THE ROYALTY REALITY...

I received my first royalty cheque (that's check for the Americans!)   I was met with a mixture of emotion: a) delight and b) disappointment.  Initially I thought it was for "my" first quarter (June - August) but in fact because the book was released June 15th it fell into the previous period (April - June), so the cheque was only for 2 weeks.  The disappointment turned into relief, but the reality is poetry royalties are pretty small.  The great thing about that is, I didn't do it for the money.  We all have a destiny.  We all hope to leave our mark on the world.   Some people do that as volunteers, philanthropists, doctors, researchers, parents - everyone has a calling.  I realize mine is writing.  It doesn't matter if it is poetry, fiction, non-fiction, I must write.  Writing is as essential to me as breathing, I must do it to live.  My words are meant to reach inside of you and make a connection.   When you "feel" something from my words, I've done what I born to do.   When you "feel" it means your heart understands.    I have this whole week to "write!"   I look forward to making more connections, the only kind that matter - heart to heart!