I’ve already gotten the question “Are you planning a career change?” several times while spreading the news of the sale. Which really means, “Are you quitting your day job?”
Not anytime soon! I was pleasantly surprised and thrilled with my deal, but I haven’t suddenly become JK Rowling or Meg Cabot. I’m not anywhere near retiring from web design just yet. It’s okay, I don’t mind the questions and I know they’re curious about the publishing process, but it’s funny how that’s one of the first things people keep asking me. Now if I happen to also win the lottery this weekend in addition to the book deal, that’s a different story entirely!
I’ve discovered that the nice thing about working for a newspaper is that everyone I talk to immediately exclaims, “We’ll do a story on you when your book comes out!” No begging or bribes required. 😉
Last night I dug out GIRLFRIEND to start rereading the beginning chapters and after reading, putting it aside, thinking while folding laundry, reading the first chapter again, and skimming through later scenes, I figured out what my problem with the book was. It doesn’t know what it wants to be. It starts out humorous, but then turns into something more serious and angsty toward the end. I like the humorous parts best, so I’m going to focus on that and bring out more of the funny instead of the heavy angst.
Sorry to be late to the party. . . but I still want to add my voice to the cheering: Congrats on the deal!
Thank you!! 😀
LOL Shana. People think authors are like musicians. Our advances don’t come close to what someone getting a record deal gets. But we still love it. Congrats again!
lol. I think we went into the wrong business, we should be musicians instead. Or even professional athletes! 😉
Thanks! 😀
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