andrewmcquinn

I'm still learning to navigate this site. I sure hope people visit my books page and drop me a line

It's been a hectic week and I haven't had the chance to properly introduce myself. I am the author of My Father's Secret a YA gay fiction novel which tells the story of Kyle McKinley a young man discovering his sexuality. Kyle's story much deeper as you experience the trials and tribulations of high school, the thrill of a first kiss, the pain of being bullied, and the denial that follows after Kyle is kicked out of the house for being gay. Below is a link to my books facebook page, check it out if you wish. https://www.facebook.com/pages/My-Fathers-Secret/1492015884345741?fref=ts I have a strong passion for writing and recently came to terms with the idea that maybe this is what I am meant to do. I hope this social network of writers such as myself will reach out and introduce themselves, and if you fancy ask me a question about myself.

I thought it would be fun to share different things we've written over the years. I'll start it off with a poem I wrote in high school creative writing. Keeping with the holiday season. There once was a boy named Troy. Who for Christmas received some kind of girls toy. Try as he might, he could not use it right. As for Troy, he's no longer a boy.

Thanks for all the welcomes.

New to the site and trying to figure it out, any and all advice would be appreciated. I grew up on a small island in Maine, and currently live in Las Vegas. I'm working to self publish my first novel and writing a second. Hello one and all.

P.s how so i find reviewers? Does goodreads count?

I have a facebook for my book you can find it by searching for My Father's Secret my profile photo on this site matches it. The topic at hand isn't the editor, I'm getting a second opinion later this week, and trust the one I have now. What I'm wondering is what things can I take care of when its in the editing stages. I know I can't copyright it, and I don't believe I can get ISBN numbers yet either. So what can I do? Do those who have self published have advice on techniques and ways to promote a product you can't physically show people? I have my thoughts, I'd love to do a reading but is that allowed? Haha. Thoughts?

Hello fellow GA I need some advice. I'm in the process of self publishing my first novel, something that as the holidays hit I have put at the waist side. I've lost some of my drive to complete the tasks needed and feel I'm hitting my own personal road blocks. I'm impatient with the process, and am waiting for the editor to finish editing my novel. However its taken longer than I expected it yo, and with no finished product I have no idea hot to advertise for my book and promote it. Can anyone please offer up advice from their own situations?