Wow. My respects go to you, Sir. Perhaps the only thing I can say to you is what is the alternative. I live on hope. Other wise you have some financial security, and then look at the grass grow. I prefer to go with my sword in my hand, still trying, still having hope, still believing. It makes for a better day, even when it's a shitty one. The problem I see often is that we want the big goal, and when it doesn't happen we give up. But if we think the goal is the now, the freedom to write awesome stories and don't give a (nastiest expletive you can imagine) you set yourself free. If you achieved such, there are still in you stories of that caliber. Do not deprive us of that. Keep going. Keep trying, Even when it feels like not your best.
Hmmm, been nominated for Pushcart and thrice of Best of the Net-- doesn't seem to make much difference....
Wow. My respects go to you, Sir. Perhaps the only thing I can say to you is what is the alternative. I live on hope. Other wise you have some financial security, and then look at the grass grow. I prefer to go with my sword in my hand, still trying, still having hope, still believing. It makes for a better day, even when it's a shitty one. The problem I see often is that we want the big goal, and when it doesn't happen we give up. But if we think the goal is the now, the freedom to write awesome stories and don't give a (nastiest expletive you can imagine) you set yourself free. If you achieved such, there are still in you stories of that caliber. Do not deprive us of that. Keep going. Keep trying, Even when it feels like not your best.