Book publication has been an exhausting journey—one that has challenged me to grow in several ways. I’ve learned how to persevere despite rejection, get past the sting of criticism (well, sort of), and even change my sleep schedule. Case in point: I did a west coast radio interview after midnight last night. Or was that this morning?
At any rate, there have been times when I’ve been tempted to feel bad and to worry. But whenever those negative sensations crept into my being during the past week, one of you did something to perk me up. For instance, several of you took photos of yourselves holding Project: Happily Ever After and posted them on Facebook. Others emailed or tweeted to me just how much you loved it and related to it. Still others pulled little strings behind the scenes—email introducing me to your friends who blog, write about relationships or something else.
And you voted for me as one of the Top 10 Marriage blogs. Thanks to you all, I made the list for the second year in a row!
I can’t thank you enough for your support. It truly keeps me going. You all keep me sane. You remind me of who I am and of who I want to be. You give me courage.
Some Book News
- My friend Roxanne at ChampionOfMyHeart did a nice review of Project: Happily Ever After. What I love about this is Roxanne writes about dogs. The book is about marriage. She found a way to pair the two.
- You can listen to my interview with Lee Rosen on StayHappilyMarried.
- I’ve been writing a series of posts for Mom It Forward that you all might enjoy. For instance, you might like the one about mistakes unhappy moms make in the bedroom.
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I’m loving the book. I’m half way thru. And strangely, it came right when my marriage hit the skids. So, I hope to be able to use a lot of your experiences to help with my marriage.
But what do you do when your husband doesn’t want to talk things out??? My husband said on Saturday: “talking doesn’t change anything”. My question to that was: “did talking with your prior two wives change anything?”. He replied with: “you’re off point”. In my head I was, that’s exactly the point, is it me or is it you???
So, Alisa, what do you do about that one, or is it coming up in the book and I just have to get to that section. (I’m at your trip to NY.) Help!
Congrats on the top ten marriage blog award! That is awesome! And I read your article at the Mom it Forward blog. Great write and sooo true.
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I am so happy for you, Alisa! I’m glad you’re feeling loved–as much as we can all go around saying “I don’t care what people think,” and “anyone who doesn’t like me can bite me,” I still believe that we ALL want to be loved. Especially when we pour our hearts and souls into something we love so much, and sacrifice for it. As you have done with your book! I can’t imagine the exhaustion you’re feeling, but I do know what is like to be dog tired. It’s always fantastic to know you’re loved, appreciated and that your hard work is paying off! Bravo! I’m going to go take a picture of myself holding your book and post in on Facebook right NOW! Great idea! I’ll also email that picture to you so then I’ll be entered into the contest! I still haven’t had time to write my official review–but I want to do it justice. And also, I’m writing in my head first–you’re a writer, you know what mean by that! Anyway, glad you’re feeling and believing and knowing you’re loved–because you are! Stay encouraged, hopeful and positive–there will always be those who don’t like, and don’t agree with us, but foo foo on them–there are PLENTY more who adore us! We all adore you, for sure! Happy Holidays!
Many Blessings,
-Sarah Liz