Dreams

We all have dreams.

Something we strive for.

I dreamed of writing a book and becoming as popular as Stephen King. But I let fear and naysayers keep me from following that dream.

Then J.K. Rowling wrote Harry Potter.

I figured if she could do it, why not me?

More people need to follow their dreams, not let Reality interfere. Life is already hard enough without losing our dreams to harsh reality.

I finally realized at least part of my dream–publishing a book–in 2015. It didn’t take off, but did gained a few followers. I have two more out plus two novella. I had stopped writing in that realm and published two different books under a slightly different name because of naysayers. But I realized I shouldn’t let others effect my dream.

I’m going to be putting out another book in that realm. It’s a step back toward claiming my dream. There’s a song with a line that I tell myself. ‘If you have a dream chase it because a dream won’t chase you back’.

I still dream of writing that one book that will fling me into stardom, but I realize that may never happen. But I may still earn a living from my books by sheer volume of books.  I’ve been told that sometimes an author doesn’t make it until they have out a lot of books, put their name out there.

One way or another I’m determined to get my name out there and recognized. I will be famous even if it takes me until I’m hundred. Dreams should never be given up on.