My friends, I am extremely proud to be making this post. When I was young, I insisted that I didn’t write for exposure. I had no intentions of publishing or even finding readers. The older I got and the more I just kept writing anyway … it became clear that it wasn’t true. I did find readers. Then I found friends because of it. I have been actively indie in a serious way for roughly four years. Recently, my partner and I decided it was time to make it the most official it can be. So we dedicated and started a business.
What does that change? For you, nothing really. For us, well, not that much, honestly, on a day-to-day level. However, I’ve found a new sense of accomplishment in this move. Never in my life did I dream I’d be a business owner. That may sound, I don’t know, self-defeatist, but it wasn’t something I’d considered. That has changed and almost on a whim. What began as a way to focus resources and separate spending has become a milestone in my writing journey. Not just for me but also for a man who has unquestioningly supported all my decisions as an indie author. It’s worth mentioning, too, that there are quite a few other people who have consistently given me support, and I am eternally grateful for them, too. It took a whole village to get me here. Here I am!
Moving forward, we will be funneling a lot of our online presence and effort through Black Feather Press. If you see posts on your varying socials from us, please take a moment to smash all the buttons – like, share, comment. You know the drill. We’re not trying to monetize on those socials, just trying to spread the word. Meanwhile, I’ll be making a lot more effort to be present in a physical sense. That means more in-person events. That might be the last hurdle I’ve yet to clear, but I’m determined to fix that. My first one is already scheduled. I mentioned in my last post, for those who might be local to me, that I’ll be at the Cocoa Village Book Fest on April 5th (Cocoa, Florida). I’m equal parts nervous and excited.
Now comes the appeal. If you haven’t already, please take a moment to follow us on social media.
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I will continue to make this blog my central location for important announcements and news. As always, your continued patronage is greatly appreciated. Check back, too, as I’m thinking of running an ebook sale but I haven’t decided which book or when yet. Thanks!
Aj Elmore, Author 