Category: Self-publishing

Joy

The Price of Secrets has come to exist over the past five years: written, revised, edited, formatted, covered, published, printed and bound and delivered. And now, more than a hundred copies are in the hands of readers.

I had ordered 65 copies for the book launch to make sure I had enough. I have two left. And 42 have been sold on Amazon, as well as eight of my first novel, A Better Life. I am amazed and proud and so grateful.

The book launch two days ago came together quickly. The books were magically delivered sooner than expected, the venue (Mt. Pleasant Golf Club) was available. No reason not to do it. Then a flurry of Emails, Facebook posts, word of mouth and it was happening. The launch was a wonderful night and a joyous opportunity for me to share some of the story, share some of my writing process, and share the joy. Everyone shared the joy.

To all of you who bought a book, thank you so very much. I hope you enjoy the story and pass it along to other readers. I would love to hear how you felt about the book, whether through a review on Amazon or Goodreads, an email, or an invitation to your book club–all are much appreciated.

Wishing you a healthy, joyful year ahead.

Turning a Page

          Last week I received a proof copy of my second novel, The Price of Secrets. It is such a magical gift to hold this book in my hands, this story of family and love, loyalty and secrets and revenge.

          It’s an amazing experience to have a manuscript, almost 300 pages of a story I have lived with and labored over, characters I have loved and not loved, wondered and worried about, transformed into a book. Because this is my second novel, I had the thrill of adding an “Also by Norma Murphy” page, with my first novel, A Better Life, listed. It’s not exactly a list, but it’s exciting just the same.

Turning a page of a manuscript, a loose page, is so very different than turning a page in a bound book. Yes, the words are the same, but they are transformed, as if given a promotion of sorts. Elevated. That’s the word. And now the story is nearly ready for the world to see.

The Price of Secrets will be published and available on December 9. I am in the process of organizing a book launch and will get that information out as soon as possible.

I am in a unique place as an author, finished with the writing of this novel, beginning the promotion and marketing, while working on my third novel. Between two worlds. And turning a page.