by D.B. Smyth | @DB_Smyth | Dec 5, 2011 | Uncategorized
Someday I’m going to have to learn to keep my mouth shut and my mind open. Hopefully sooner than later if I’m going to survive this journey called publishing. Right now, however, I need to eat some crow and choke down some humble pie. A few months ago a friend asked...
by D.B. Smyth | @DB_Smyth | Oct 14, 2011 | Uncategorized
Dear Friday, You’re here! You’re really, really here! *gives gigantic hug* I wasn’t standing around all week waiting for you to arrive, but I’m still excited that you finally made it. I’m loving our little chats and look forward to telling you about the week....
by D.B. Smyth | @DB_Smyth | Oct 13, 2011 | Uncategorized
Last night I dreamed of pictures. Special pictures. In my dream they were the images that, if I could interpret them correctly, would allow my book to become a bestseller. If I failed, I failed permanently—my book, my career, my life. The pressure to capture and...
by D.B. Smyth | @DB_Smyth | Oct 10, 2011 | Uncategorized
Dear Liza, I must admit that I’m not really a fan of Twitter. I find I get more discouraged than inspired and more stressed than relieved (most of the time). However, one of the good things that has come from participating in this particular social network is you....
by D.B. Smyth | @DB_Smyth | Oct 7, 2011 | Uncategorized
Dear Friday, It’s late and you’re almost over. I’m squeezing in this post last minute just so I can say, “I did it! I posted every week day for two weeks straight!” Now granted I posted many later in the day–some in the...
by D.B. Smyth | @DB_Smyth | Oct 6, 2011 | Uncategorized
I’m driving the 100. One of the many arteries that lead to Joe’s work. The main one, perhaps, with all other routes ultimately feeding into this one. He has to be there by 8am. 7:50 if we can swing it. We left early—earlier than he ever leaves and earlier than I’m...
