I mailed a copy of my novel to a relative that has read a million+ books. She just got it from the post office last night. I've been terrified to hear what she thinks of it as only my daughter has read it.
Anway, she just called and said she thinks it's really good and she's already on page 100 as she can't stop reading. She thinks a lot of women will be able to relate to it, etc.
It was such a confidence boost to hear I don't suck!
It was really satisfying hearing her speak about the characters passionately as if they were real. The world I created was alive and we were actually discussing it. It makes me want to get published even more.
Anway, she just called and said she thinks it's really good and she's already on page 100 as she can't stop reading. She thinks a lot of women will be able to relate to it, etc.
It was such a confidence boost to hear I don't suck!
It was really satisfying hearing her speak about the characters passionately as if they were real. The world I created was alive and we were actually discussing it. It makes me want to get published even more.
Oh, well. It gets easier to hand it over the more you write. 
