Yesterday, I went from a writer to an author-in-waiting. My main contact, I will call him Mitch, was charming and had a great sense of humour. (Real handsome too – I saw the Team pictures). After the second conversation, when I picked up his call, his first words were “Give me your questions.” I spent hours reviewing the process with him and trying to make sure I understood the difference between direct distribution and managed distribution; POD “print-on-demand” and bulk printing orders. Then I was horrified to discover once my book is printed, “I have to buy it!” Who knew? I had no words!
Once off the phone last evening with Mitch—negotiating done; my husband, I call him “the skinny guy,” opened a celebratory bottle of wine—“McManus” red for him and “Lindemans” Pinot Grigio, with ice for me. After two glasses, I fell asleep on the sofa and at the stroke of midnight, he woke me and off to bed. Still awake at 2 am, I resignedly (is that a word?) snuck out of bed and started reading Essential Guide to Getting Your Book Published -Eckstut and Sterry (Workman Publishing, NY 2015) —— which is amazing and humorous. The subtitle “Getting Titular: Titles and Subtitles” was quite stimulating at 3 am. When I got to Agent Relations: Snafus and Scary Silences” — I stumbled back to my bed, in the pitch black and listened to vigorous snoring. I finally dozed off after 17 Our Father’s .
Coffee, coffee – give me coffee and no one (the skinny guy, in particular) will not get hurt!
I opened to my daily message from Tut, I call him Mike (Dooley is his last name) as I actually met him at the Writer’s Conference last year in Orlando. I will dig out the picture next blog. I’d do it now but this blog could all disappear so don’t want to take any chances. It kind of startled me as I read his message as it appeared he knew everything going on in my life right now:

Pinot with ice, a woman after my own heart. Congratulations on getting this far with your writing…..I will wait patiently for more news….we’ll done.
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Thanks so much —- it seems “learning something new” invigorates me! How are you doing – playing lots of bridge I hope
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Not we’ll, well done.
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And people poke fun at me for adding ice to my pinot! I feel validated now that Marg’s doing it, frig everyone else ❤
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You got it girl! I like it cold – it’s all about us now!
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So far, so good, Margie, enjoy the journey.
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You too Claire – Merlin says the key to aging “is learning”
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Sounds confusing and interesting all at the same time! Look forward to updates!
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For sure! How’s the golf and bridge going?
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I’m so happy for you! Enjoy your journey!💗
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Tks – how are you – are you working on your book?
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The learning curve is never easy, but it is an exciting journey. Hang in there you will be rewarded!
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Thanks Lucy – good advice —-
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