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Gumroad Disappointment: Free Poetry Giveaway and No Customer Downloads

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 And the immediate action I am taking today. Image by  Gerd Altmann  from  Pixabay - Edited by Marilyn Glover with Canva Self-publishing is no simple task. I find the marketing aspect a little overwhelming, and to be completely honest, highly disappointing.  At least so far. While I've been an online writer for six years, to date, self-promotion has involved LinkedIn, X, cross-publishing between Vocal Media and Medium, and utilizing Pinterest. Easy peasy, and I've enjoyed it. However, now I am set to release my debut poetry collection, a Jungian-themed chapbook, and I am learning the nitty-gritty details beyond the art of words. Writing and formatting my book is only the artist's vision, but releasing that vision into the world and finding actual readers requires skillful marketing. For someone who thoroughly enjoys the artistic side of matters, this has proven quite an eye-opener. It's a completely different beast. Which leads me to Gumroad. Three weeks ago, I ...
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Facing Self-Publishing Doubt: What if I Fail?

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What happens when we confront the parts of ourselves we hide from the world? On May 30, I am taking a leap into the unknown with the release of my Jungian-inspired poetry chapbook,  Shadow's Reprieve . Featuring 15 raw, carefully crafted poems, this collection is an intimate exploration of the  Persona, Shadow, and Self . This chapbook serves as an exclusive preview of my upcoming full-length book arriving in December 2026. Join me as I step beyond the familiar waters of Medium and Vocal into a wider playing field, honoring the inner calling of art for art's sake—and everything after. Image by  cristinaureta  from  Pixabay - Edited by Marilyn Glover with Canva With only days away from my Jungian-inspired poetry chapbook release, fear is starting to set in. As much as my art brings me joy, I am facing self-publishing doubt: What if I fail?  May 30 is right around the corner. Perhaps heightened nerves are normal. Maybe I am overthinking things too much and sh...
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Don't Wait for Saturn's Return to Get Excited About Your Life

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 Forget the astrology; start now: spiritual word from a falcon Saturn Returns-Peregrine Falcon Image-Created by Marilyn Glover with Canva Originally published on Medium , which requires a paid membership to read. Saturn’s return is a celestial event when the planet Saturn returns to the same zodiac sign and degree occupied at the moment of one’s birth. Astrologically, it takes roughly 29 years for Saturn to maneuver through the zodiac, meaning most people will encounter 2–3 Saturn returns: late 20s, 50s, and 80s. Each cycle lasts about 3 years due to Saturn’s slow-moving speed, but its energy hits with a blast of ‘reality.’ Good morning, happy Monday, and welcome to the latest edition of my recurring weekly medley! This is a space where I share soulful reflections to help readers ground their spirit and begin the new week with intentional clarity. Today’s post came about from a spiritual download on Saturday. I was sitting on my balcony in the early afternoon when I noticed a bird...
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