Hey, look I'm an author. Love me! Love me! Love me! I wrote a book. Buy it! Let me just sit back and enjoy my spoils and let me get on with writing another book so you can buy that, too! Love me some more!

I'm sure that's how a lot of newbie authors perceive the world of publishing. If you have written a book, good on ya! But please be aware, being a writer is a long, long road. Self promotion is a must these days and the only way to do this is be active in as many things as you possibly can. People (readers) want to know more about you. Gone are the days when an author could lock him/herself away and just type out pages and pages of work.

Being a best selling author, or even a good selling author takes time, effort and above all, dedication. Sure, all the "love you's" will come. But not instantly and certainly not in these times where people aren't so eager to part with their hard earned dollars. Sorry to disappoint. My advice...don't give up your day job.