A reader told me
I’d sell a lot more books
if I had my books
in X format.
I need an increase
in sales
if I want to keep
the romance novel business
alive.
And my first impulse
was to do what she advised.
I talked to a loved one.
He reminded me
of all the reasons
why I don’t offer X format.
I then quashed my impulse
to offer X format now.
We’re human.
We have emotions.
And sometimes our emotions
f*ck up our lives
by pushing us
into making terrible decisions.
Choose someone
to approach
when your emotions threaten
to take control.
Choose that person now.
When your emotions
AREN’T in control.
This person should be
the voice of reason.
They shouldn’t be easily swayed
by you and your convincing arguments.
They should have the ability
to repeat all your great reasons
back to you.
Designate someone
to approach
when your emotions threaten
to take over.