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Why can't I be proud of what Ive done.

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I got my first novel published this year but I don't feel proud or happy about it. I look at my book and its like someone else wrote it maybe its down to the depression I had suffered for three years. Everyone. Else is happier than I am about it. Ive tried for years to do this and still feel nothing.

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Lynl

Be proud and hold your head up high, so many try and never get published. Congrats to you my friend!

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Phoenix2173 in reply toLynl

Thankyou I appreciate your kind words

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Lynl in reply toPhoenix2173

Believe it, you have to be smart and talented to do what you have done. What is the title of your book . Where can we get a copy?

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Phoenix2173 in reply toLynl

Hi its on amazon. Called Rebellion. Russell DJ Elcock

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Lynl in reply toPhoenix2173

I will look for it

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Satsuma

Hey now, That is cool you did this .. Well done Phoenix2173 I can understand how you feel as I am the same when I accomplish things. It is like they mean nothing to us .. This is low self worth and low self esteem. We don't feel we make a difference to ourselves or to anyone. And yes I would like to know what it is called.

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Phoenix2173 in reply toSatsuma

Thankyou for that its often hard to accept success. I'm glad I'm not alone in feeling that way.

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Satsuma in reply toPhoenix2173

No I have always felt like this all my life.

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Phoenix2173 in reply toSatsuma

I hope you can get over it soon.

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Satsuma in reply toPhoenix2173

Thanks but you know there is not an instant fix. Am working on it.

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Phoenix2173 in reply toSatsuma

Good luck

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Satsuma in reply toPhoenix2173

Thanks and I hope.you find a way out of this too

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sweetiepye

I think part of what you are feeling is the creative process. You have to let go in order to move on. People who cling to past work or to live in it's glory stagnate. I am not a sci=fi or fantasy fan, but I did read what was on Amazon . good start. Most people don't get that far. Remember , it isn't the destination, it's the journey. Pam

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