So I haven’t posted in a month. I tell myself I should, but my response is: Why? Nobody ever reads this thing. And if they do, they don’t leave a comment. Seems like a waste of time, really. I’ve tried sprucing it up with different layouts. I’ve tried having guest bloggers with some really great posts. I was embarrassed by the lack of response my guests received. 🙁
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As you can tell by the lack of posts, I’ve decided that it’s just not worth the time and effort. I’m sure I’ll post occasionally when I have something special. There’s no reason to shut down the blog completely. I spent hours setting this thing up– I’m not going to ditch all that work.
I’ve entered a couple of contests with The Wagonmaster. If I make the finals in either one, you’ll see it here. If my muse ever returns from her currently AWOL status, I’ll post about my writing. E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial rip
For now, I’m just not going to work so hard at this second job of mine. I’m a little burned out. As RWA is very quick to point out, electronic and small print authors don’t make much money from their writing. I write because I love to write. Usually. But if I’m not really in the mood, it becomes a chore, a job. And it’s one that doesn’t pay well at all. Other than a very few dollars, the salary I gain from writing is the pleasure and enjoyment it gives me.
Some of you who aren’t electronically published will think I’m exaggerating. I kid you not. For my tax return, I had more than double the amount of expenses (web hosting, advertising) than I had in income. And I didn’t even include my RWA and chapter dues or $500 worth of expenses I could have claimed for a conference I went to.
So if you don’t see me around much, it’s because I’m trying to get away from the mundane work of promotion and get back to the joy of writing. So many friends and fans (yes, LOL, I do have a few fans) have asked me when my next book is due out. Heck, I don’t have anything finished, much less contracted. My muse has apparently gone on strike. I need to focus on why I started writing to begin with and spend less time blogging and promoting. If I don’t get back to writing, I won’t have anything to promote anyway.
Nita
Hey sis…i read your blog, just to see how you’re doing….If it means anything, i’m very proud of you and your accomplishments….especially in our family!!! Although i haven’t read any of your work, elva tell me it’s very interesting and she is still waiting for an autographed copy of the wagonmaster!!!! She as well as i tell everybody we see about your writing and your website…i hope you read this because we are proud to have a famous relative in your tree, (and one that did not commit crimes to boot!)
Luv ya sis…keep up the good work!
Bub
🙂 I have such a thoughful brother.
Your support means the world to me.
Whatever you decide, make sure you take care of yourself!