It is a moment an author anticipates as much as a book contract – the first royalty statement.
I consider myself to be a realist. I am a new author with a small publisher.
I have been associated with the entertainment industry in one form or another for over 30 years.
I know how film, theatre, TV and the music industry works, so when I sold Moonstone Obsession, despite the expectations and good natured ribbing from friends I knew I wasn’t going to experience this:
This is not me.
There was a number I had in mind that I hoped to meet or exceed that would be an indication of my success or otherwise. It was a modest number.
I waited patiently.
Is it here yet?
One month, two months, three months…
Today I received my first full quarter royalty statement…
Winner!
Hang on a moment…
That number? Are you sure it’s *that* number
Let me get a closer look
You’ve got to be kidding me!
And that euphoric feeling. The one you carry that says I’m a published author, then changes to something else.
And that’s a flattering image…
It’s not the book.
I love my book
It’s a matter of getting awareness out there.
Books on floor two.
And another book out. Now that part is now in the hand of a potential publisher.
Please, please, please like Warrior’s Surrender…
I need something to cheer me up.
Here, kitty, kitty, kitty
Nah, I think I need a Scotch.
Aah, that’s better