The last few weeks have been busy. No such thing as the summer
doldrums. Last year at this time I was out of work and actively hunting. In addition,
I was using the time to expand my editing, writing and I hoped, at the time, my
dream of helping others publish. I was socially active, hanging out with
friends but not actively looking for anything more than friendship.
We talk of planting seeds and harvesting the fruits of that
process. What we cannot totally control is when our activities will bear fruit.
I found a full-time job in February. It is interesting and
the salary is adequate if I am careful with my pennies.
And now the seeds that were planted on the editing and
publishing are beginning to sprout. I privately edited, edited for a small
press house and for various websites and ezines including CrypticRock.com(music and horror movies—check it out)
In the last three weeks, I have begun lining up editors,
cover artists and others. Working with an experienced attorney, we are drawing
up contracts for authors and service. The next hurdle is the initial
construction of the website. While no small feat, the tools currently available
make it easier than it might have been a few years ago.
As I have told, several people, this is an exciting and
scary time. I am both a writer and business person. I have spent decades in
banking and finance and take a practical and conservative approach to launching
a business. I take the responsibility to authors, readers and distribution
channels seriously. One of the risks of any new business is letting our
enthusiasm get ahead of us. One of my key roles is vision keeper and focus
channeler.
I am dating a great guy who gets major points for accepting
and supporting my writer/publisher dreams and activities. We also enjoy music
together and were at Southside Johnny at The Stone Pony yesterday. It is also
nice to sit on the front porch with him for an evening cocktail or morning
coffee. He swears I live in Mayberry.
Fun times.
No road is perfectly smooth, but I am enjoying the high points
and working to do it right. Enjoy the
moments always!
If the publishing thing intrigues you…follow me and Three Worlds Productions on Facebook and message me.
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