A short while ago I wrote this hilarious short story called lemonade. The link should take you to my writing community where the story is posted. I've written several short stories by now... well, actually several hundred of the little suckers. And I really like about six of them. So here's the deal- I'm going to publish a book. I don't know quite how that even works right now but rest assured, by the end of the year, I will know how and I will be trying fervently to find a publisher for a book of shorts. My own. First editions to all of my bestest fans and my lovely collection of acquired family- visa vi: all of you. That's IF I can find a publisher. I'm going to pour everything I possibly can into it because after this summer camp- writing becomes career. And that... yikes that's going to take everything and the world to pull off. Not to mention time that I don't have. I'll find it though. I always wanted to publish a book first, Ancient Tale was my prime candidate and my longest current work, however, we're at a momentary standstill with that one based upon my schedule. I can't start writing and then suddenly cut off to go fulfill former obligations. All I have time for is something quite shorter and I've been working with those for some time now. That, and a bit of exclusive poetry. (Not to mention some lovely letters ahem...) So the deal is that by the end of this year I want to have spoken to at least ONE publisher concerning the book of shorts (which I have yet to compile... dang it.) As for which short stories will enter the book well... We'll start with the ones I like and we'll move on from there. For as much writing as I have done I am still unaware of what is and is not kosher concerning an actual published book. I've seen short story books with one short story. I've seen some with thirty and a prologue. Its dependant. This will be my project though, it will probably remind me a lot of my first entrance into public school in my younger years and I will once again feel very much like a fish swimming in something very strong and potentially alchoholic (no jokes arby. that would be sad. ) If its any good and remotely successful it will then be my foot in the door and my first feel of publication, which is important. Wish me the best of luck and for heavens sake pray for me because I am going to need it. WHOo! (Also, a slight note concerning the intention of this blog. It will probably alter, perhaps significantly. I have my email back and I've been having far too much fun with that recently. Especially in indulging in the gap that this blog was initially created to fill. Therefor the blog content may changein the next few posts... nothing against you Jess, You and I still talk a great deal and will continue to do so. Within certain other means of course... This blog however, since having recaptured the use of my email, has not been updated so very frequently because all of the content that would normally be posted here... is now emailed. So the blog either slowly dies or I mess with it. And being as I am kinda fond of the little community here on the stream, I think I'll maintain what I can by changing... I don't know. Something. (shrugs)) Still taking votes on what that is then... -Monsterbox