First Fundraiser

My child came home today with his first fundraiser that is selling the same stuff that we did as kids you know wrapping paper and candy. The kids are now selling cards for a website and the people who buy the cards go to a website to buy the stuff they want. Fundraisers have joined the online world. And yes the kids still get prizes for selling a certain amount and of course the lowest prize is still sweet smelling pencils. This brings back memories not all of them good.

I can't believe this is actually working

Well, I haven't started my new job yet.  For those of you who are counting, I was told I would likely start in late September/early October, because the background check process started in late August usually "takes about two weeks".  It is now the end of October, and I've been told by former colleagues and associates that they are only now receiving background check forms.  I wish I had been given a better time estimate, because it would have greatly affected when I left my last position.  But what can one do?

I've been using the time as constructively as possible to market myself and my book.  (Actually, books--I released another one this weekend.)  I am really excited about it, because having the books on sale actually works.  I have sold more than 10 copies to people I don't know.  I sold 2 copies of the sequel novel on the day it was released--also to people I don't know.  I have been told (by people I don't know) that they have really enjoyed the books.  As an introverted weird kid, this is all freaking me out a little, because I never thought actually trying to sell my books would work.  I currently have 5 star reviews on both Nook and Kindle that I did not ask for--readers spontaneously did this themselves.  How bizarrely weird and cool is that?

I guess only time will tell if it's beginner's luck, but I have my fingers crossed that it's a start to a writing career.  It would be absolutely neat-o if I could make enough money to justify staying at home and writing all day.

Alula

Feeling the Stress

I didn't know my kid starting school would result in some stressful times. We have a craft fair in November and I have a ride to get to the area but not one to get home until the following Tuesday which would mean my son would miss 2 days of school and I am not sure that I want to do that. Well if anyone has an idea let me know. I think its OK he misses one day but 2 seems a little extreme. But I could just be over thinking it.