Excellent post, Sarah. I too suffer from low self esteem (makes self promotion so difficult, doesn't it?), and I've done the same, looked down at the pages of a manuscript and saw myself. The book of mine that for me is what Tracy is for you is one I just contracted, and I have to admit, I'm terrified of the day it releases. There is just so much of me in that book. Like you, I had to dig in some painful places for it. I have to admit, I'm so glad you decided to share this, as hard as it probably was, because you just sold me on this book. I'm very fond of heroines who aren't perfect. It sounds fabulous. Off to download!