Monday, September 23, 2013

Good news and bad news

As I mentioned in my last post, I got a publishing contract last week.  I should be jumping rainbows and over the moon about it, but the same day I signed the contract, I lost my job.

So my celebrating has been muted.  I'm still thrilled that The Boyfriend Plague has found a home and will eventually be out there for the world to read.  I'm excited about going through the editorial process and learning how best to market my work so it finds its way to the readers who will most enjoy it.

But at the same time, there is a lot of uncertainty about my future.  The business I've been running for over 8 years has been sold and my services are no longer required.  I'm trying to be unemotional about it, but it's difficult.  I've put so much of myself into the business and I love the people I work with.  I love my regular customers and the people who bring their events and functions to me every year.

I foresee a busy few months ahead as I try to find work at the same time as trying to get my book ready to go out into the world...  But first I have to get through one last week at the cinema and having to say goodbye.

Do you ever think whoever's running the joint has a really sick sense of humor?

14 comments:

  1. Sorry to hear about the job loss. Good luck finding a new one. And congrats about the book sale!

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  2. So sorry to hear about the job. I know how stressful and emotional that can be, not just for money reasons, but especially in a job you knew as a second home. I know you'll land on your feet, and I'm sending you positive thoughts.

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  3. It does seem strange that something good would go hand-in-hand with something bad. I hope new job prospects materialize soon. Good luck!! :-)

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  4. Life is strange. Maybe an even better job is in your future. Sometimes a disappointment turns into a blessing and something new comes your way. Hoping so for you.
    Enjoy every step of getting your book published. It will keep you busy. Best of luck on both counts.

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  5. I'm so sorry to hear about your job. Best of luck with your job hunt. And publishing!

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  6. Thanks for the support, everyone. I'll keep you updated as to progress on both fronts.

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  7. I am sorry to hear about the job loss - and wish you luck with the job hunt and the publishing progress. Life has its strange twists and turns doesn't it.

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  8. Oh, no, that stinks. It definitely is a sick sense of humor. I hope things return to certain soon.

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  9. Oh man, talk about a mixed blessing! I really hope your job situation works out soon, so you can celebrate your book deal properly!

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  10. Sorry to hear about that- kind of takes the joy out of it.

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  11. I think sometimes you get thrown a rope right before the ground jerks out from under you--so you have something to cling to. You know, chances are you'll end up in a better place. *fingers crossed for you*

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  12. I'm so sorry to hear about your job loss!

    www.modernworld4.blogspot.com

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  13. Oh man I just heard about them "no longer requiring your services" what a bunch of dicks! You've done a fantastic job over the last 8 years and it's definitely their loss, the Paz won't be the same without you :(
    On the other hand YAYYYYY congratulations for getting published!! There are no words for how excited I am about that. Next time we catch up you'll have to autograph my copy for me :D
    Good luck with finding a new job... or with becoming a bestselling young adults author (hopefully the latter).

    Much excitement and sadness and love for you!

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  14. So sorry to hear about you losing your job. Change is always difficult but as the saying goes "when one door closes, another opens." You may be on the road to something even better than before. Wishing you success for the road ahead!

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