My Super Support System

Maybe your favorite support system is your dog, or your girlfriend, or your favorite buddy at work.  Everyone needs a support group, those folks that say, “Atta girl!” when you most need it.  Those folks that give their time.  Those folks that show up.  Whether we call them support systems, support staff, or support friends, our lives flow better when they are around. If we are lucky, we also have support family.

In my writing world, I feel like my support system people have been working overtime lately.  I had my first book signing event in April, at my favorite tack store (Spokane Tack Trunk), and it was a grand success.  The Tack Trunk staff were kind and friendly. I sold books, I signed books, and I shopped in the store during the slow moments, spending all my earnings.  My friend Morgan sold and signed her books, too.  But more than the selling and the signing, I was amazed that people showed up.  My friends showed up.  Morgan’s friends showed up.  People from my writers’ group showed up (even though they already had copies of my book), and they brought friends.  Some of my horsey mentors showed up with their friends.  My local son and his girlfriend showed up just to say hi.  For a fun surprise, my San Diego son showed up to give me support along with a bouquet of flowers!  I felt like a dancer after a Broadway show, receiving flowers and bowing to the crowd!  Even a few strangers showed up for the book signing.  I know I’m making it sound like hundreds of people showed up, where it was maybe more like 25 or so, but I sold 12 books!  I would have been pleased with three!  Needless to say, I’m not rich yet, but it was a good day.

Thanks to all my friends, family, and supporters.  I feel loved, appreciated, and happy.  I am enjoying this writing adventure. I have my large support group to thank for pushing, prodding, cheering me on, and simply showing up as I continue my journey as a writer.    

Thanks!

[Photo credits Pexels.com, and Mac Frederick]