
In this podcast, I share the process of the build up to my publication day which happended on June 22nd. In waiting for the arrival of my first copy of my book in its final form and for my publication day, I found myself really emotional. Gravitating from feelings of sadness, to overwhelm and then excitement. I realise that I was grieving the process of letting go of my attachment to my book. Not just that but grieving the relationship I built up with my publishers and their team of people over the last 2 years. Questions such as how am I meant to feel? How do I act when the book arrives? All preoccupied my mind.
A reminder about a quote I heard years ago that I shared in my book, really helped me repositioned myself and my relationship to the process. It said that, "books have wings" and that as an author, we should let them fly, once written. Having taken on this mindset, I found it easier to let go and trust that the book once in flight, will land in the right place, at the right time with right person. I do hope in lands in your space.