I Explain Why Writing Isn't Sexy

There's nothing sexy about being a working writer. It's a job that doesn't demand much from me; I don't have to worry about intermittent grooming, hideous eating habits, or acting like a sane, responsible human being. It's a job, in other words, for an immature adult with impulse control issues, deeply held grudges, and a penchant for foul language. It is...the perfect job for me.
That said, occasionally there IS something sexy about the gig. Last week my publisher flew me to New York...