Yesterday I uploaded sample work from 'Life Script' on the publishing website Authonomy. I got up very early to do this, and then had a cup of coffee whilst watching dawn break over the city skyline. When I came back ot my computer at 7am, someone had already 'backed' my book!
Making your work public feels so vulnerable: open to comments and criticism, hopefully people will like it but what if they don't?!? It's hard to choose the moment, that old problem of procrastination masquerading as perfectionism. But my book is climbing steadily up the ratings, other writers have sent messages saying they like it, and there is a wonderful feeling of camaraderie and support. The internet has such potential for publicity and networking, making it possible to share interests that would have been sidelined before. Do sign on if you haven't already - see website details in blog title - and register you support!
Life Works is an ad hoc, alternative and occasionally aspirational approach to everyday life. Drawing on a combination of sense, sensibility and ancient wisdom it shows the relevance of mythic themes and archetypal figures to the modern world. Jane Bailey Bain teaches mythology in West London. Her book 'LifeWorks' was published in January 2012. For more information and further postings, visit the main LifeWorks site at http://janebaileybain.wordpress.com/
