FIA - Frozen In Action

I am sitting on two books I have written and feeling completely frozen, unsure what to do next. The first one is an account of Emily's time in the hospital and the miracle that saved her life. I have blogged about this story a few times, but the full version is pages and pages long. I need to go through it, edit it, and make it something people can actually read and find interesting. Right now, it leans a little too much toward a scientific expedition.

The second book I wrote is called something along the lines of Help: I Married a Follower. It explores the leadership differences when a woman who is naturally bold in leadership marries someone who is quieter and less assertive. I look at life through that lens and highlight the subtle ways people who are not loud leaders still lead.

When I start thinking about publishing, I get overwhelmed. I read about marketing strategies, launches, pre-orders, and all the logistics, and then I just freeze. It feels like too much for the moment.

Honestly, both books just need editing. A little polishing here and there, a cup of coffee, and some focus. I know we will get there, probably sooner than I think. Or maybe they will just sit on my computer until my kids find them years from now and decide to publish them because I never got around to it.

Writing is something I love to do. I am not a perfect writer, but I enjoy it, and it gives me a creative outlet when I otherwise do not have one. For now, that is enough. I will keep going, one step at a time, and eventually these stories will see the light of day.

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