Which comes first, the large paycheck or the mental breakdown?

[apocalypsos]

I've been feeling absolutely awful lately because there's been no break in the sleep-eat-work routine and there's no end in sight. I haven't been able to write or answer comments or throw together too many LJ posts that don't consist mostly of "Working too much, hate my life."

I think I need a hug, and nobody's giving me one. They're giving me overtime and swallowing up all of my weekend time with stocking shelves, though, if that counts as a hug.

I'm usually intensely realistic about the whole trying-to-get-published thing and how I probably won't make a damn thing off it, but lately I've been doing a lot of grumbling under my breath when I'm mentally exhausted about the whole work situation about how I hope someone actually buys something of mine already so I can quit both jobs and go home and lie facedown on the floor for a week covered in a blanket of money.

... is it time for my vacation? 'Cause, yeah, I think I need it.

Comments

[hjpatience.livejournal.com]

*virtual hug*

Keep going - it will all be worth it in the end.

[beck-liz.livejournal.com]

I can't give you a physical hug, but here's a virtual one: ***HUGS*** Also, see icon.

[dangerusliasons.livejournal.com]

*gigantic hugs* Yeah I know what you mean. ;)

[theliel.livejournal.com]

*hug* Trust me. I know the feeling.
It's only temporary and I promise to purchase at least 2 copies of your book even if it's from Lulu.

[erinlin.livejournal.com]

*HUGS*

[wolfshark]

*hugs you lots and lots*

[laurelin-kit.livejournal.com]

I would buy the SHIT out of your books and recommend them to everyone I know.

[jacinthsong.livejournal.com]

*internet hugs*

[cmattg.livejournal.com]

Have an e-hug, please.

[sabotabby]

I'd hug you but I'm too far away. So e-hugs.

[pandorablu.livejournal.com]

*smishy hug*

[teenygozer.livejournal.com]

Keep going, I'm so looking forward to buying your books! Which I will expect you to sign for me! HUGS!

Just a hopefully-helpful suggestion: are you friended to marthawells's LJ? She often posts links about the business part of being a writer, in fact if I'm not mistaken, she has another blog or site dedicated to helping new authors find their footing in the world of publishing. I highly recommend her LJ; she is smart and funny and a fellow fan.