The Return of Sam

Hi guys! Been a while, hasn't it? I said that I would post irregularly over the summer, but without a deadline, I lost motivation. Oops. You'd think I'd know that about myself by now. There were just so many other things to do, books to read, shows to watch, jobs to apply for...

But I really stopped doing this weekly because it took too much of my creative energy, leaving not enough for my weekly vlogs. Well, I've got videos scheduled for the next two months now and I could use another creative outlet especially since I'm unemployed and have all the time in the world.

So, what have I been up to? Well, I've been reading, obviously. Not as much as I should be. Netflix and YouTube are just such great distractions. Plus, I can do that while I'm cooking or cleaning or doing laundry.

I got a lot of books at the Denver Publishing Institute. I should probably dedicate a whole separate post to my time there. I learned a lot about the publishing industry, and I remain firm in my resolve that it is the industry for me. I also met some really cool people, and I hope I'll have the chance to work with them in the future. Anyway, I'm currently working my way through the books. I'm actually reading a nonfiction book that isn't a memoir right now, so that's a first. With each one I read, I think of a friend or two who might like it, and have been sending it to them for their birthdays. I've never been particularly good about giving people gifts, but I think this is a nice gesture.

I've been trying to start going to book events in my area and make some contacts. I've been to two so far, but it appears that authors aren't traveling with their agents or publicists or whatever. However, I think that attending these events gives me a better understanding of how a book tour works, and thus I will eventually be a better publicist for it.

I think that's quite enough for my first blog back, but I will return. I've got a few ideas of stuff I want to talk about, so keep your eyes peeled.