DJ,Is name dropping a good thing, especially if it opens doors that otherwise would've remained shut?    Still trying to push the book out but not making much headway, so decided to follow-up on the idea of having a PR person.  Sam from Henry's house, (found them on the internet) never got back to me, so I took it that: a. she didn't pass on my details, b. she did and the person wasn't interested or c. We all know what C. is, it's too horrifying and traumatic for me to even write down.  Seeing as they're not the only agency in the UK, I decided to look for someone else.  Let's face it, whoever I do end up with, is probably going to do a better job than me.  Anyway, moving on swiftly 'cos I don't like to dwell on my own inadequacies.  I was reading Scott's blog and [...]

The ongoing saga that never seems to end.  I think I'm psychic, either that or I'm cynical beyond my years.  Personally I think it's the years of disappointments finally adding up.  Anyway, Ruth came back to me on Friday reiterating what she'd already said in previous emails.  They're not buying unless the terms are SOR. Which is a shame, but I'm in full retreat so it's time to let go. I can't keep bashing my delicate head against a brick wall.I'm currently writing an article on myself for an e-zine.  The deadline is August, but I know what I'm like.  If I don't get it done now, I'll be crafting the day before it's due.  Bad habit I picked up at Uni. Don't do anything until a day before it's due. Once upon a time, I had oodles of time, or should I say I gave myself oodles of time [...]