I wrote O for Orgasm: A Short Erotic Tale as an short introduction for those who have never read any of my erotic stories. Needless to say, it was not highly praised and I had to redesign the cover several times. After I finished it, I thought it was exactly what I wanted it to be but after careful consideration, I decided to revamp and submit a new copy. I love writing erotic tales as well as romance and horror. I'm most comfortable writing children's stories and poems. I wish, like so many other writers/authors, that I could write full time but alas my day job won't allow for this. I know that success doesn't come over night but you can dream about it every night. For those of you that aspire to write or have even written a short tale or two, don't be deterred by critics. Criticism is a good thing because it makes you more aware of the areas that you need to work on. Therefore, criticism, in a sense, makes you better in the end.
It took me awhile to come to this understanding. I have to admit when I read my first bad review, I wanted to cry... I wanted to pull down all my books... I even contemplated giving up writing all together. But that's not the way to live. You have to understand that everyone won't like your writing style, your method or even your subject matter. Some writers use pin names but I use my own name. When the criticism came my way, I took it personal. It was a direct hit to my ego, just kidding. Seriously, I needed it because when a customer purchases a product, whether its from a manufacturer, designer or an author, they deserve the best because its their hard earned money that their spending. When you create something, don't do it halfheartedly. If it's not perfect, go back to the drawing board or simply revamp it. This is a lesson that I constantly learn each and every day. I always ask the students before they turn in assignments, "Are you sure everything is correct? Are you sure you did your best?" It's something we need to ask ourselves in every sector of our lives. The same is true when you get a great review on a book or praise for a job well done. Don't just stop there. There is always room for improvement. Strive to be the very best. The revamped version of O for Orgasm will be available shortly in many places where e-books are sold. Be sure to drop me a line and let me know what you think about the changes. If you have questions or comments about this book or any of my other works, please email me or leave your questions and comments in the section below.
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