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June 26th, 2018

26/6/2018

It has been a while since the last posting. The three June events kept me somewhat busy and I am feeling the need to take a break from active book promotion for a while. It has been a while since I have felt this way in June. Having been retired for four years now, I have enjoyed the warm sunny days and have actually kept ahead of the battle with my garden weeds. Teachers joke that sometimes we do not see the light of day in June. There are other professions that have deadlines and year ends but for teachers the pending end of June is not negotiable. Your tired body is looking forward to rest during the summer holiday but your head is frantically trying to figure out where to find enough time to complete all the tasks required. This is the first June after retiring that I have felt a similar feeling. Have a safe summer!

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Interviews and Mailing Lists

4/5/2018

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Today I completed my sixth interview with media. Thank you to the reporters and media personalities that have shown interest in my story. My past experiences during formal interviews were for new teaching positions I was hoping to acquire. These ones are a lot more fun and those interviewing are very supportive. Please check out my Interviews page for links to the various websites where the interviews are posted.
Today was also the day that I figured out how to add a mail subscription link to my website. Those who attended last Saturday’s launch will be automatically subscribed providing they checked the permission box on the door prize entry draw. Please add your name and address to my mailing list to receive newsletters and updates.

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First Days

18/4/2018

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A new day.

Yesterday was my last official day of receiving support from the publishing company, who guided me through this journey of creating a book. Self publishing, including accessing the professional assistance of qualified supporters, was a good choice but my time with them is ending. Those who were advising me will still be available for distribution and ordering needs but the access for the personal one on one discussions and available sounding boards is now complete.
Every time I begin an unfamiliar journey, I experience a high degree of worry and doubt. I question myself and wonder whether I should be following that path. I challenge and argue with those guiding me along the path. Seeking their help, but also insisting my preferences and views are being heard. There is a point within each journey, such as this recent publishing road, that I reach a level of expectancy and sense of comfort. The routines in the way the new processes are completed become familiar and I am happy, making progress and future plans.
I like relying on the countenance of others and, at times, doubt my capabilities when I need to think for myself. Firsts for me have usually involved emotional disagreements: the first time teaching in a classroom alone; the first time taking a trip by myself; the first time tutoring a child in my home. Today is the first day of being a true independent author, promoting and marketing my new book on my own.
The choices I make, the plans I follow are mine. I know I will go down paths that are the right ones to follow. I also know that I will sometimes choose paths that I am needing to stop, turn around and walk a different direction. I will celebrate the times of success and learn from the expected errors I make. A scary but “good for me” road to take.

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