That Made the Difference
I’m reading Stephen King’s book, On Writing, and came across a passage that I shared with my wife.
On Writing by Stephen King
“If she (King’s wife Tabitha) had suggested that the time I spent writing stories … was wasted time, I think a lot of the heart would have gone out of me. Tabby never voiced a single doubt, however. Her support was a constant, one of the few good things I could take as a given. And whenever I see a first novel dedicated to a wife (or husband). I smile and think, There’s someone who knows. Writing is a lonely job. Having someone who believes in you makes a lot of difference. They don’t have to make speeches. Just believing is usually enough.”
My first book, Titan Encounter, released in 2012, has this dedication; “Many authors say that their spouse is their biggest fan. My wife Lorraine most certainly is mine. This book would not exist without her constant encouragement and editing.”
Stephen King and I don’t have much in common, but it appears we share a love for writing and both have wives that believe, support, and encourage us.
Thank you, Lorraine, for all of your support. That made the difference.