Here's Part 3, the final part of this series where I talk about the most astonishing piece of luck, a woman called Penny and hitting the New York Times bestseller list.
My boy's are 27 and 25, unfortunately Easter isn't as special to them. One was in Bali with Fiance and the other one wasn't really interested. But my husband and myself celebrated together ❤️. I had to work on Easter Monday. I love that they are independent and enjoying their lives, as it's how I bought them up.
Natasha, I am embarrassed to admit I just finally got around to reading all three articles about how you became a best-selling author. I held onto the original email for over a year and I'm so glad I did. We'll just say 2023 was a very challenging year for me, so I'm glad I still had those emails.
Ironically I was just at Costco earlier today, and had no idea who Pennie was either. But now every time I got past the book section I'll think of you. I've followed you on FB and we've had some comments back and forth. I'm BabsTZ there.
Thank you for sharing your story. I sincerely appreciate the fact that you don't sugar coat the writing process and that you acknowledge that it is a mix of talent, hard work, and luck. You're an inspiration for those of us who are aspiring authors.
Also, I would have added 'be on the New York Times bestseller list' to my bucket list just to cross it off too.
I really love how open you are to sharing your story, Natasha. It's incredibly comforting and encouraging for aspiring authors to know how successful people, like yourself, get to where they are - makes me feel like I can do it too! With a bit of luck, haha.
Thank you for this series. Best wishes for the rest of your writing journey x
Thanks for sharing, Natasha. From your books to these beautiful posts and your Instagram joy, you inspire me to persist. Rejection aside, writing is the my absolute favorite creative challenge. xoxo
Thank you for sharing your writing journey. It goes to show that success can come in the most unexpected of places, like Pennie’s Picks of Costco.
Like you, I’m a lover of stories and will always write my own. I’m getting my first novel published this year and having that book in my hand is a dream come true and whatever happens after that is a bonus.
I loved The Three Lives of Alix St Pierre and I’m enjoying listening to the Riviera House on audible. I prefer listening to your stories rather than reading them because otherwise I would miss the beautiful French pronunciation from the narrator. Also, it’s nice at the end of the working day to close my eyes and get swept away into the exciting and sumptuous worlds you create.
Wow, what a journey! I had no idea I found you during the upwards phase of your career, I assumed you were already an established and top selling author. I was on my way to the Maldives (very special) in April 2019 and always buy a book at the airport- The French Photographer was the start of my journey with you, and have since read every one of your books, I need to thank Pennie too I guess :)
The first book of yours that I read was Her Mother's Secret. I've read 6 more since and planning on reading the rest. I really enjoy your style and find it hard to put your books down once I've got into the story. Thank you for the word pictures that you create and the enjoyment they give.
Natasha, it’s just so heartening to read your journey blogs, thank you. I woke this morning determined to start rewriting the first draft of my story , which I lost in the 2019 -2020 bushfires. Sadly the pages lay empty as I contemplate the feat . You are such an inspiration, thank you again. I’ll get there. For now I shall have to be satisfied reading others. Please keep writing. We need more captivating stories!
My boy's are 27 and 25, unfortunately Easter isn't as special to them. One was in Bali with Fiance and the other one wasn't really interested. But my husband and myself celebrated together ❤️. I had to work on Easter Monday. I love that they are independent and enjoying their lives, as it's how I bought them up.
Natasha, I am embarrassed to admit I just finally got around to reading all three articles about how you became a best-selling author. I held onto the original email for over a year and I'm so glad I did. We'll just say 2023 was a very challenging year for me, so I'm glad I still had those emails.
Ironically I was just at Costco earlier today, and had no idea who Pennie was either. But now every time I got past the book section I'll think of you. I've followed you on FB and we've had some comments back and forth. I'm BabsTZ there.
Thank you for sharing your story. I sincerely appreciate the fact that you don't sugar coat the writing process and that you acknowledge that it is a mix of talent, hard work, and luck. You're an inspiration for those of us who are aspiring authors.
Also, I would have added 'be on the New York Times bestseller list' to my bucket list just to cross it off too.
I love reading your comments and thoughts on reading and writing (among other things!) almost as much as I enjoy reading your books. Thanks :)
I really love how open you are to sharing your story, Natasha. It's incredibly comforting and encouraging for aspiring authors to know how successful people, like yourself, get to where they are - makes me feel like I can do it too! With a bit of luck, haha.
Thank you for this series. Best wishes for the rest of your writing journey x
The Paris Seamstress remains my favorite of your books.
Thanks for sharing, Natasha. From your books to these beautiful posts and your Instagram joy, you inspire me to persist. Rejection aside, writing is the my absolute favorite creative challenge. xoxo
Yes! I was one of the buyers from Costco and now I am one of your biggest fans! Thank-you for sharing your journey! (From Indianapolis, IN)
I would like to be in the running to receive The Homecoming.
My first book by Natasha was The Paris Orphan. I loved it! One of my most favorite books!
Proof that dreams can come true! I love reading your books Natasha and obviously so do many others!
Thank you for sharing your writing journey. It goes to show that success can come in the most unexpected of places, like Pennie’s Picks of Costco.
Like you, I’m a lover of stories and will always write my own. I’m getting my first novel published this year and having that book in my hand is a dream come true and whatever happens after that is a bonus.
I loved The Three Lives of Alix St Pierre and I’m enjoying listening to the Riviera House on audible. I prefer listening to your stories rather than reading them because otherwise I would miss the beautiful French pronunciation from the narrator. Also, it’s nice at the end of the working day to close my eyes and get swept away into the exciting and sumptuous worlds you create.
Wow, what a journey! I had no idea I found you during the upwards phase of your career, I assumed you were already an established and top selling author. I was on my way to the Maldives (very special) in April 2019 and always buy a book at the airport- The French Photographer was the start of my journey with you, and have since read every one of your books, I need to thank Pennie too I guess :)
Thanks for sharing your journey. It’s inspiring and I’ve carved out some more writing space in my diary this week. Sometimes it seems like an
Insurmountable task to write a novel but your story is motivating. Ive read 3 of your books and am
Keen to read more! Also interested in Kate Morton’s latest book.
Just finished Kate Morton's last novel. Love to be in the draw for Homecoming.
How did you spend your Easter?
Love getting lost in your novels.
The first book of yours that I read was Her Mother's Secret. I've read 6 more since and planning on reading the rest. I really enjoy your style and find it hard to put your books down once I've got into the story. Thank you for the word pictures that you create and the enjoyment they give.
Natasha, it’s just so heartening to read your journey blogs, thank you. I woke this morning determined to start rewriting the first draft of my story , which I lost in the 2019 -2020 bushfires. Sadly the pages lay empty as I contemplate the feat . You are such an inspiration, thank you again. I’ll get there. For now I shall have to be satisfied reading others. Please keep writing. We need more captivating stories!
Good wishes, Fiona. Kiah NSW, Australia.