I received my copy of Shifting Steam in the mail today. There’s something very cool about having a story in a print book and seeing my name on the back cover. That, and the check I got in the mail yesterday, made me think about how far I’ve come in a year and a half, from when The Glass Man was first accepted to now. It’s been an amazing experience for someone who has dreamed of being published for so long — thrilling and terrifying both. I’ve certainly done my share of laughing and crying. But really the best thing has been support and pride I’ve gotten from my friends and family who’ve been there while I’ve been laughing and crying. And the new friends I’ve made are a real gift. They have all truly kept me sane.
Well, as sane as I’ll ever be.
I have all next week off from school! And that means writing, writing, writing…