Putting Myself Out There

I'm going to be bluntly frank with you all.  There isn't a day that passes when I don't question whether or not I should continue writing fic.  This has only so much to do with the naysayers.  If anything, their uncouth and uncalled for words, that they have the nerve to call a "review," usually spur me on further.

Most of my fears have more to do with comparing myself to other writers.  

As I look over the fics I've published, I cringe at my early efforts, also known as To Protect and Serve an Angel.  It makes sense to me as to why I quit writing it a few years ago.  It was, and still is in my mind, "weak tea."  And this Southern Girl hates weak tea.  In other words, it flopped, which is not the best thing for a new writer.

Fast forward several months later, and I have another failure by the name of Twilighting.

As I sit in front of my laptop, I wonder if this happens to other fic authors?  Or am I the only one?

Putting your words out in front of an audience is intimidating, frightening.  It amazes me that anyone would want to read the things that come from my mind.  I can only hope that y'all continue to love the plots and my words.  

I'm different.  Even among a grope of people who are unique, I tend to stand out.  This has held true every day of my life.  I go against the grain.  Perhaps that is part of my appeal.  

I had to attach a picture of my favorite couple.  They make me happy, and so do my fans/readers/friends.

Love, Ashley  XXOO

P.S.  If Walls Could Talk is LIVE!!  Read and enjoy it!