I typically convey a peppy openness that makes it seem like I’m on top of the world. Well, I’m not and I haven’t been, but that’s not exactly what I want to talk about. Right now I think it is time for some Real Talk, both for myself and the writing industry.

When I self-published my first book in 2013 I was literally bankrupt. To everyone who bought my first few books in 2013-14: thank you SO MUCH. You have no idea what it meant to me on both a financial and spiritual level.

Fast forward ...