Tossing my recent self-pubbing and e-pubbing experience out there

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merrihiatt

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Whizzzzzzzzz... that was March flying by. Ha! I did not write once in March. Had a horrible cold for a solid week requiring me to stay home in bed (thank goodness for sick leave).

Sales were about the same, around 40 or 50. I used to track and chart so carefully, but not anymore. Now I just check sales stats every few days or so. My Smashwords and affiliates sales are about half what they were last year at this time. In 2013 I had an inexplicable increase at Smashwords, but that stopped toward the end of the year. Through most of the year, I had been selling in about an equal split Amazon KDP and Smashwords and affiliates.

I don't want to jinx April, but I really need to get back into a writing routine. I noticed I said the same thing at the beginning of March. Hmm...
 

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Thanks for the update, merrihiatt. I hope to have sales as solid as yours someday. I've been struggling with climbing back into the writing chair too, lately. Hope you're feeling better and getting back into that consistent writing routine.
 

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Thanks for keeping us updated. I hope you're able to get back into your writing groove soon.
 

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Thanks for the update, Merri! I love how consistent your sales are. I hope to hit that kind of consistency some day!

I went through a writing drought as well through January and February. Then, with some help from some wonderful people, I snapped out of it. Now, I'm back in the groove and feeling great. Sometimes I think we just need to go with the ebb and flow of the muse, realizing that when she wants a vacation, she's gonna get her vacation! LOL But she always seems to come back. :)
 

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I know everyone else in the SP forum will be saddened to see the news about Merri here. She was always such a support to everyone here, celebrating their successes and offering encouragement through the difficult times.
 

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I've been in touch with Merri's pastor, who informs me that Merri suffered a heart attack yesterday, and passed away last night.

She will be very much missed. I know our sympathies go out to her family and loved ones.
 

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I've been in touch with Merri's pastor, who informs me that Merri suffered a heart attack yesterday, and passed away last night.

She will be very much missed. I know our sympathies go out to her family and loved ones.

Oh no. Oh no. I am so sorry.

Merri was such a pillar of this community. She was amazing, and inspiring, and she will be very, very missed. I learned so much from her. She was incredibly generous and unfailingly kind.

If there is an address to send regrets/flowers to, someone please let me know over PM.
 

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My god. This is too sudden. I just can't... there are no words.

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I'm stunned. She was always so upbeat and positive and forward-looking.
 

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How incredibly sad. I will miss following her writing journey.

Rest in peace.
 

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This comes like a bolt out of the blue. Hers was one of very few self-publishing threads I follow; I just loved her upbeat attitude and generosity towards others. My heart goes out to her family and friends. She will be sorely missed here.
 

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I don't visit this site much but when I do Merri's thread is one I always check up on. This is terribly sad news. She was such a passionate and prolific writer. I am just one of many who have been inspired by her journey and her generosity in sharing it.
 
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I was so very sad to learn of Merri's passing. She was always generous in her support of others, and was an inspiration to me.

I've closed this thread as it seems inappropriate to continue it without her.
 
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