How exciting - don't ever give up on that dream! I have some great resources that have been a huge help to me along the way in my author career. First, search for local writer's groups to join. If you're writing children's books or middle-grade, SCBWI is a great resource with local chapters. It's no secret that I love to read, and that's how I love to learn! Here's a list of my favorite writing and publishing books. The absolute BEST resource (in my opinion) for self-publishing is the 20Booksto50K Facebook group. This group and the conferences have been invaluable to me. Do a quick search for a wealth of information on all things self-publishing!