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No Apologies

3/10/2016

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     It’s taken a very long time but can finally introduce myself as a writer. I used to shy away from the word, not ready to own that writing is who I am. I think, on some level, I didn’t feel that I had earned the title. I wrote my stories for me, to satisfy the voices of my imaginary friends. I loved writing, but I couldn’t quite see myself as a writer in the real world. 
     In the real world, I was a corporate travel agent. It was your typical nine-to-five, customer service, nightmare of a job. I was unhappy, but I owned my misery. Writing was my escape, but I couldn’t quite see it that it is a huge part of who I am.
     It’s taken me a very long time to claim the title of writer, storyteller, author.
     It’s taken me even longer to state proudly ‘I write romance novels’.
     When asked what kind of stories I wrote, I would, invariably mumble ‘I just write romance’. Though I have been a romance reader for many years, in many respects I felt like romance novels were frivolous and predictable.
     Well, duh! Of course they are. I read romance novels because they allowed me to escape my mundane life for a few hours. They provide adventure and fantasy and passion. And best of all? They provide the oh-so-predictable happily-ever-after. 
     Who doesn’t want to believe that true love exists? Who doesn’t want to believe that it really can last forever? Who doesn’t need a little frivolity, romance, and adventure?
     Not me. I believe in it all. True love. Soul mates. Happily-ever-after. 
     I’m through apologizing. Not only can I introduce myself as a writer, but I also can, and will introduce myself as a romance novelist. 
     So when you need to escape, I’m here for you! I promise love, fun, and a few tears along the way, but most of all, I promise that happy ending that we all crave. 
4 Comments
Theresa
3/9/2016 08:13:57 am

I am so happy for you! I can't wait to hold your book in my hands!

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Lily Dobb
3/9/2016 12:29:29 pm

Thank you, Theresa!

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Julie link
3/9/2016 10:33:47 am

You are a true "Romance Novelist" even in a short sharing of who you are-you encompass hope and inspiration on many levels.

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Lily Dobb
3/9/2016 12:30:22 pm

Thank you so much! I can't wait to share Lizzie's story!

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