Long Way Home is available now - and I am dying...

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The epublishing world has changed so darn much since my first book with Loose-Id came out...and I am not sure I like it. I was blissfully ignorant of all reactions to ARTS except from those who took the time to email me directly. I think that is a very good thing

Comments

[eurydice72]

That attitude of forgetting it's out there is really the healthiest to have in the long run. Because at the end of the day, there's nothing you can do to it anymore. It's there. It lives on its own. And readers will always bring a different experience to the table, often in ways we can't predict. You're smart that you've figured that out. It took me a lot of releases to get to that point, lol.

Sorry to hear about the job, though. I know how much you loved it there. *hugs*

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I decided last night after nearly peeking at goodreads, which loves Red, not to look there again. I know it is helpful to sales to be 'out there' and active, but...mentally? No thanks. Just going to concentrate on the next one, and get that done.

Yeah, I am super-bummed about it. I feel so frustrated and am so tired of not having a permanent job. Plus, the broke thing is no fun, and I have only me to keep the house going, which is endlessly scary if I think about it too much. My only saving grace is owning my house outright, but there are still so many things to pay for! Insurance, taxes, not to mention regular bills and oh yeah that food thing.... yeah yeah yeah... So yeah, my worries are pretty overwhelming at the moment. :*(

[nympha_alba]

Congrats on the book!

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thank you! :) Great user pic there. LOL.

[stargazer60]

Do we need to read A Red-Tainted Silence first?

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No, you don't, though this is somewhat of a spin-off.

[heleninwales]

Oh, that's a shame about the job. :(

Anyway, as you say, you now have recent experience and a good reference, so at least that's something.

I hope the novel does well. I think avoiding the reviews is probably very wise.

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For my sanity, definitely. *closes eyes tight*

[velvetcure]

Oh, I am so excited about your novel! I can't wait to read it. I'm still mad at PayPal for being stupid about "adult content" but I will grab one of those pre-paid credit cards and get it soon. :)

Sorry about the work thing not happening for you. Hang in there! I will be in the same boat soon, with my job ending next month, so I know how scary it is. *hug*

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Paypal won't let you use it to buy fiction? Oh my stars, that is nuts. What business is it of theirs?