How often do you check your books online to see ratings or read comments? I used to do it regularly, but over time, it became something I did only when I remembered.

When I checked Amazon, I was thrilled to discover that my book, Jasper, Amazon Parrot: A Rainforest Adventure, now has over 100 reviews. Jasper and I are flying higher than ever!

I know it took some time to reach this milestone, but I intend to savor it. There are those who enjoy the book and don’t leave a review for various reasons. That could be a good thing or a bad thing, depending on your perspective.

Every time something positive happens with my books, it just confirms that this is what I should be doing: writing. It brings joy that is hard to contain, well, for me anyway.

It has been a long journey for me with my writing, but the newness of it when I start a new WIP is still there with me, and may that never change.

The self-imposed deadlines to the actual deadlines, the endless editing, which is one of my least favorite things to do, the going over book covers, and so much more. There is a lot to do when you are an author, no matter how many pages or genres. We birth it and watch it unfold and grow, if you are fortunate.

Not everyone is a success, and not every book gets out for people to read. Just another part of the process.

I am back to updating my blog, working with my social media platforms, and reviewing edits for the second volume of my Squirrel Mafia book. Recently, a fan asked if I had started on volume five of my children’s series, the Jasper, Amazon parrot series. That question caused me to pause to consider my next steps.

But having a fan reach out to ask was such a great feeling. It made my day.

Back in the saddle again, I am ready to go once I decide on what project to work on.