Almost My Birthday - and Other Updates

3/19/2013

So I haven't blogged in a while (I'm sorry, don't hate me), because I have been super busy working, entering a writing contest, and writing the OR Trilogy. 

I just wanted to say a little bit about my birthday.  As some of you may know, my birthday is on April 3rd, so it's coming up soon.  As I get older, my dream of becoming a full-time writer slowly diminishes - of course, it will never truly go away, but the possibility of turning that dream into reality seems to be a ticking time-bomb.  I know for a fact that if anything, I will get this trilogy published, one way or another (by publishing or self-publishing; but I'd much rather find a publishing company than go through the process of marketing all on my own).

I originally hoped that my series would be complete and published by my birthday this year (no, I won't tell you how old I am, so don't ask); however, it does not seem that I can get all three of my books published within the next fifteen days.  Holy crow, that would be cool. 

My goal is to have at least one of the books published before the end of this year (my manuscript for book one WILL be sent out this summer, no questions asked).  If all goes according to plan, book two should follow within the next year, and maybe even book three if we are lucky. 
I am really hoping to find a reliable* person to be my agent.  Most publishing companies require an author to have an agent before seeking publication.  A reliable agent has been hard to find. 
[*Note:  Reliable in this case means someone who will not slack-off, wasting precious time when something achievable and reasonable can be done.  The reliable agent should be on top of things at the appropriate time(s).]

I want to thank all of you for the support and anticipation that you have all shown me.  I can guarantee you that I am as excited - if not more - as all of you are to have this story/trilogy in circulation and in the hands of all of my curious little readers.  (Oh, and I hope you know that this trilogy is in the Science-Fiction/Fantasy genre.  I've also been told that it includes some horrific aspects [though I'm not sure those alone constitute a place for my books in the Horror genre], so I hope you're ready for that.)

I can also tell you that this series is not meant for young children.  It is meant to be a young-adult and adult read based on some content that may or may not be suitable for people of a young age.  But who am I to stop you from allowing your children to read my books?  It's all up to your discretion.  

So, I guess this is my way of telling you, my fans, friends, readers (if there are any of you Kaider-ites out there [lol]!) that the books are still being perfected for all of you, and that I hope you can hang in there a little longer.  You'll all get a chance to read my book in the near future.  That I can promise. 

With much love and anticipation,
Sarah A. Kaider
Young Aspiring Author

Reminiscing My Mother's Book-Signing

1/30/13
As I am sure you know, my aspiration (besides becoming a psychologist) is to be a well-known author. 

Recently, my mother has published her very first children's book, and had her very first book-signing. 
This was, and still remains to be, very exciting for me, because it was the first signing I had ever been to, and the whole experience was new to me.  Ever since watching my mother's face light up as more and more people walked up to her asking for her autograph, bought her books, and complimented her on the work she put into her story; I have become that much more dedicated and inspired to publish the trilogy that I have written and planned for six years. 

For a while, I was scared to let my words leave my hands, because I was afraid that people would not understand my story; that it would be too complex or even the exact opposite; that people would find it to be too different.  I was also afraid that people would see my idea and laugh, tell me it was stupid, or perhaps, even burn my book. 

But now I have come to find that it does not matter to me if people love it or hate it. I surely cannot be the only person in the world who will see my points of view or even agree with them.  So what if I don't have every person on the face of the planet as a reader?  Someone will like my work enough to read it.  There are billions of people on this planet, and if I can get five of those people to read my published work (and like it), I will feel accomplished.

What I have learned from this experience is that the whole publishing process remains to be the most exciting accomplishment I yearn for.  If I could get people to read a mere three-hundred pages of my ideas, I will know that I have made great use of my life.  Multiply that by three books, and my life will be set.

I shall end this very long rant with the two words that keep me going every day and remind me that every day is a step closer to my achievement:  carpe diem.

Songs That Inspired Sarah Today (In no particular order)

1. "Attack" by 30 Seconds To Mars
2. "Not Gonna Get Us" by t.A.T.u
3. "The Dream" by The Birthday Massacre
4. "Exit, The" by A Kiss Could Be Deadly
5. "Goodnight" by The Birthday Massacre
6. "Kennedy" by Kill Hannah
7. "Looking Glass" by The Birthday Massacre

Angela's Sunflower by Azi Sabi Kaider

My mother's book has been published and is now available through Amazon and AuthorHouse, and soon, her website.  I am so proud of her.

I will not be biased and brag about how awesome I think it is, so I will let you determine that for yourselves. 
"Angela's Sunflower is a success story about a true event in the life of a young girl who cultivated an amazing sunflower from an otherwise ill-destined seed, all due to her persistence and confidence in the seed's potential."

Angela's Sunflower by Azi Sabi Kaider

Find it on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/dp/1477297030/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_s7E6qb1J3DXKS
Find it on AuthorHouse: http://bookstore.authorhouse.com/Products/Default.aspx?bookId=SKU-000429969

Book Idea: Poems

12/19/12

I wrote a poem yesterday, and I cannot decide whether or not to share it. 

I am wondering whether or not it would be smart to publish all of my poems in a book/ebook.

Does anyone have an opinion to share?
Comment "Yes" or "No" and a short explanation (optional).

It is alright, everyone. Facebook is back.

At 6:45p.m. E.S.T. I have gotten my Facebook back. Psh, who thought the world was going to end? Not this chick.

FACEBOOK IS DOWN, EVERYONE TAKE COVER!

12-10-12
I am writing this solemn letter at 6:24 E.S.T. which should be noted by all of you, the time of impending doom. It seems we were all wrong about the apocalypse occurring on December 21st, 2012. No, no, we were very wrong. As I sit here frantically hitting my refresh button, I realize our time here is coming to a sure and terrible demise.

Facebook. Is. Down. Call in the military. Call in the air force. Call in my Grandma. Get SOMEONE.

And so I say to all of you who will probably miss my thousands of posts a day, my FarmVille requests, the 75 notifications to your inbox an hour, I am so very sorry that our relationship is dying out the way we all surely will this next week.

Goodbye everyone.

Looks like you will all only be able to find me on Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, Gmail, and Tumblr now.

I feel so secluded. My informational database: gone. My one place to talk to friends and family: gone. My connections to people around the world: gone.

Please, don't leave me in the dark!!! I'll be so lonely!

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Instagram: @sarahakaider
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My Website: www.sarahakaider.weebly.com
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