Researching and writing a book can have challenging moments. First there’s the work that, especially with a historical book, can take many years and money. Are you going to be able to find the information you need and will find the inspiration to keep going? Then trying your best to perfect it when perfection is rarely possible. After presenting it to readers, a writer is placed in a very vulnerable position–especially now in the age of social media. Printers and distributors are out of the author’s control but the writer is understandably the only person the pubic can identify to blame. While most readers are either kind or silent about an author’s mistakes, a vocal few can really stir the pot. Many of us have felt this just from a simple social media post that is misconstrued. An author’s errors can haunt forever and unless a writer becomes famous it’s difficult to make a dime. So why continue?

Thank-you readers who have taken a moment to tell me you enjoyed the book.