DJ,

Every one I talk to keeps telling me to share this blog with the world.  Deep down I know I don’t want to, however I know that I have to.  When I do, how honest will my musings be?  Will I dare to name and talk about those I talk to in my  daily struggles.

How honest can I be…  Okay, I’ll think about it some more, then make a decision.  In the meantime a quick update.  Got the books back from Ivan, I sent him one book but got two back.  Which means Scott sent him a copy. (so slack, made me spend money on postage when he already had a copy)  I don’t actually think he read it, but hey not everyone is going to love it.

Today has been one of those days, I’ve spent the last 5hrs writing emails and calling people.  My most recent call was to my local library to arrange a reading or signing.  I had to follow the golden rule (not sure when it became a rule) of not mentioning the SP word.  I was Sandra during the conversation and almost burst out laughing on a couple of occasions when I had to refer to myself as ‘my client.’

The other call I made was to Joseph Harker at the Guardian.  Someone gave me his name, apparently he’s half Nigerian (like that’s supposed to matter).  I’d sent him the begging letter last week; please sir put me in your paper and talk about my book.  Something along those lines.  Apparently he’s too busy to read the book and won’t get round to it for awhile.  I did ask him when this would be, but he wasn’t committing himself to a time frame.  Which probably means I he’ll pick it up next year.

I know everyone has a million other things to do, but don’t they realise it’s all about me and I don’t like to be kept waiting.  I really do wish I had more patience.

THOUGHT OF THE DAY
Give people time, it’s not always about me. 🙁