For the whole of my five year-long writing life, everyone asked me the same question. “Why don’t you blog?”
Everyone – from critique partners, writing group partners, twitter peeps, and writing instructors – seemed dismayed by my answers.
“I hardly have time to write a novel much less a blog. Blogging doesn’t really promote sales. I don’t want to. I have nothing interesting to say. I’m boring.
They were so dismayed, in fact, some insisted I would never get an agent or a publishing deal without a platform. The encouraged me. They coaxed. They rolled their eyes. When I finally agreed to have an open mind about it, it was a half-hearted shove-off. “I’ll blog when a publisher makes me.”
Well, a few short months ago I landed my first publishing deal with St. Martin’s Press. And today I begin my Great Blogging Adventure. Does this mean my words were prophetic and a publisher is finally making me?
Actually…no. No one is making me. My agent said I didn’t really need to blog. My editor hasn’t ever mentioned it. I just decided…I’m ready to start talking.
About my upcoming novel, THE DUCHESS OF RICHMOND. About food. About makeup. About history. About makeup throughout history. About historical clothes. About historical fiction. About writing. About my writing life.
One day I just woke up and realized I have a lot to say after all. The jury is still out on whether I’m interesting or boring. Join me on my new adventure and you can be the judge!
Welcome to the party I faced many of those questions. a reminder I need to reboot, get back on the horse. Boots missing, horse drunk in a bar. Must come back the dance anyway. Good luck and congratulations!
LOL, thanks Mark!
Hooray! Welcome to the blogging world (on your own platform!) – and you are NOT boring. You’re lovely and interesting and I can’t wait to see what you have to say!
Thanks so much, Susan! I will sadly miss blogging over at your place
Perhaps I’ll pop in for a visit sometime!
Thrilled, overjoyed, ecstatic, over-the-moon happy that you started blogging. I’ve always wanted more Marci and now I get her.
Welcome dear! xo
LOL, Hallie! “more Marci” You know my post on your blog was almost my first EVER!! Thank you, dear!!
Welcome! I’m looking forward to your posts!
Thanks Erika! And I’m looking forward to finally meeting you in person…Look out HNS13!!
You silly woman! Of course you have a lot to say. You have a strong, clear voice and I look forward to reading what you choose to share with us here. Welcome to blog-land!
Oh, thank you LJ!! I’m excited to be here
Makeup? Check. Clothes? Check. History? Check. Writing? Check. Historical fiction? Check! Thrilled to see this amazing woman on the web and blogging.
I cannot wait to read her Duchess in the coming months. I know it has to be as beautiful and extraordinary as Marci is. I am so glad I got to meet this fabulous lady in San Diego at the HNS conference, have gotten to know her better since then and can’t wait to hug her again in Florida in June.
Prost!
Aw, DeAnn, your kindness makes me blush
Wasn’t San Diego the best? Now we have St. Pete to look forward to! Thanks so much for your support in all things, dear friend!
Best wishes as you set off on your Great Blogging Adventure, Marci! The best part about blogging is all the wonderful people you’ll meet and new friends you’ll make. Just don’t forget about your old ones!
Looking forward to reading THE DUCHESS OF RICHMOND!
How could I forget you, friend? Thanks for coming along for the ride!
Welcome to the land of blogging! And congrats on your amazing deal with St. Martin’s Press.
I’m really looking forward to your posts.
Aw, Thanks Heather!
You are definitely NOT boring, honeybun! Can’t wait to read your posts – and to buy your book in the very near future!!’
You’re so sweet Arabella!! My eye is on YOUR future, dear!
You are definitely NOT boring my dear! Love the blog. So pretty.
I appreciate that Candie! XO