"4 Star Review"

Well guys, can you believe it. I got 4 stars on my book review. I am so happy! The review was great. I just want to update on the next steps of getting my book out there in the world. A crazy thing happened when I first got my first proof back, I shared it with the people at work and ordered copies to try to sell. Well, no one noticed the mistake on the cover where there was no "s" in woman's journey of self-discovery. It read dicovery, and no one noticed until later one of my editors called me and pointed it out to me. So, I had no idea what to do with those books, the truth is I just wanted to give them away, but thought that was a bad business decision. I am not a business woman what so ever. I decided to give them away to the staff at work that wanted to read them. I also ordered new books in hopes of trying to sell them. One day I was sitting at Dos Coyotes, and out of the blue I heard a voice that said give it to the woman sitting next to me, and I did. I told her I know this might sound crazy, but I am suppose to give this book to you. I asked her if she liked it to please pass it on. Crazy huh! People have just been coming up to me out of the blue asking me what am I reading and we just start talking about my book. My next step next week is sending out the press release to over 2000 media outlets, and I will get the list so I call follow up on the connections. I need your help, however, those of you who have read my book and like it, can you please go to Amazon.com and write a small review on it. I would appreciate it immensely. I hope you all have a great weekend and again thank you for all your support.
Lauren

"The truth sets you free, or does it?"

Hey everybody, How is the New Year going so far? I hope it is going great. I feel great! I have been nervous about my book coming out. But so far, I have gotten a good response. I got new friends on facebook recently, so for those who don't know my book is called "A Touch on the shoulder" and is available at Amazon.com. check it out! I have noticed how much I have been in my head lately, being nervous about my book, doubting myself, and worrying that "I am delusional" and that my book is not as good as I hope it is. I know I talked a lot about being my worst enemy, and that old "cousin it" is creeping back in my head. It says crazy things, and I can't believe after all this time, I still get caught up in all its antics. I actually have gained 15 pounds over this! Crazy! well now I am back on track, it just crept up on me. I mean, I know that I am being very vulnerable in my book, but I put it out there, now I just have to let it go. What happens, happens, right! That is much harder than it looks. But the truth is, I want to know the truth. It is important to me to know how people feel about what I have written. Why? Because I want to continue writing and inspiring people, helping people, just to be a reminder that we are not alone in the world. But that is where the truth comes in, I also want to know if I am, who I think I am. (cousin it is here with me) But seriously, I want the truth. For me the truth does set you free or does it?
Lauren