Goodreads asked Aurrora St. James:

What’s your advice for aspiring writers?

Aurrora St. James Many people say, “Don’t let anyone tell you that you can’t do something.” I say, “Don’t tell yourself that you can’t do something.” I have never had a lot of self-confidence. No matter whether people are or are not supportive of my chosen dream, I was and still am the person hardest on myself. I came to the realization that only I could make this happen.

So regardless of your fears, press on. To quote Cherry Adair, “Finish the damn book”. And when you have, finish another one. Each book you write will teach you something new. Not all of us will be Nora Roberts or JR Ward. You don’t have to be. They are already taken. Just be the best writer you can be and keep improving.

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