“Publishing is a marathon; not a sprint, Kasumi.”

That’s what my school’s CEO, told me before this book launched.

Let me tell you. He. Was. Not. Kidding.

This anthology is the capstone project for The Author Conservatory Program. After studying Fiction for three years, we get to test our new skills on a real publication.

I and my eight fellow authors, threw ourselves into the challenge. We wrote and rewrote, worked with professional editors, reviewed and signed publishing contracts, built newsletters, made marketing plans, set up financial systems, learned how to do our taxes, organized street teams, planned launch parties, and did dozens of other parts. By the time the book came out, I had a much better grasp of the industry I was going into after graduation.

Also, the proceeds from this book go to a good cause!

All funds from purchases made on Amazon go back to The Conservatory and fund scholarships for future students. All funds from signed copies go back to the author who sold them.

My story Chichi no Chikai: A Father’s Vow is so near to my heart. The characters, the writing, and the dozens and dozens of lessons I learned which I’ll use in all my future publications! I hope you’ll grab a copy and enjoy my debut publication and support the continued work at my Alma Mater!