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Just One More Page: Confessions of a Hopeless Addict

Alright, let's be honest. Step one is admitting you have a problem.

"My name is Jordan, and I... I'm a writer."

Phew. Feels good to get that off my chest.

But it's not just a hobby, is it? Not a quaint little pastime like collecting artisanal thimbles or competitive dog grooming. No, for many of us, writing isn't a choice; it's a compulsion. It's an addiction.

Forget shady back alleys; our dens are cluttered desks. Forget track marks; we've got...

Ah, the indie author's dilemma: reviews. Those golden stars, those eloquent (or not-so-eloquent) blurbs that can either launch your book into the stratosphere or leave it in the digital dustbins of Amazon. We all crave them, right? It's like a virtual pat on the back, a digital thumbs-up from the reading gods.

And then, there's the siren song of the paid-for review. Oh, the promises! 'Reach thousands of readers!' 'Your book will be the next big thing!' It's tempting, isn't it? Especially when...

If there’s one thing I’ve learned about writing, it’s that the stories have a way of finding you when you’re ready for them. That’s how I ended up here—telling stories, putting words on the page, and sharing them with anyone who might enjoy the ride.

This space is more than just a place for my own writing. It’s also a place to talk about the writer’s life—especially the unique challenges of being an Indie author. From the highs of creating something out of nothing to the struggles of getting...