1. I applied to a job in Denver. I have no idea what I'll do if I actually get it, but its as an entry-level copywriter at an ad agency.
2. I have sent my resume to several other places. Including magazines, ad agencies, pr firms, and random large companies. Nothing concrete yet.
3. I am nearly positive I won't be hired on here after my internship. Why? They haven't paid some bills since March (like for paper and coffee and shit). How in the hell are they gonna be able to pay me?
4. Even if I was hired, being the new kid on a sinking ship means I'd be the first tossed back into the waves.
5. I'm reading a new book: The Coral Thief. I finished Ender's Game and quite enjoyed it. (My review would have been similar to The Lost Gate - same author). The new book is an odd combination of old science circa 1815 (evolution is called transformism, and many don't like it.. intriguing) and sexy time in Paris. Kind of hilarious. But much better quality-wise than The Secret of Lost Things. I was nervous going back to straight fiction after my much-enjoyed jaunt in fantasy, but this is shaping up ok.
6. I watched a Lifetime movie about J.K. Rowlings life. Terribly corny special effects, way too much emphasis on tie-ins from her life directly to the books, but embarrassingly enjoyable. I want to be just like her. Well, without the single mother on welfare worrying about feeding her child part. I'm willing to skip to the richer than the Queen bit.
7. When asked, did you ever think your books would be this big, Rowling said to a reporter , no, never in a million years. If (when?) I am ever asked that question, I'm curious as to what I could say while still being truthful. "No, I didn't expect all of this to happen, but lordy was I hopin'!"
8. I realize that last one was wishful thinking and presumptuous. And maybe even arrogant.
9. I also realize that if I never got a book published I would wonder what went wrong in my life.
10. Because I needed to round out the list. For your reading enjoyment:
also known as 7 things my parents already have. I'll give you a hint:
YAYYY. A SHOTGUN! :D
ReplyDeleteAnyway, I'm glad to hear that you're venturing out and finding something more concrete (even though you might not have found it yet) because you're getting something done. If you do move to Denver, I have several friends there who can help you through the transition. :) They're all super nice and funny and sarcastic, and they'll take care of you.
And man, they haven't paid that stuff since March?!!? Wow. I don't even know what to say to that.
I'm glad you're being realistic, but not completely pessimistic about the whole thing. Honestly though, I don't think you'd like working at where you're working now anyway, but I hope that you hear from these other companies soon!
Wow, they haven't paid bills since March? That is a very bad sign. Yeah, mos def get out of there as soon as you can.
ReplyDeleteI know you will have a fabulous, rewarding job one day because you are a fabulous, rewarding person. :)
And don't feel bad about the preparing your speech for when you're a world class author thing, I can not tell you how many times I have done that.
It's fun to daydream. I know it will happen to all of us if we keep writing.
(hides in corner away from gun)
ReplyDeleteHow the fuck are they still in operation if they cannot pay their stuff for nearly 4 months? Not even coffee? BS
This may be tmi but my mom accidentally slipped that I was conceived in Denver so it is kind of my home town.