Many people were shocked
that Robin Williams could be suffering
from extreme depression
and no one knew.
He was all smiles and happiness
for his fans and the camera.
Yesterday, one of my publishers
announced they were having financial difficulties.
Staff, including my editor, were laid off.
I have 16 stories with them
that I’ll likely never get back
and never be paid another cent for.
The sales for the second novella
in my 12 novella serial
also bombed.
That means the next 10 novellas
will have even worse sales.
Last night,
I went to an online party.
I joked.
I teased.
I made readers happy.
Because sad romance readers
don’t buy books.
They also won’t invest in a 12 novella serial
if they think the serial is in trouble.
I’m in a business.
Robin Williams was in a business.
You’re in a business.
Do our clients know the real us?
No, because they don’t WANT to know
the real us.
That’s one of the many reasons
we need family and friends
around us.
Yes, in public,
the show must go on.
In private,
get the help you need.