Honored to be featured in the WREN Magazine for December for Independent publishing. Very proud of my daughter and illustrator for the incredible illustrations! They truly make the books magical.
Sometimes I think about the road my daughter and I have taken in business together. All the mistakes we’ve made, some of the disappointments, and even doubt and comparison.
But I also remember holding our very first book in our hands, and selling it to our first customer. I remember the first compliment, and the many after that, they fill our hearts with purpose and passion.
I have kept all the handwritten notes and the messages we have received; affirmation that we are on the right path. You have no idea what your smiles and cheers mean. And trust me, you don’t have to buy a book or listen to my podcast, just a positive word goes into our bank of investment and drive to keep trying.
Not to be a sap, but there are a few tears as I write this and how much support and love we have been given.
I have come to learn that kind words trump money by a whole lot and always will.
Thank you again for your support, of course, there are more books on the way with messages from our hearts to yours.
Irwin, Gayle M. (2022, January). Benefits of Independence: Wyoming Writers on Independently Writing & Publishing Books. Wyoming Rural Electric News. 14-18.