I did it. After a little more than a year and endless pages of notes written on post its, scrap paper and napkins, I submitted my first book proposal. Not a bad way to start off the new year.
I'm a total sap who believes in fate and signs from the universe so yesterday when Facebook suggested I "like" a page of a publisher who has an interest in books about Autism, I took it as a sign to get my ass in gear. No more talking about it, it was time to just do it. I know the reality. I know chances are extremely high my first attempt will be met with a rejection letter. I tell myself I'll be able to handle it, but we all know the truth.
I can be a little sensitive.
I'm much better now than I used to be. In the past if someone told me they didn't like my writing, my shoes, my hair, whatever, I took it way too personally. Now I'm much more inclined to say "screw you and the horse you rode in on" but this book is different. It truly has my heart in it. I've felt for a long time that sharing parts of Joshua's story would be helpful to other kids and parents trying to deal with the Autism spectrum and I really hope others feel the same way. If you'll allow me to get a bit sappy for a moment, I believe it is my calling. We're on this journey to help others and let them know that while Autism is hard and can be very alienating, they're not alone.
Because of this I'm going to have to put on my big girl panties and be prepared to get my little feelings hurt. I might get a hundred no's, but all I need is one yes.
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