THE AUTHORS

THE AUTHORS

There has to be some inclination
To sit down and write a book;
And then a bit of real persuasion
To have someone stop and take a look.

We put our hearts and souls therein
And perhaps the world will see
That those words are pretty special
At least to you - and me.

We gather all our very best
And take them to a printer,
It comes back, fresh and clean;
Maybe it will sell - by winter!

We've got a fine collection
Of books to offer to the masses;
The print is very legible,
You hardly need your glasses!

To see our names as the authors
Makes us feel a little funny,
We want to be remembered but
It would be nice if we had money.

I guess it pays to advertise,
My co-author is doing very well;
And as soon as I get started
There's a few that I can sell.

Self-publishing is a lot of work
And costs a good bit of cash,
But we write a lot of good stuff -
It's sure not a bunch of trash!

So if you see the authors
And you take the time to read;
Then buy the book to read again
That's all we really need!

Love, Julie was the first one,
Followed fast by Flying Free;
Then came "A Long Road Home"
For veterans like Monty and me.

We may never make the best seller list
But we've given it a shot -
And that, my friend, takes courage -
You can buy the book - or not.

The authors who write here online
May all have the same dream,
For this is where it all began
After Love, Julie was first seen.

God bless the authors who try to do
The work that will be treasured;
And if the work comes from the heart
It really can't be measured!

Countrymom

"I write, therefore - I am"

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