You finally have a printed book of YOUR work in your hands
You can finally get across the thoughts you have been thinking for years
You get an interview with the local paper as a “published author”
You get interviewed by a local radio show and people can call in and ask questions (half is correct!)
You gift wrap a copy and give it to your mother and watch her unwrap it
You overhear co-workers talk that you are a published author
Readers ask when the next book in the series will be out
You realize you have sold enough books to pay your printing bill (Oh I WISH…to God’s ears!)
Your local library buys two copies of your books
You start thinking about other books to write
Your dad tells you how proud he is that you dedicated the book to him
You speak at a club or event about your book
You send a book to your mother-in-law
The author lists 26 points to let you know “You win, you made it!”
I am only listing 13 so I guess that means I am only my way, but almost doesn’t count except in horseshoes and hand grenades!