I'm one of those people who finds something to fret over in the brightest of situations. And so I figured I'd say nothing until I got a firm "yes". And since there's still a chance of a firm "no", I kept things to myself.
Still, I was giddy as a kid on his first class trip as I went to the post office and sent off my package this morning, and so, I changed my mind about sharing. We woeful writers have so many ups and downs, we might as well enjoy what highs there are when they come by.
I've been blessed with the chance of a lifetime, to possibly have a multiple book/film deal, and even a hand in the screenplays- but there's still an if- a really big if- They have to like this second manuscript. If they do like it, they've already said they're interested in moving towards a contract.
About two weeks ago I was simply floored to speak to this producer for about an hour. I said all of those deer-in-the headlights- stupid things. When they were being upbeat, I actually was dumb enough to say, "Well, don't you want to read the book first...what if you don't like it? Maybe we should wait to talk about that until you see it?"
Well, it's in the mail. If I hear 'yes', I'll come by and dance on the keyboards. If it's a no, I think I'll be as pathetic as ever until the next glint of sunlight.
Thanks for listening,
Nate
Still, I was giddy as a kid on his first class trip as I went to the post office and sent off my package this morning, and so, I changed my mind about sharing. We woeful writers have so many ups and downs, we might as well enjoy what highs there are when they come by.
I've been blessed with the chance of a lifetime, to possibly have a multiple book/film deal, and even a hand in the screenplays- but there's still an if- a really big if- They have to like this second manuscript. If they do like it, they've already said they're interested in moving towards a contract.
About two weeks ago I was simply floored to speak to this producer for about an hour. I said all of those deer-in-the headlights- stupid things. When they were being upbeat, I actually was dumb enough to say, "Well, don't you want to read the book first...what if you don't like it? Maybe we should wait to talk about that until you see it?"
Well, it's in the mail. If I hear 'yes', I'll come by and dance on the keyboards. If it's a no, I think I'll be as pathetic as ever until the next glint of sunlight.
Thanks for listening,
Nate
