A blog about writing and my journey to publication. I'll probably mention cake from time to time.
Wednesday, November 5, 2014
I AM a Writer
Well, I've now left the library, a job I've held for a record twelve years, and - mostly - thoroughly enjoyed.
There have been a lot of changes over the past year. A new self-service system, that's not very user-friendly and drives staff and customers crackers. Then, cutbacks at management level, that filtered down to changes within our branch. I was working more hours, and starting to get rather grumpy. Or grumpier than usual, anyway.
There was a lot of tutting, mumbling, eye-rolling, and cardigan flouncing, and in the end I decided it was probably best to do the decent thing and hand in my badge. Actually, I really DID have to hand in my badge, and although my last day was sad, it was a relief too - to be free to focus on doing what I love most.
Not eating cake, thought that's definitely up there, but WRITING. More stories, more novels.
So, now there's nowhere to hide. When people ask me what I do for a living, and they do - especially at the hairdresser's; I never go to the same one, I'm fickle like that - I can no longer say 'library assistant', I'm going to have to say, 'I'm a Writer, hear me roar.' (Or something like that).
And when they utter the inevitable 'ooh, are you the next JK Rowling?' I shall try not to tut, or mumble and roll my eyes, or cardigan-flounce. Because, actually, that IS what I am.
And I have two brand new novels being released next month to prove it. Oh yes.
More of that coming soon . . .
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