True Confessions- An Author's Thoughts

I confess, I am still in the dark when it comes to marketing. I am tweeting my little heart out, creating videos, sending releases to the paper, talking on facebook...and I still don't really know if any of it is making a difference.

I confess, it does bother me that the people I know personally don't buy my book. Othe authors tell me not to let it bother me, and I try. I really do. But if my friends don't support the book, why should strangers? (But I do think my fellow indie authors for at least being a sounding board. Rationally I know you are right.)

I confess, as much as I love teaching, I'd rather be a writer full time.

I confess, I want this to translate into a career. The only dream career I,ve ever had is to be an author.

I confess, I like my book and I like my characters. Am I wrong for wanting others to like them too?