Blog
Judging a Book by it’s Cover
When I first started working on The Governor’s Daughter, I had a very clear idea of the story I wanted to tell: a sweeping, political love story about revolution, legacy, and the impossible choices that come with both. But when it came to the cover… well, that journey was anything but straightforward.
No One Told Me Writing Was the Easy Part : The Truth About Self-Publishing
When I first decided to write a book, I thought the hard part would be finishing it.
So when I typed “The End,” I thought I’d climbed the mountain.
I hadn’t. I’d only reached base camp.
Because no one told me: writing is the easy part.
On the Edge of Publishing: A Writer's Truth
I'm on the edge of publishing my first book.
I should be elated, right? After all, this is the dream. Late nights and self-doubt, character arcs that refused to bend, deleted scenes that still haunt my documents folder, gut-punch edits that left me questioning everything I thought I knew about storytelling. All of it leading to this moment: a final manuscript, a cover that captures something I couldn't say in words, a title that finally feels true. Soon, it will be real. Tangible. Public.
And yet, what I feel isn't elation. It's fear.
About the Author
Parker Williamson writes about freedom, beauty, truth and love. A traveler of the world, he has been called a friend to paupers and princes alike. Parker passions include theatre, athletics, film, video games and of course writing.