Argh... I wish I'd gone to meet you in person! This has me bawling. You nailed the whole dual identity. Are we artists masquerading as professionals or professionals masquerading as artists?
That rush of seeing your books in the wild is one I will always cherish. You're correct in saying that it offers validation and confirmation that we're *really* real writers.
Watching someone check out one of my books from the library was such a thrill.
Decades ago, a man asked me about the work I did. I told him about my three specialties. His response was, “That’s great when one thing dries up on your toolbelt, you have another tool to earn a living.” You have many tools on Mark's Toolbelt!
Ah, I understand the struggle of personas. Unfortunately (or fortunately?) I went completely off the rails with mine. I admire the fact that you dove into the book world outside of writing. It's one of the few regrets I have. As always, thanks for sharing ... Mark Leslie.
Argh... I wish I'd gone to meet you in person! This has me bawling. You nailed the whole dual identity. Are we artists masquerading as professionals or professionals masquerading as artists?
It's a difficult thing to determine, as we constantly flit back and forth.
Hope to perhaps see you at the next gathering of like minds. 💀👻
That rush of seeing your books in the wild is one I will always cherish. You're correct in saying that it offers validation and confirmation that we're *really* real writers.
Watching someone check out one of my books from the library was such a thrill.
Congratulations on your latest opportunity!
Decades ago, a man asked me about the work I did. I told him about my three specialties. His response was, “That’s great when one thing dries up on your toolbelt, you have another tool to earn a living.” You have many tools on Mark's Toolbelt!
Ah, I understand the struggle of personas. Unfortunately (or fortunately?) I went completely off the rails with mine. I admire the fact that you dove into the book world outside of writing. It's one of the few regrets I have. As always, thanks for sharing ... Mark Leslie.