Lena Jones

Jeff Gerke asked an interesting question on his writers tip of the week page. Why do you want to be published?
It was a thought provoking question. When I first started my WIP I just wanted to write it for me, because I have always wanted to write a book. After spending time writing and my husband telling me that I should pursue my writing passion and possibly publication I really got excited about that possibility.
So here I sit, pondering over the question why do I want to be published?
My grandmother wrote. She wrote articles, kids stories and short stories. To my knowledge she had an article published and she took writing classes. Cancer ruined her dream and she became to sick to write and later passed away.
I know my love of reading was passed from her and I assume my desire to write probably came from her as well.
I believe it is safe to say my number one reason for wanting to get a book published would be in her honor. I have written the acknowledgement in my mind a dozen times and when the time comes for my first novel to be published it will be because of her dream and for her.
I don't know if that reason is approved by the writing industry but it is what is propelling me forward, that and my wonderful encouraging husband who believes I can do anything and tells me so all of the time. Thank you hubby.
So here I sit, blubbering like a baby, the smell of my grandmothers books and ciggerette smoke invading my memories. It is good to keep in mind why we are doing things, so this one is for you Grasmy.