I started this Blog several years ago, so I could respond to other people's Blogs out there. I decided it was time to come out from a private Blog and go public. I want to do this for many reasons, but mostly because I have reached a crossroads in my life where I am confident in myself that I can share my thoughts. I still have a private Blog, but this one will always remain open.
My name is Mary, and I am a fan of many things. Primarily Superman, Smallville, Harry Potter, Pushing Daisies, The Tudors, Supernatural, and more; but I am not going to go into those at the moment.
For those of you who don’t know who I am, I am a professional graphic designer by day, and a self-published novelist the rest of the time. I currently have what I like to call, “the draft everyone can read,” of my first novel published on the web called “Mercury Brightman: The First Sign” (http://www.MercuryBrightman.com). It is available for reading, and online order, but please note I am currently editing it to clean up many of the errors in it. I am also trying to obtain a publisher at the moment and am open to offers from legit literary agents or publishers.
In addition to this publication I have also self-published “Zoey Zigmody and Something Spotty” (http://www.ZoeyZigmody.com). I have several other projects I am working on simultaneously, including my own personal and spiritual makeover. The past five years have been very turbulent and unexpected. Job, after job lead me to the great state of Arizona, where I now reside. In the last year, I have accomplished many things, but most of all I have found faith again.
I am not a born-again-something-or-other, or part of any cult I know of. I am apart of a movement of people who are looking towards positive thinking, and believe that thoughts become things, and mind is truly over matter. It is known throughout the world as “The Secret” by Rhonda Byrnes, and can be perceived as “new age”. Regardless of your point of view, the point of my view is that it is working for me. I feel better then I ever have, and I am truly happy about my life.
It is no real secret however that I am a driven person when it comes to “fame”. I don’t necessarily seek the fame so much, as I seek the monetary rewards that come with it. However, I do have limits as to what I will do to get it. I have had about 5 minutes of “fame” when I appeared on Season 4’s American Idol. Look it up, it’s out there. I have to agree with the judges that I just wasn’t ready. I am a good singer, but I lack confidence on stage. With stars and cameras on me, I was a sitting duck. I think if I had known what I know now, then, I might have performed better. Nonetheless, it just wasn’t for me.
I decided then and there that I would pursue my passion for writing and composing thought as much as I can. It hasn’t been remotely what I expected, but it is definitely been interesting. It can be challenging to fit the life of a writer into one’s daily life with a full-time job and a pension for laziness, but I am trying. No writer should write if the mood doesn’t strike. A writer must be driven by their inner storyteller before they can put thought to keyboard, otherwise the words just come out wonky and forced. However, I am of the persuasion to keep moving forward and try to tackle it head on as best you can. One step at a time.
So this is the start of what I believe will be an interesting endeavor in sharing my soul. Please note, I don’t have time to read other people’s Blogs religiously or follow anymore lives, but I do care. Please don’t take offense if I don’t get back with you immediately. I have a great deal on my plate, and I am sort of on a diet of the mind as of late. Till then, thank you for joining. I look forward to sharing thoughts and feelings over the coming future.
-Mary E. Gober
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