It Is Finished!
Posted by LoisLane at Wednesday, October 03, 2007 5:50 AM and is filed under Times in Life,La Escribadora 
I always knew I had a story to tell but every time I sat down to start writing it, fear struck. What if I couldn't do it? What if no one bought the manuscript? What if it just plain sucked?
Those fears stopped me from writing for almost four months until they lost out to an inner strength and courage I have recently rediscovered through these adventures you have been so kind to read about. So, none of those doubts matter now because it is finally finished.
Yes, my family, my friends; I have completed my first novel. I wrote the welcomed and obligatory, "The End" at precisely 22:12 Prague time (GMT +1) on October 2.
This is such a momentus occasion for me because its completion begins a whole new chapter of my life. A chapter where I will experience things I have only dreamed. There is still a long road ahead, as I still have edits upon edits, but all that I envisioned for my life is only now within my grasp.
I am telling you this because I know you will celebrate along with me, as each of you have unwittingly encouraged me to continue when self-motivation went on holiday!
In return I offer a heartfelt, thank you.
Those fears stopped me from writing for almost four months until they lost out to an inner strength and courage I have recently rediscovered through these adventures you have been so kind to read about. So, none of those doubts matter now because it is finally finished.
Yes, my family, my friends; I have completed my first novel. I wrote the welcomed and obligatory, "The End" at precisely 22:12 Prague time (GMT +1) on October 2.
This is such a momentus occasion for me because its completion begins a whole new chapter of my life. A chapter where I will experience things I have only dreamed. There is still a long road ahead, as I still have edits upon edits, but all that I envisioned for my life is only now within my grasp.
I am telling you this because I know you will celebrate along with me, as each of you have unwittingly encouraged me to continue when self-motivation went on holiday!
In return I offer a heartfelt, thank you.
Congratulations! i am so envious. How beautiful it is to actually follow your dream. Thanks for sharing it with me.
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Congrats!! So proud of you!
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Congratulations Ailene! I'm happy for you and proud of you... Can't wait to buy my copy. Inspired by your example...
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That's fantastic Aileen!
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Thanks! It's great to hear from you! How are things in Paris? I'm thinking about swinging back through in 2008...
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Same ol', same ol'! Get in touch if you come back this way, I should still be here
PS: Sorry...Spelled your name wrong
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Welcome to the literary world! Most sit down, talk about, and dream about writing. You have done it. You have completed and accomplished what so many aspire to every day. I am so proud of you. I welcome you with open arms in the new and exciting world of publishing.
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Congratulations! That is so inspiring. I have been trying to write a book for years... except I almost never sat down to write! You're blog is making me less afraid to do a lot of things!
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Congrats chica...way to go - cant wait to read it.. ur starting to inspire me - nothing is impossible in this life.
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Great news! I am happy to be a friend that can say... I remember when.
How very cool for you.
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LL,
I am happy for you. Listen to the wind and hear someone in the distance clapping for you. It is me. The literary road is a long, arduous one; to complete this journey is admirable. So take a bow, I am standing in applause.
sean
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Congrats! I finished my application last night, too (which is why I'm just waking up!) I cannot wait to see you on Oprah
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CONGRATS Ailene!!! So much unhappiness and pain these days...it is so awesome to finally hear some good news!! Can't wait to read it!!!!
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Great job and congratulations!! Perserverance really pays off. May God continue to lead you as your Dream continues.
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congrats on finishing your book! what's the topic? way to see it through, especially while travelling (is it about travelling?) in any case, congrats!
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Congrats. It's been a while. I hope all is well
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