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Got out and wrote a book! - Nancy

Posted: May 19, 2015

Hi everyone!

I had to come here to share the good news. I've been an MT for 19 years and just got out last November. I was really getting tired of the way the industry was going, and wrote when the work was slow to none. I've finally made my dream come true and published on Amazon just today!

I hope you don't mind me coming here and sharing this.

If I can do this, so can you! Self-publishing on Kindle Direct Publishing is easy when you follow their guidelines. Oh, and I also just started a blog about it!

I never thought I'd go that route, but to obtain an agent when you're an unknown author is way harder than I ever imagined. I got my baby published, and I couldn't be more proud! The discipline of working at home on my own, editing, and deadlines is what helped me to finish. Our job as an MT trains us in so many ways, and I just know it has brought me to this point. For that, I am grateful for all those years, 10 of them at one of the big ones on here!

Take care and stay well!

Nancy

Touche, and congrats! - justsaynotomt

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I hope you continue writing. Everyone has a book inside them.

Thank you so much! - nm

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nm

Congratulations from your newest customer! - sm

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I always dreamed I'd be an author, too, one day! Congratulations on your dream coming true. I will be a passenger on a 5-hour road trip this weekend and was wondering what I should have on my Kindle for the trip :) I can't wait to get started.
Take care Nancy :)

So kind of you! - Nancy

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Really means a lot to get support from my fellow MTs! Have a safe trip!

I just purchased your book. - I am working on

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a Sci-Fi book myself so, it is wonderful to have you post here. I've been working on it for two years. I'm in last stages of the final draft before the final proof read. During this phase I've come up with so many more ideas, if this works out for me I'm hoping to make it a series.

I'm happy for you, and hopeful for me. Thanks for posting, you've made my day.

Thank you for that and GL! - Nancy - sm

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Good luck on your writing! Don't ever give up. I know I wanted to so many times. I now can share my story, and hope it's loved just as much. Thank you for your kind words. I'm thrilled I've made someone's day! :)

Send me a post when your book is up on Amazon, will definitely check it out!

Err, how did you find it? - sm

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I can't just search on Amazon for "sci fi by Nancy." Or can I?

Hi there! - Nancy

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Here's the link...http://www.amazon.com/Black-21-Nancy-Glynn-ebook/dp/B00XV5RBBM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1432182358&sr=8-1&keywords=nancy+glynn

It's not Sci-Fi, though. It's more of a supernatural suspense/romance! :)

Thank you!

Here's the link - Nancy

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See link below.

Thanks again!

Nancy

New cover, new edition - Nancy

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Hey guys, so I updated to a newer version and new cover, which I love more. I hope you enjoy it!

Thanks again,
Nancy
http://www.nancyglynn.com/

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