Getting it Together
February 4, 2000
6:44 a.m.
"I saw your book," a friend of mine at work said as I walked into the conference room. Just as a clue for anyone who works with me that might be reading this--this is a really good way to start a meeting with me ... I mean, a little praise for "my book" and you've got pretty much whatever you want. Of course, the rest of the people with stories in "my book" would probably like a little credit, too. So we talked about it a little. I'm finding that my reputation is growing at work. People mention my writing more often than they used to, and I even get the occassional person who has read something I've written. It's a very strange time. It's a transitory time, I think. I hope it is, anyway. I hope I can put enough work in enough places that I can keep a buzz going. I don't know. I guess that's it. I don't know. I don't know what to expect. Another friend of mine called last night. I'm scheduled to do a signing at the local independent bookstore this afternoon at lunchtime. He said his wife had intended to go, but had a minor medical problem. Could I sign two books for her so he could pick them up on the way home from work? Of course, I said. Heck, I played basketball with him a couple years ago--how could I possibly refuse! He told me something before he hung up. He said he hoped I had a good time at the signing. I like that. I don't know how many people will show up. Probably just a couple. But I think the advice is good across the board. I'm going to try to remember it as I go along, and as I get whatever little recognition I'm getting. Have a good time with it. Don't forget who I am. Heck ... it could stop at any minute, and it probably will. So, I'm going to try to have fun with it now.   So, I've caught up on a little sleep, gotten manuscripts ready for the mail, and generally cleaned up shop. It's nearing a week past the Dare. Time to get back to work.  Can I have your autograph? Daily Persistence is © Ron Collins |
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