Last Thursday I launched my first novel, Shrilugh.
Thank you, sweet readers, for the love.
Some of you told me I deserved a spot on your ‘short list’ of must-read authors. Some of you stayed up all night reading my book. Some of you gave me 4 and 5 star ratings. Some of you reviewed my book and compared me to authors that anybody would be flattered to be compared to.
Some of you Tweeted your tweeters off for me. Some of you put my cover art on your FB banners. Some of you sent me notes to tell me how happy you were for my accomplishment. Some of you told your friends and family about Shrilugh, and some of them went right out and bought it.
Big love. That’s what I felt on Thursday, and every day since. Big love.
I want to tell you that you guys eased my fears – long-held, deep-rooted fears of instant rejection. I want to tell you that I never expected launching a book to be so much fun or so rewarding. I want to tell you that had you not been so generous in your kind words and big love, last week would have looked so very different.
Thank you so much, sweet friends.
Big love,
Mynniesue
Myndi Shafer 
Congratulations on your well-received launch. I recognize those fears as I’m experiencing them myself right now. I’m so pleased all has gone well for you. 🙂
Those fears bite, hard. Hang in there!
Congratulations!
Thanks!
Minniesue, you are on my TBR list. So happy for you!
Oh, yay! I really hope you love Shrilugh!
Aw, Myndi, I’m so glad this week has rocked for you. I finished Shrilugh and LOVED it! You did a fantastic job writing it and I can’t wait to read the next one!!
I’m so glad you loved it, Jennifer! *squee*
Awwww….this made me smile!
🙂
AWWW….SO glad it’s been awesome for you! That’s the way every book launch should be. Big hugs! You deserve it!
Thanks Elena!
Glad you had a good launch, Myndi. Your book rocks.
Thanks Prudence! Your review meant the world to me!
Yay for an awesome book launch! You deserved every bit of the love you felt. Just finished reading it for the 2nd time and wanted you to know that, yep, it still rocks my socks off! 🙂
*squeeeee* The second time? It makes me happy that it was good enough for a second go-round! And thanks for leaving reviews all over the place – wanna drive up north and give you a big squeeze! 🙂
Aww, you have nothing to worry about. This… is just the beginning…
Watch this space…
Hehehe!
Congrats, Myndi! I pimped your book in my newest blog post 🙂 Reading Shrilugh is on my to do list this week. I’ll post reviews to Amazon & Goodreads when I’m done.
Aw, thanks Reetta!! 🙂
We were happy to do it, Myndi! Congrats on your successful launch.
And it doesn’t end here 🙂 Let us know how we can help to spread the word!
What a giant leap you took Myndi! It was like Lance Armstrong’s first step on the moon. So glad things went better than you thought. Whew! So like Fabio said, “It doesn’t end here.” Congratulations girl! 🙂
I’m a little late to this party, Myndi, but was watching and tweeting on your launch day. It’s what we do for each other to reward hard work and fine writing! Enjoy the experience … you deserve it!
Thanks, sweet friend! *hugs*