I had a radio interview scheduled last week and I was very excited, as it was my first. The time came for me to go on the air – then nothing. Dead silence. Seems that system that hosted the show crashed. Ah well, these things happen. I was annoyed, but I got over it. I know the show host and she’s a lovely woman who was mortified at the turn of events. Hopefully, I’ll get rescheduled soon and all will be well.
On the upside, I heard from my publisher that my novel got picked up by a new book club as it’s book of the month in June! Woo-hoo! I have to give props for my publisher, Brian W. Smith at Hollygrove Publishing. The man is a hustler – and I mean in a good way! He’s been doing everything he can to push my book out there. One of his strategies is cutting the price of the book so it’s more affordable in this economic climate. He’s taking a hit out of his own pocket to make sure that I and other authors in the HG family get out there. I don’t know of any other publisher willing to take that chance. Way to go, Brian!
Last week, I was forced to watch some of my talented colleagues and friends be let go by our company. It was not easy situation for anyone involved. Having been on the receiving end of such news, I know how devastating it is to have your world shot to hell in one moment. It’s even tougher because of the economy. But I know these people will land on their feet quickly. I’m proud of the way they have handled themselves with grace and dignity. I’m equally proud to have worked with them and call them friends. I’m also very grateful to still be employed. Though I often dream of being a stay-at-home mom/full-time writer, the reality is that it’s not going to happen anytime soon. But the minute Oprah comes calling, look out!
I have one child that I love to death, but he is a handful. My hubby and I often joke about what we would have done had he been twins or triplets. I still want another child, and I realize that it would impact our financial status in a big way. Which brings me to my next point:
Nadya “Octo-mom” Suleman brought the first two of her octuplets home to a media circus. As much I was first fascinated then angered by this woman’s choices, I have to admit that my thinking about the situation has changed, thanks to Dr. Phil. No, I haven’t spoken to the man, but I read he gave Suleman an on-air baby shower. To quote him, I thought, “What were YOU thinking?” That’s when my thinking changed.
It’s about the children.
Regardless of how I feel about the choices this woman made, it’s her kids that I’m concerned about. None of them asked to be born, especially not to her. But they are here and they need help. They’re the ones who will have to live with her decisions, the media circus and the teasing that will surely follow them for a long time to come. They need food, shelter, clothing. Some of them need special educational help. All of the octuplets will need additional medical care for a long time. And while I don’t personally plan to contribute to her cause, I respect her need to raise money in whatever way she can to support her children.
Despite all of this, I hope Suleman truly loves her children and do what’s best for them. And I hope the vultures will give her the space to try.
Finally, I’m just going to say to all those who hate the new Facebook – either stop complaining or quit using it. Hey, here’s a thought: if everyone who hates the new Facebook stops using it, maybe it’ll convince the owners to go back!
Yeah, right, like that’ll happen. If the owners were smart, they’d do like Yahoo did and give the members the choice of which layout they prefer. With so much backlash against the new format, it would be unwise for them to not listen to their consumers.
Oh wait. That’s exactly what AIG did.
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