THANK YOU!

I have been thinking of how to begin my second novel...so of course I have been losing sleep. I know you know what I am going through.

But, when all of those thoughts were racing through my mind last night, I began thinking back to this time last year.  This time, last year, was when I decided to "come out of the closet" in regards to my writing.  It has always been a well kept secret, that I fiercely held on to, until that day.   Oh yes, no one who knew me, knew I had a secret addiction: writing.

Well, that all changed last year.  I just could not take it anymore!  I felt like a fraud, in a job I could no longer perform effectively, and desiring very much to be "myself." I guess you could say it was a turning point for me.  It was July when I first realized I had a big problem.

I was searching the Internet one day in October, and I came across two groups: Gather was one of those groups.  Man, I tried to turn away, and just forget I ever saw this site! I also considered just sitting on the sidelines...but something told me..."Sharon it is time to come out of hiding, these people will understand."

And, understand, you did!!! And, now I am beginning to outline my second novel! Something that I thought would never happen! And, I have all of you to thank for it, from Ed Nudelman, (hope I spelled your name correctly), who was the first contact, all the way down. And, even though I have not been able to publish my first novel yet, if it weren't for this site, I would never have even attempted to sell my novel.

I met so many talented, intelligent people on here.  I was a little intimidated at first to request that anyone connect with me.  However,  you know what I did? I studied who was on-line, and I went straight for the people I wanted to learn from.  And, when those people did not deny to be a connection, but rather answered questions I had in my mind for awhile about writing, my spirits soured.  And, here I am.  I am HOME.

I am with people who understand me.  And, I want to thank you for that!

If you are one of my connections, you are priceless.  If you have commented on my art, you are making your own MONSTER. :).  I am taking all of your comments very seriously, as you are the public.

Thank you again my friends.