This is a big week for me.
For ten years, I’ve been juggling my writing work with a full-time office job, which has meant squeezing my researching and writing time into early-morning hours, lunch hours, commutes, etc. And that, in turn, has meant limiting the number and types of writing projects I can take on. During the past year or so, since the publication of The Day-Glo Brothers, it’s also meant some serious limitations in the number and types of author visits, appearances, and presentations that I can add to my schedule.
Well, effective tomorrow, I’m scaling back my office job to a part-time schedule. That’s going to free up two additional days each week that I can spend creating books for young readers and connecting with the audiences of those books. It’s a little daunting to be taking this step, to turn down some of the steady income that my family and I have been accustomed to in exchange for the opportunity to do more of what I love.
But this step — “leap” seems more like it — feels right. It feels exciting and invigorating. And a big part of what makes it feel that way is the inspiration and encouragement that I’ve received from so many people in so many ways over the years. If you’re one of them — and if you’re reading this, you probably are — thank you.
Thank you.
Thank you.
Congratulations, Chris. I am sure indeed this is a HUGE step; you have SO many fans wishing you all the best…standing behind you, beside you and in front of you to make this move a big, successful one!
You’re very welcome. And you’ve more than earned it.
Chris, congratulations! This is excellent news for readers. More writing time for you = a win for all of us.
Oh, Chris, Bravo.
What’s that bit of wisdom?
“Leap and the net will appear.”
I suspect the net is already being woven.
Best,
Lindsey
Wow!! Congratulations, Chris!!! No doubt this will only further your writing career. So happy for you…and so proud to know a published guy!
Way to go, Chris — scary as heck, I know, but you definitely seem like someone sufficiently on-track to make this leap, at this point. Congratulations!
Congratulations your your leap! It’s important to follow your heart, and not let fear get in the way. Looking forward to reading your new creations!
“Nothing ventured, nothing gained!” I certainly have faith you!
With warm wishes for your continued success and much happiness in your accomplishments, Aunt Zena
I’m coming to this a bit late, but that’s fantastic news! Congratulations.