Tom Vick Guide

Little late but always welcome. It’s how I feel about books I never go to when they just came out. When I never got a chance to hit the wave of obsession. Now they’re like buried gems, unearthed to be looked at and marveled alone. Without all the pressure to finish so it won’t be spoiled.

I bought the lie.

I thought I needed to make the most money, be sales rep of the year and drive the sports car to be happy when really my inner child starved, begging me everyday to give him a blank page.

I always told him no. Not until this happens or that happens.

He wanted to play with my kids, and I told him you’re too tired. I’m too tired. So a ghost was there watching it all unfold.

Now I am a stay at home dad, tackling this idea of being a best seller, and not just a dad who shows up but goes the mile for his family.

Don’t buy the lie. Find your inner child. Listen to them. Heal them. And let them play.

What a whirlwind of a week! 10 more agents added to my wishlist, a refocus of my social media, and new writing strategies to go back into my WIP with passion.

For my new followers! Hi! I’m Tom! If you’re following me the first time, I’m bringing you content on all things writing, books and a little second hand wisdom. This month and next I’m focused on creating content around the need for men to find stories that they can relate with. And it’s not going to be normal broic non fiction stuff that usually browse. I’m talking about the need for us to find characters who show us another side to masculinity. The side that is longing to connect deeply with people and their own inner family.

So comment, like, repost and let’s spread the word about how men can find empathy through the literary world!