. While I don’t think the romance is risky, in fact, it’s way more tame than anything I’ve written so far, my treatment of the subject matter is risky. I’m taking a few genre themes and turning them on their heads. It’s called creative license. No, Penelope, there are no bearded men in this book.
A friend sent me an article today about self-publishing. Here.
I’m over at DSB (Dirty Sexy Books) reviewing Casanova, Actor, Lover, Priest, Spy, by Ian Kelly. If you’re a student and you want the inside dirt on his life and times, I give the book four-five stars. If you’re a romance lover…maybe two. The read is pretty academic.
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You’ve got my interest piqued. Can’t wait to learn more about this project.
Bummer! No bearded men, huh. Can you give us some hints about what’s risky….I wanna know!
Hmm, tell us more Julia! Magic water and self publishing, sounds intriguing. I’ve been hearing a lot about it since that article about Amanda Hocking. If that’s the route you’ve decided on, good luck! If the publishers don’t want it then you have nothing to lose and might even find great success. BTW, I would love to know where you are hiking, you always have the most interesting pictures
Self publishing is starting to take on a whole new life. You are not alone to try it..I plan to myself later on this year…
Soon, Amber!
Hey Penny - yup, no beards. I hate to disappoint you! I’m still picturing you bleaching your brain!
I’ll let you know, Delilah. I think this book is different enough that a publisher might not want to take a risk - I do literally turn a few themes on their heads. It’s a risk for me too! Oh, I hike at wilderness parks in Northern California. This one is a few blocks from my home.
Savannah - keep me informed! I’m considering both the good and the bad aspects of self-publishing.
Thanks for stopping into my blog and signing up on the Stepping Out of the Pages hop. Hop you have a great weekend.
BK
Go for it, Julia. I have a blend of genres I’m working on that I’ll probably self pub. I have several friends who are self-pubbed and love it. Good luck!
BK - thanks for stopping by!
You too, Ciara - Yup, need the encouragement!