Over a month ago, I came across a social media post by a local author. This author stated that they had been chipping away at their next book (this author only has one book self-published) while starting school full-time to finish their bachelor's degree, volunteering at their church, being a parent to four younger children, and running a campground. This author also wrote a weekly column for an area newspaper. Quite busy, I get it. Been there, got the T-shirt.
Then, this is the part that made me shake my head: this author had a conversation with one of their professors and, based on said conversation, decided to try the traditional route for publishing rather than self-publishing on the next book.
Pause . . .
No, I did not comment. Nor did I select an appropriate reaction to their post. I just . . . moved on, all the while shaking my head in bewilderment.
To each their own. If it works, I wish them the best of luck.
Deep down, I know this person will spend years regretting their choice.
