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As writers, that day when we hear our first book is going to be published is a milestone moment. Finally, after years, or sometimes even decades of wishing and hoping, our dreams come true.

I decided I was going to get a book published ever since the tender age of five. At that point in my life I’d just written my first novel called The Black Cat. I even made it a front cover and drew a cute little illustration on each page. I’ve kept that self-made book ever since and when I read it now I can’t help but laugh ….Most of the words revolve around what food the characters ate that day!

So I’ve come a long way since my first attempt. Following that I penned a 13-part series of children’s stories, which I rewrote at the age of 17 in a serious quest to find a publisher. I found an agent at that time, but sadly no publishing deal ever came off. It was easy to feel disheartened, and for perhaps the third or fourth time, I pushed the idea of becoming a published author to the back of my mind.

But it was one of those dreams that just kept on popping up. Every time I felt that burning need to be the best and most expansive version of myself (and we all have those moments I believe) the author goal always outdid any other ideas ten to one.

And so I kept on trying. I rewrote the children’s stories for a third time and sent them to around 50 different publishers. The closest I got to a deal was one publisher’s letter which read ‘our panel reached a majority decision to publish your book, but unfortunately not a unanamous decision.’ To say I felt devasted is an understatement.

Luckily, writing always played a role in my life anyway, as throughout a 12-year period I worked as a local newspaper reporter, copywriter and magazine editor.

It wasn’t until 2004 when I moved to Spain and decided to write an account of my adventure and experiences, that I finally struck the gold I’d been seeking since childhood!

I named the book Sol Searching, A Fun-Filled Tale Of A Modern Girl’s Move To The Costa Del Sol and within six months I’d found a publisher. A few months later I had my first ever published book in my hands, and boy did it feel good.

My goal now is to help other writers like you to get their work published. I know first-hand that it’s a goal well worth fighting for. As an author your reputation accelerates to new levels and all kinds of doors begin to open.

So please don’t give up…The truth is, you’re already an author, you just need to tune into it and allow it to manifest in your reality.

Think back to your first book and just at how far you’ve come since then. Now do you think you can do it? Of course you do!

Love & Light, The Word Queen xx

Meet my first published book, Sol Searching – a Fun-Filled Tale Of a Modern Girl’s Move To The Costa Del Sol!

It’s all about my relocation from the rain-sodden streets of London, to the sun-streaked beaches of the Costa del Sol, Spain. Back then I was searching for more than just freedom, an all-year-round tan and sangria on tap. I was searching for my soul and my ‘dharma’ (purpose in life).

By the end of the book you’ll learn that I made great progress within the first five years of the adventure. But it’s only now that I’m really fulfilling my dream, by helping other authors bring their books to life, at the same time as fuelling vibrational change in the world.

The whole book-writing procedure – from the initial idea ‘seed’ to holding the final printed copy in my hands was a long and gruelling journey; sometimes joyous, often heart-wrenching and occasionally emotional. But I did it. I reached my goal…so there’s no reason why you can’t too!

The inital step is undoubtedly the hardest part of the journey, as that’s the moment when you leave your comfort zone and move into the unknown; an unfamiliar territory where success is desired and failure is feared.

Fear is a goal-setter’s worst enemy. Recognise it, stamp it out and continue YOUR unique journey with confidence.

Stay tuned for my regular blog posts about the writing journey I endured to land a publishing deal and see my first book on the shelves.

In the meantime, read a few of my fave review quotes, taken from Amazon:

Sol Awakening
By Tom Evans

“I love books that look and purport to be one thing on the surface but that deliver a deep undercurrent that surprises you. On one level, it’s a great manual for how to move to, survive & thrive in a foreign country.
But what grabbed me was the back story.
This book is really about Keidi’s awakening as a deeply spiritual woman. She is someone who is in tune with her karmic mission and generally in tune with life being an adventure, a learning and an evolution.
Dave doesn’t know what he is missing and I can’t wait to read The Path.”

Don’t let the Bridget Jones comparisons put you off
By Howard Mellowes

“Personal, heart-warming, occasionally provocative, always entertaining. And by the end you’ll feel you know Keidi Keating like the best friend you never had.
What will she do for an encore?”

A little taste of single life in Spain
By M.S. Blazye

“This is a lovely honest story of a single-woman’s move to Spain. Nothing is left to the imagination as Keidi shares her deepest feelings and thoughts with us – the readers, through her eyes. In places I laughed out loud, especially at some of the ‘man’ scenes. But it didn’t have me in stitches all the way through. The funny parts are interspersed with the more serious side of Keidi’s personality, which includes a very spiritual angle. I got a real sense of her journey and how her circumstances changed as she did. All in all, if you’re thinking of moving to Spain, or if you already live there and need some inspiration, (or just to know that you’re not alone), then I’d recommend reading Sol Searching. You’ll be surpised at what you learn… “

Click here to buy Sol Searching on Amazon