Achieving the dream of selling my first book triggered a psychotic episode. Convinced I was about to die, I realized that at last, I no longer wanted to.
Hey, all the best! Enjoy your book baby. I can totally understand what you are going through as I am in the same neurotic state with my debut novel Platform Ticket published by Penguin Random House is due in Apr 2025. I worry too much about surviving my book baby and wishing the readers would love it. The Lord has brought us here, hopefully he will let us enjoy the adoration our books will receive. Congratulations on the debut!
Congratulations on your debut as well!
See also " not giving myself the big head" All the ways we are taught to make ourselves small.
A powerful story. I’m so glad you recovered and hope your book brings you much joy! ✨
Thank you for the kind words!
A pleasure 🥰
Hey, all the best! Enjoy your book baby. I can totally understand what you are going through as I am in the same neurotic state with my debut novel Platform Ticket published by Penguin Random House is due in Apr 2025. I worry too much about surviving my book baby and wishing the readers would love it. The Lord has brought us here, hopefully he will let us enjoy the adoration our books will receive. Congratulations on the debut!
“too big for my britches.” Seeds of imposter syndrome?
I think there's another book in you, Julie, and I think we all know what it is!
Words are currently being artfully arranged as we speak. . :)
Congratulations, Julie! I'm so glad you are okay now. I definitely understand in some ways how easy one can spiral. 🤍
Thanks so much!
Congratulations on your debut! happy day!
Thanks so much!