Today’s post is definitely on the personal note. What does that mean? Essentially… nothing. When I reconsidered coming back to blog I decided that some of the posts would be, simply me. No matter where life’s journey takes me, I ultimately would like to look back, read my writings and recollect – as all old people do, right?
Not too much has been going on that is worth sharing I suppose. My college work is still a work in progress (of which I am drastically behind). Married life is still wonderful. Though I fight with my friends and family far more than needed, they too are great blessings.
I guess what is less than amazing is my work life. It’s become more than stagnant. I am ready to be done with sitting in an office every day, working in a field I do not foresee myself staying in. Although I am very grateful for my employement, it is just not where I see myself in five years. Then again, I do not see myself using the college degree I am working on either.
Where I would like to be is not even where I live, geographically, now. Alaska is home yet so much more of what I am wanting out of life is beyond these mountains or frigid oceans.
Perfect world scenario? If it were truly perfect, I would be published and living somewhere much warmer with my wife and relatives. Maybe even have some old/new friends to share life with in a new environment. We would have a great church family and it would be, simply that – perfect.
Then comes reality. The reality is that being a published author is an extremely, unlikely field to venture in to. Somewhere between 1-3% of writers make the long process of becoming published and continue to write. That’s a crazy percentile as well as a very humbling one. It means to be published will be a difficult path – not an impossible one.
So what’s the immediate plan? Well, to be honest while not sharing too much, my plan is already in the works. I am attempting to create a 6 book fiction series. The concept is pulled from a mix between the gothic genre and mythological, with a tiny touch of a sci-fy background. Before I write the first book I intend to have 3 or 4 books thoroughly outlined. The first book is about 2/3 done with outlining and planning. My personal deadline is to have the book completed by September of this year, seek out a reputable literary agent (though I have two great people already helping me), and to present the book to a publisher by this time next year.
My view is to either dedicate a year to this project and try to do what I have hoped for or to wait and never know if I was “talented” enough to make the cut. In the mean time I will continue to share some small “storyettes” or poetic pieces. I just need to focus on my book primarily, because that, is what I want in my future. I have jotted down many, many book ideas. I just need one to work out and then I will finally find my gateway – so to speak.
Ideally, and realistically, I believe that in five years I could be published. I would still have a grand ole’ day job and I may actually use my degree for its purpose. Will I be out of the big AK? Maybe. Maybe not. In the end if I was able to travel out a little more often I may find it harder to leave.
I do genuinely hope you are well in whatever path of life you find yourself. I appreciate you taking the time to read any of my posts. As time has come I have lost connections with some of my previous “online” friends, however I look forward to meeting new ones and establishing meaninful connections too. Feel free to send me a message or even an email if you would like!
Here’s to better planning, assignments turned in on time and to a bright, optimistic future ahead.
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