Alexis’s Comments (group member since Jan 04, 2017)

Alexis’s comments from the Navigating Indieworld Discussing All Things Indie group.

Happy Holidays everyone!
I am sick, alone and haven’t eaten anything worthwhile in 3 days.
Still, for some reason, reasonably happy.
2018 has been good to me (minus the whole world going to shit of cours). Here’s hoping to a gentle 2019 for all!

R.L. wrote: "Those stickers you sent really came in handy, thank you Dennis. And thank you for that sweet card you sent Christine Romey!!! Barbara Mojica there is a dad bringing his kids by the booth to have yo..."

I want to read the whole story. Unfortunately my iPad left me quite suddenly but I will find you.

So lovely to see all the books and I hope lots and lots land in eager, lucky hands.

Hi Carole. Will it only be released as paperback?

I think with rimance novels, one person usually writes the Male POV and the other person the female POV. I guess at least that way you’re sure that every “voice” is unique lol.

Alexa Riley
Christina Lauren

The two authors above have published a lot of books that they’ve written together. They present themselves to the world under one pseudonym and have sold enough books to crack the NYT bestsellers list.

Could you ever write multiple books with another writer?
I can’t wrap my head around how that would work but I guess it wpuld be nice to have a sounding board and someone as invested as I am in turning a book into a success.

Carole wrote: "https://medium.com/@caroleproman/invi..."

FANTASTIC article Carol.
I rarely ask people my own age for advice. What do they know? (Just kidding — ageism directed at the young is annoying too.) But anyways, personally, I love seeking advice from those that have been around longer than I have, and have done things I’m just now trying out. There’s value and wisdom that comes with age. Anyone that dismisses someone because of their age just does themselves a disservice. There’s no group I learn more from.

Those people in meeting sound like total brats. They also forget that they too will grow older one day. Smdh.

Alex wrote: "D.J. wrote: "That goes beyond rubbish and moves well into the realms of shit.

Then again, if you can still shift ebooks and they are your biggest income, all is not lost. It's just a crap situatio..."

That is just total BS from Createspace. I’m sorry you have to deal with it. I hope everything works out in your favor!

This thread has so much valuable information, thanks C.L.

Oohh how lovely. P.s. I like your pen name.

D.J. wrote: "Go on holiday. I’ve been to Kos and Rhodes a few times each. I think Rhodes Town was the only culture I took in other than food and drink. Sometimes it’s about getting away and soaking up sun for a..."

Exactly. The sun and cold, cold, cold, wine.

Dale wrote: "In a non-writing related "something good," my wife saw her hepatologist on Friday, and it looks like for the time being there is no need for a liver transplant. Some lab work is still pending, but ..."

Oh wow, that’s great news. Hope all continues to go well.

D.J. wrote: "Doesn’t sound like the firm is too organised. When is your holiday? Go. If they want you they’ll work around plans you’ve already made. I mean, you turned up for an interview they weren’t prepared ..."

Exactly. I don't even want the job anymore. What a messy place.

Carole wrote: "Greece? No question about it. Have a great time- Uzo, the beach, omg the tomatoes there are divine.
One of the best vacations I've ever had."

I’ve never been! A friend of a friend is Greek and we can stay with her family so no hotel costs!

@Alex probably! I’m dreaming of days just enjoying the beach and a cold cold cold glass of wine lol.

Update: I went to the interview. The two legal counsels were late (30minutes — they were finishing another interview (this firm is really expanding)) hadn’t been told by HR that I was coming and practically had to read my resume right there.

What a waste of my time.

Carole wrote: "Alexis wrote: "Damn it. I hate it when I miss a bubble.

But seriously, I think self publishing is indeed dead for those just getting started. I have a feeling it’s alive and kicking for those who ..."

It’s what I’m here for! :D

Evelyn wrote: "Alexis wrote: "I’ve been headhunted for a nice legal counsel position. Problem is, it’s a 3 interview process. The first one is tomorrow (I’m not prepared at all but that’s another story.) but if I..."

A) It’s not my dream job. But then neither is this one. The dream is writing but .. yeah. Lol.
B) No, but I can’t reschedule my vacation days. They’ve been set for a while.
C) I really need a breather. =/ Companies pretty much went insane in 2018 due to the new privacy laws and we went insane with them.

I guess I’ll go tomorrow and see what happens. Thanks for the advice.

Alex wrote: "Alexis wrote: "I’ve been headhunted for a nice legal counsel position. Problem is, it’s a 3 interview process. The first one is tomorrow (I’m not prepared at all but that’s another story.) but if I..."

It’s a nice feeling but it’s mostly because my resume states that I speak a lot of languages — many which I haven’t spoken in ages lmao. Tomorrow should be fun.

I’ve been headhunted for a nice legal counsel position. Problem is, it’s a 3 interview process. The first one is tomorrow (I’m not prepared at all but that’s another story.) but if I make it through, the whole thing could take up to four weeks and I’ve made plans to go to Greece. I’m trying not to be shortsighted but damn it, I need this vacation! But I also don’t want to miss out on a good career opportunity. Ugh. This is a luxe problem but damn it, I don’t know what to do.

Carole wrote: "I am proud to say I got my first check from a 'real' publisher! The book comes out in November. I can't wait to see it."

AWESOME!
Can’t wait to read it.

Congratulations to all. May you continue to kick ass.