Birth of the Book

After months of writing and editing, and writing and revising, I can finally announce that my new novel, "That Certain Summer", will be published by Author House in the next few weeks. Although this is the fifth adult novel I've written I can't say that the writing gets any easier. It's still a lot of work finding just the right words, but I feel I'm so fortunate to be able to do what I like best.

I can't say that any of the novels I've written have been best-sellers, but I know they've been read and enjoyed according to the many great reviews I've received, and what more can an author ask for? I plan to continue writing for as long as I'm able because I enjoy it, and not waste my time worrying about how many copies are sold, or chasing after that elusive thing called fame that sometimes follows. A wise person once said that if you've got two good friends in the world you've got something to feel good about. So as long as I can bring entertainment and enjoyment to even a few people that makes me happy, although, of course, being human, I hope "That Certain Summer" will be read by a lot of people.

I was telling my son just the other day that publishing a book is a little like giving birth--after that long gestation period you're absolutely thrilled to see it, and when the time comes you send it off into the world with high hopes and great expectations. And if it doesn't always live up to those expectations?--(everyone can't be president, after all) well, you still love it and hope for the best. So I hope you like my new baby,"That Certain Summer", and if you have time drop me a line at maryverdick@comcast.net. I'd love to hear from you, really.