NEW VIDEO: Reading "The Charismatics"
I finally made another video!
I have been meaning to do this for a few weeks now, after realizing that my YouTube channel had somehow grown to thirty subscribers. (Want to subscribe? Here's the link.)
After some suggestions from kind reader friends (some of which included my doing a weird dance, more stories about my horrible past dates, showing my "writer's cave," or just filming my four pets), I decided to first go with a reading from my book, "The Charismatics."
Things have been getting more exciting for me career-wise, as I was offered a head editor position with a local company I've worked for in the past, Midnight Publishing (want us to edit your work? Here's the contact link!).
Starting March 23rd, I will begin that position, slowly transitioning from the restaurant to editing and another business endeavor I'm beginning: pet-sitting!
As many of you know, I love animals so much it could be deemed unhealthy, and over the past few months have really gotten a reality check: writing fiction is NOT a lucrative career path in the beginning.
You're thinking, "Well, duh, Ashley, everyone knows that."
I guess I was overly hopeful, thinking that somehow my book would take off, or would fall into the right hands, or that Oprah's niece would recommend it to the book club ... (HA! Just kidding. No I'm not.)
And that's unrealistic. Not impossible, and it doesn't mean I will ever stop writing--but in the meantime, I need to start pursuing an income doing something I enjoy.
So, that's the update on me. I will be hard at work editing, growing my pet-sitting business, giving motivational presentations, and writing "The Charismatics'" sequel this summer, of course! Once again, thank you for your support, I really wouldn't have the strength to keep going without it.
If you enjoy the video and want to hear more, email me at ashleyrcarlson13@gmail.com to let me know (or if you think I sound ridiculous then we can just pretend this never happened). Same goes for if you want a free e-book to keep reading.
As always, keep writing and keep dreaming!
Want me to give a presentation at your school, event, or personal home? Contact me!
Want me to edit your manuscript and make it publish-ready? Contact me!
Like what you read? Subscribe to my blog/newsletter!
I have been meaning to do this for a few weeks now, after realizing that my YouTube channel had somehow grown to thirty subscribers. (Want to subscribe? Here's the link.)
After some suggestions from kind reader friends (some of which included my doing a weird dance, more stories about my horrible past dates, showing my "writer's cave," or just filming my four pets), I decided to first go with a reading from my book, "The Charismatics."
Things have been getting more exciting for me career-wise, as I was offered a head editor position with a local company I've worked for in the past, Midnight Publishing (want us to edit your work? Here's the contact link!).
Starting March 23rd, I will begin that position, slowly transitioning from the restaurant to editing and another business endeavor I'm beginning: pet-sitting!
As many of you know, I love animals so much it could be deemed unhealthy, and over the past few months have really gotten a reality check: writing fiction is NOT a lucrative career path in the beginning.
You're thinking, "Well, duh, Ashley, everyone knows that."
I guess I was overly hopeful, thinking that somehow my book would take off, or would fall into the right hands, or that Oprah's niece would recommend it to the book club ... (HA! Just kidding. No I'm not.)
And that's unrealistic. Not impossible, and it doesn't mean I will ever stop writing--but in the meantime, I need to start pursuing an income doing something I enjoy.
So, that's the update on me. I will be hard at work editing, growing my pet-sitting business, giving motivational presentations, and writing "The Charismatics'" sequel this summer, of course! Once again, thank you for your support, I really wouldn't have the strength to keep going without it.
If you enjoy the video and want to hear more, email me at ashleyrcarlson13@gmail.com to let me know (or if you think I sound ridiculous then we can just pretend this never happened). Same goes for if you want a free e-book to keep reading.
As always, keep writing and keep dreaming!
Want me to give a presentation at your school, event, or personal home? Contact me!
Want me to edit your manuscript and make it publish-ready? Contact me!
Like what you read? Subscribe to my blog/newsletter!
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