I've had a lot of questions recently about how book sales are going, and the honest answer is, I have no idea. The even more honest answer is, it's not really about the money.

Folks ask where they should buy the book so I get a better cut, and truly, it doesn't matter. People want to help and I think that is amazing, but even checking my book out from the library - or requesting that your library order it if it isn't in the system - would help me out. The best thing you can do for me? If you liked my books, recommend them. Review them. Loan your copy to a friend. If you can't afford copies but want to read, ask me for one and I'll loan you mine. Really, really.

Because it's not about the money right now. it's about reach.

I will get paid, eventually, but I have no delusions about how much (not much). And while I absolutely believe that writers ought to be compensated well for their work, and that making a living writing is often the end game, that's not where I am right now. I work full-time and will likely continue to work full-time for the foreseeable future. I like what I do, so I'm okay with it. Writing for a living isn't something I can dream of until my books are in more hands and heads.

So, if you want me to keep writing and creating, share. Your thoughts, what you liked, what you didn't like, what you wanted to see more of, what you want to read next. Tell me, and tell the readers that you know. Share your copies with friends and family who you think would like them, too. Review, please, on Amazon and Goodreads.

This is a pretty bold cry from me in response to the love I've felt following the publication of my second book. Anyone who knows me knows that I don't like to ask for help even when I really need it - missed out on a critical life skill there, I know - but this is how you can help me, if you want to help me.

And if you don't or can't or forget or won't, that's cool, too. No one book is for every person, and we're still friends.