Someone in my high school class got the idea that since so many of us are turning 50 this year, we should all get together and share our misery! Haha.
The summertime gathering has grown to about 100 people so far and it’s only going to get bigger. We’ve all been digging out yearbooks and saying “oh THAT’S who that is”. I’m sure my perspective on it is typical: there are some people I’m really looking forward to seeing and others I’d be quite happy to never talk to again.
But here’s the thing. Most of those who have confirmed their attendance are bringing their spouses. That never even crossed my mind! Corinne, my pal since high school, and I are going together, husband-less. I can’t imagine subjecting a spouse to a day filled with “remember when…?” that he can’t relate to. I don’t mean to sound judgmental but I simply wouldn’t put hubby through this at any cost and I think that to do so is a little bit selfish.
I quit kitty wrangling at the Humane Society. I did it for a variety of reasons but if I had to sum it up I’d just say it wasn’t for me. Traumatized cats and I aren’t meant to be together. Now I have a terrific opportunity to help some humans and I’ll tell you more about that when it’s for certain.
I’m trying to shop a book I’ve written. It’s non-fiction and the very few who have read an early draft have enjoyed it. And they weren’t all related to me! I have contacted those I know in the publishing business but the wheels turn slowly. I have no interest in going back to the publisher who printed Celebrity Tantrums. So I’m going through the door-knocking route. Everyone I’ve contacted about self-publishing has either (in my opinion) paid too much or had a terrible experience. So, this is step number two. I’m not in a rush. We’ll see what happens.
How about E-publishing your new book into E-text and for getting about the print route all together unless popular demand dictates. All you might need is a graphic artist to do your illustrations and E-cover and anything else I know nothing about. I however have no idea what it might take to get your book onto something like Amazon but it’s worth a try.
I have actually explored that option. The thing is, there is no promotional push behind it and no professional editing or any such thing. All of that would have to be done a la carte, which is fine, but this is the route I’ve chosen to exhaust before I go that way.
I took hubby Rob to my high school reunion simply because I was afraid to go alone! My girlfriend couldn’t make it & I wasn’t sure I’d know anybody. As it happens, turnout from our “Class Of” was poor, so I was glad he was at my side and helped with the awkward small talk. But he’s a special case; it was a case of “above and beyond” on the spousal duty list, that’s for sure. Glad you’re pursuing that book, Ms Lisa – can’t wait to read it!
Well see? There’s one very good reason I hadn’t thought of. Rob would do anything for you and you two are the original dynamic duo. If I wanted Derek to go I’m sure he would. But I also know he’s relieved I don’t want him to!
…as Rob would have been had I said, “never mind, honey, you just hang back and watch the hockey game in the hotel…”