Hi there ,

With my upcoming launch party just days away, I've really been reflecting on an old phrase I used to say to myself a lot. Maybe you can relate?

I used to tell myself, 'That's just not for me...' to lessen the blow of not having (or being) the things I wanted.

When I saw other people in relationships and I was single, it wasn't for me. When other's had the great jobs with amazing incomes and I was unemployed, that wasn't for me. Even when I saw mothers playing with their kids in the park and I couldn't get off the couch... that just wasn't for me...

What was meant to be a consolation, became a ceiling.

After a time, that phrase becomes a self-imposed barrier. It begins to define what is and isn't possible. I'd fallen into a trap of closing myself off from what I truly wanted.

Even though I hold more than 10 certifications, including being a master life coach, this old story still surfaces from time to time.

Much as I'd love to tell you I'm past all that now, it still creeps back in. I'm human and I can admit that.

It came up when I first began talking with the CEO of Next Page Publishing.

The first conversation I had with Larissa Sohen was such a natural and beautiful experience. Yet I caught myself thinking wistfully of what it would be like to someday publish something.

I got caught in all those old demons!!

"Who am I to write a book?"

"I didn't get a degree in creative writing like I'd planned, how could I possibly think I could get published?"

"I'd never have the time for that..."

"Being an author just... isn't for me..."

You may have heard that my first book, Enchanted Divinations, is launching on Tuesday October 8th! But it almost didn't happen...

Seriously. I almost called Larissa right back and told her I couldn't do it!

There were several points when I almost let doubt and fear stop me.

We faced challenges, pivots, and rejections from people we reached out to help us bring this project to life.

I had a very important job to do and... I just couldn't seem to manage it. Until I realized that I was letting my own small-minded, inner chatter weigh me down.

You see my grandmother, who was like a parent to me, was a writer too. But she never published.

I know this was one of her few regrets in an otherwise very fulfilled life. I can still picture her sitting at her computer typing away but never letting any of us read any of it.

If she were still here... I have no question she'd have been encouraging me to not let this incredible opportunity pass me by. To not let this be something I'd regret.

When I used my own coaching techniques and worked past them, all of a sudden we sky-rocketed forward!!

So it is with the greatest pride and joy that I share with you a very special invitation!

I would be so thrilled and honored if you'd come celebrate the culmination of this journey with me.

Join our Launch Party!!

On Tuesday, October 8th at 12:30pm PST, you can join myself and my fellow authors to officially launch Enchanted Divinations | Tarot Inspired Tales.

Come meet some of the amazing people who helped bring this vision to life. Find out more about the talented souls who crafted this creation. Hear sneak peeks of the amazing stories within it's pages. Have some fun with a few games and get a shot at winning a signed copy of your very own!

Most of all, whatever you do, I invite you to never write yourself off with a, 'that's just not for me...' again.

To Your Dreams,

~Elizabeth Watson