I'm bummed today because...
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Hey Bro,....is this World fair ??....No, it isn't !!
too much Sad News here, too much Idiots ruling this World,too less Knowledge, to much Idiots with Power.
Kind, friendly, wonderfull People are sick, struggling with Cancer or renal failure.
....I understand my friend....I do....
Well, I'm going to have to come right out and say it. I am EXTREMELY bummed due to the following. I am either going to have to spend the rest of my life putting a lot of time, money, and effort into trying to be a writer, fail, lose everything I put into it, and feel bad about that, or resign to quitting and feel bad about that. Either way something perfectly awful will befall me and I can't seem to think of a thing to do except sit waiting for the inevitable ax to descend.
I'm not sure whether I mentioned it here, if I did it was quite some time ago, but I have definitely mentioned on more than one occasion on a reading forum I frequent every day, that I have written a book of fiction based on actual events of which I have many boxes of copies sitting here ready to go, I can personally inscribe and mail anywhere within reason, and in all these years (I've been on this forum since 2015 and the other since 2003) NOT ONE PERSON has inquired about purchasing a copy! I sent out one or two free copies hoping those people would recommend it to the others, but nothing.
I used to do all right selling at historical reenactments, but had to stop after my dad developed health problems starting in 1996 and my mom could no longer accompany me on the trips. It wasn't something I could handle alone or that I believe I could do now. I've been wanting to start a website but I don't know how and am afraid anything I try to do myself would turn out all wrong and if I try to hire someone to do it something awful will doubtless befall, as it usually does, and then it will again be all my fault for wasting a lot of time, money, and effort trying.
What's more, even on projects which are of no financial benefit whatsoever, I just want to accomplish before either losing my mental faculties or undergoing death, both of which I expect almost hourly, I have appealed to family and friends for assistance to digitize pictures including images of them and ONLY ONE PERSON came through! Again, I could start a kickstarter or a GoFundMe campaign, but what would be the point? I can see I am not a priority to anyone except my mom, who is 92, and once she goes that is IT!
I have also written what I believe to be the finest biography for young readers of Ray Bradbury (I've read all the others that I know of) and despite a number of people reading it, including some who would rate among Bradbury's inner circle, NOT ONE PERSON has offered to help put me in touch with an agent or publisher or suggested one I might approach. Two of my best Bradbury pals suggested self-publishing and I told them after my first book I vowed,
NEVER AGAIN! DEATH BEFORE SELF-PUBLICATION!
So there seems no hope of success in my chosen profession, and I have neither ability nor interest in anything else which would result in being paid. I try not to break out in a cold sweat when asked what I do for a living.
As relates to people here, the book does include a massacre so they might enjoy it. If people want I can post details in the Self-Promotion section of the board. The anniversary of the massacre is coming up in three days, which is probably why I am thinking about it more than usual.
I'm not sure whether I mentioned it here, if I did it was quite some time ago, but I have definitely mentioned on more than one occasion on a reading forum I frequent every day, that I have written a book of fiction based on actual events of which I have many boxes of copies sitting here ready to go, I can personally inscribe and mail anywhere within reason, and in all these years (I've been on this forum since 2015 and the other since 2003) NOT ONE PERSON has inquired about purchasing a copy! I sent out one or two free copies hoping those people would recommend it to the others, but nothing.
I used to do all right selling at historical reenactments, but had to stop after my dad developed health problems starting in 1996 and my mom could no longer accompany me on the trips. It wasn't something I could handle alone or that I believe I could do now. I've been wanting to start a website but I don't know how and am afraid anything I try to do myself would turn out all wrong and if I try to hire someone to do it something awful will doubtless befall, as it usually does, and then it will again be all my fault for wasting a lot of time, money, and effort trying.
What's more, even on projects which are of no financial benefit whatsoever, I just want to accomplish before either losing my mental faculties or undergoing death, both of which I expect almost hourly, I have appealed to family and friends for assistance to digitize pictures including images of them and ONLY ONE PERSON came through! Again, I could start a kickstarter or a GoFundMe campaign, but what would be the point? I can see I am not a priority to anyone except my mom, who is 92, and once she goes that is IT!
I have also written what I believe to be the finest biography for young readers of Ray Bradbury (I've read all the others that I know of) and despite a number of people reading it, including some who would rate among Bradbury's inner circle, NOT ONE PERSON has offered to help put me in touch with an agent or publisher or suggested one I might approach. Two of my best Bradbury pals suggested self-publishing and I told them after my first book I vowed,
NEVER AGAIN! DEATH BEFORE SELF-PUBLICATION!
So there seems no hope of success in my chosen profession, and I have neither ability nor interest in anything else which would result in being paid. I try not to break out in a cold sweat when asked what I do for a living.
As relates to people here, the book does include a massacre so they might enjoy it. If people want I can post details in the Self-Promotion section of the board. The anniversary of the massacre is coming up in three days, which is probably why I am thinking about it more than usual.
Why is she annoying you? What is going on
Have you tried using google sites?
I will tag Marsha on what you would need to do to self promote it here on the site. Good luck!
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Or dead like my cousin, and other relatives are going to the service, but I can't because my mom's old and I am broke.
My helpers are also dead or otherwise unavailable, other reasons I'm bummed.
No need to ask permission--just start a post in the Self-Promotion area and ask people to contact you via PM for information about purchasing the book as we don't allow direct sales info in the threads themselves.
...indeed....That's why i call you my Brother
First really cold night of the season, set heater, went to bed. Woke at 4AM to "cold" blowing air. Lesson learned-- test heater before it gets cold! Hope repairman comes out soon.
In the grand scheme of things, this is small. But it’s still irritating me.
Canada Post has been having rotating strikes for most of the month. There are trucks full of parcels....sitting.
On October 25 someone sent a small parcel to me from Australia. I have yet to see it. On November 2 someone else sent me a smaller parcel from the UK. It also has not yet appeared.
On the weekend, DH ordered a Christmas Present from ToysRUs. Canada Post tracking, which is usually spot-on! Said it would be delivered yesterday. I thought that a bit odd because in the morning it was in Ottawa. So at best, it could get to my nearest sorting facility then out for delivery today. But by early afternoon it said it was out for delivery. But last night.....it was back in Ottawa and claiming it would be delivered today.
A different present that I ordered only got to Canada Post yesterday. It now lists delivery in 1-11 days. For expedited delivery.
I have figured out, bills and flyers are being treated as priority. Flyers. Priority. And government cheques are too. I worked for the city election and I knew the cheque’s were scheduled to be mailed by the end of November. A lot of people were depending on that money for Christmas shopping, so I’m glad they were delivered quick.
Canada Post has been having rotating strikes for most of the month. There are trucks full of parcels....sitting.
On October 25 someone sent a small parcel to me from Australia. I have yet to see it. On November 2 someone else sent me a smaller parcel from the UK. It also has not yet appeared.
On the weekend, DH ordered a Christmas Present from ToysRUs. Canada Post tracking, which is usually spot-on! Said it would be delivered yesterday. I thought that a bit odd because in the morning it was in Ottawa. So at best, it could get to my nearest sorting facility then out for delivery today. But by early afternoon it said it was out for delivery. But last night.....it was back in Ottawa and claiming it would be delivered today.
A different present that I ordered only got to Canada Post yesterday. It now lists delivery in 1-11 days. For expedited delivery.
I have figured out, bills and flyers are being treated as priority. Flyers. Priority. And government cheques are too. I worked for the city election and I knew the cheque’s were scheduled to be mailed by the end of November. A lot of people were depending on that money for Christmas shopping, so I’m glad they were delivered quick.
Hope they get there quickly.
Hope all parcels are safe and delivered soon.