This is a fun and brief post for me to do a SHOUT-OUT about how much Kevin does for me. Not just my husband but also my partner.
As most know, Kevin’s full-time day job is working in I.T. He assists all over his regional district, servicing hundreds! And many have legitimately stated they will wait longer for their computer to be fixed if it means Kevin will be the one helping them. It’s not just about how much of a tech wiz he is. It’s about how he takes time to connect with others, to understand their problems, and loves to help with his skills. As I’ve learned, Kevin always leaves an impression, and you ask anyone in his office, and they’ll respond, “Oh, yes! I know Kevin. Everyone knows Kevin!”
This is literally not me bragging about him. You’ll read that soon enough. This is me sharing about a beautiful gift my husband has to affect people in such a way he makes them comfortable, and they love to open up and share themselves with him. It’s one of the most beautiful things about him that attracted me to him in the first place. Just as my strong spirit and uniqueness attracted him to me. It’s why we echo others when we say we are a POWER couple!
But little do most understand how much Kevin truly does for me. I’ve likened his service in supporting my author goals as working a part-time job, and it honestly is. To give you a deeper understanding, please see the list below:
- Kevin created my Author WEBSITE! www.emilybethshore.com —That’s right! He did it ALL! And put up with all my many picky changes for it throughout the years. He also handles all the updates like featuring my Kindle Vella work and adding my trailer, any promo images, etc.
- Kevin manages my website! Sure, I blog, but Kevin handles all construction, all updates, all the monthly fees required for maintenance!
- Kevin formats my books! All my Roseblood and other self-published works are completely self-formatted by Kevin. Think I know my way around mobi docs? Not. A. CHANCE!
- Kevin gets my books onto AMAZON! He goes through all the channels to upload them. Seriously, folks. I’m JUST the author. He is everything else!
- Kevin does my book trailers! One example of how we are a power couple: I pick out the video clips and give him the words. But it’s KEVIN who puts it all together because he understands tech in ways I NEVER will! (He also does Canva animated promo images because I’m equally helpless at those.)
- Kevin manages all financial book funds. Kevin is a whiz at finances and ensures we make a ROI and save my book funds for marketing.
- Kevin does MARKETING! He handles putting together any AMS ads. He also promotes me to his coworkers, shares my stuff on social media, tells his friends, etc.
- Kevin handles all the contractual documents. Seriously? You think I have time to read legalese much less understand them?
- Kevin drags me out of my “extra” Author POD aka the Pit of Desolation. Think Moira from Schitt’s Creek freaking out and crying in the closet, “Irrelevant. They dare to call me irrelevant!” Johnny aka Kevin walking in and asking, “Are we having a bad day honey?”
- Kevin is my BIGGEST FAN and FRIEND! I’ve written 37 books since we got married. Guess who has been my hugest cheerleader throughout all the crazy changes and phases and author drama?! Guess who is my CONSTANT and knows me deeper than any other? Guess who will always CHAMPION my work more than any other because it doesn’t take a megaphone to affirm me.
BONUS 11–Taking the girls off my hands so I can go into the bedroom and write and watching them at my book signing events in the past!
And he STILL does ALL this while recovering from emergency CANCER surgery and with his upcoming CHEMO!
Sometimes, it takes gifting me a little pocketbook “You Know You’re a Writer When…” as a honeymoon gift. Sometimes, it’s walking and talking with me so I can brainstorm plot ideas. Sometimes, it’s validating my journey and reminding me how far I’ve come.
Did I miss anything, Kevy? I love you so much and I could NOT do this without YOU!
Know when you support ME, you support HIM! It’s his job, too!