Writers are weird.

So my first book was published in 2004. I wrote it while I was in law school. It is out of print. I keep toying with re-writing. It needs a re-write before I release it. Then I get focused on a project I'm working on and forget about it.

Razorblade Kisses is my new standalone book that I keep changing my mind about publishing. This book took me on an unexpected journey. One thing I pride myself on is when my books are published there really is nothing like them out there. I have a problem with promotion because I don't fit in a box. I need a couple of boxes for all my shit...I digress. So sometimes I'm gung ho about publishing, other times I just want to write about different things and crawl into a hole.

I'm writing three other books right now and thinking of more in my mind, but once a week my mind drifts back to my first book. The one that I felt compelled to write in the middle of the night when I went to law school and worked every day. The one that I woke up at 2:00 am and saw the first page, that never really changed. I wonder if I'll continue to push it aside. It is not a conventional story. It's real, like most of my books. The characters all have flaws and are typically un-predictable. We'll have to stay tuned to see. I usually go with the loudest voice in my head.

As I continue on this journey, I really love half the people I meet (I'm just being honest). I am continuously surprised by the friends I've made in this indie world because I'm a pretty cynical person. These people alone have been worth taking the leap to publish again. To lay bare in front of the world and let them judge me. It is an eye opening, humbling experience that I will never forget.

I love writing.
I can't live without writing.
I can live without publishing.
4 likes ·   •  5 comments  •  flag
Share on Twitter
Published on July 24, 2014 13:41
Comments Showing 1-5 of 5 (5 new)    post a comment »
dateUp arrow    newest »

message 1: by Donna (new)

Donna ~ The Romance Cover And I love your books and am glad that I met you (albeit only via technology) but one day my time will come and then you are in for it lol x


message 2: by R.L. (new)

R.L. Griffin Donna wrote: "And I love your books and am glad that I met you (albeit only via technology) but one day my time will come and then you are in for it lol x"

Be on the lookout out for a little something in the mail.


message 3: by Sherry (new)

Sherry Your words are meaningful and I am so blessed to have met you as well as call you a friend. Write all the time because you know I will read it. Maybe your first book needed to be put on the back burner for a bit so you could grow and know what to change. You never know, It could be the next Best Seller. It is worth a shot! Publish what your heart desires, we will love it!


message 4: by R.L. (new)

R.L. Griffin Sherry wrote: "Your words are meaningful and I am so blessed to have met you as well as call you a friend. Write all the time because you know I will read it. Maybe your first book needed to be put on the back bu..."

Love you Sherry! Your support means the world to me.


message 5: by R.L. (new)

R.L. Griffin Craigb wrote: "Okay so of any Indie authors I have heard of, spoke too, read their works self doubt (even just a hint) is 100% normal and to be honest expected. A couple of things I look at and think yep this per..."

Craig!!! You totally just made my entire day! Thank you.


back to top

The Blog I must have, I'm told

R.L. Griffin
Hopefully this blog will give people a chance to get to know me, get updates on the status of my books or just bitch about the characters in my books.
Follow R.L. Griffin's blog with rss.