Izz, glad you're getting back in writing mode. Curmudgeon is an odd word if you want to add one.
Okay, more than 2 dozen subs on one story since 2009. I'm just not going to complain about anything. I've already mentioned Anne Rice's
Interview With a Vampire got turned down more than that, so keep on keepin' on. Persistence furthers.
Melinda, you're welcome. Research is a passion of mine. Good inspiration for keeping on, that audio bookstore. They found a niche.
I made some progress, wrote out the kinds of jobs I'd like to do, excluded all the things I find draining, and rewrote all my copy describing my skills.
Wrote part of a blog post today. I was up most of last night tinkering with my new website. Started interlinking it with my other web properties. Updated a few other online projects. The Twitter adventure is gaining momentum. The idea is that once I have a book out I'll have multiple platforms established.
I haven't touched the novella in weeks. I'm giving myself tomorrow for fiction. I'm due for a full day off from NF, social networking and website building.