Gang, this is going to sound nuts. After three months of tireless job seeking, I've been offered a new situation with my previous employer. Kinda went full circle there for a while, and the timing couldn't be more perfect. There's a lot for me to take in, some brand new realities to accept, and I'm not sure how I will assimilate just yet. I just know that I have to. There will be some continuing education involved, so how this new regiment will fit into writing has yet to be determined. But that's okay! I can finally stop worrying and focus on living.
It's a long story, forgive me for sparing the details. I have, however, learned a great deal about job seeking. It's a job all by itself!
I cannot, just cannot, thank this community for your support and your help enough during these last few months. Not knowing what the future had in store for us, I stressed the blog tour quite heavily. Just so you know, your efforts made a REALLY huge difference. The Undead Road tour was a success--better than anticipated (I try not to have expectations, so that's saying something). This success will allow me to produce the next two installments with relative ease. I just need to schedule my time wisely now ... like a super mage!
Best overall ranking during the tour - Thank you!
My bio will be updated later. Time to get ready for work. Thank you. Thank you, all! You've really helped be from falling into the darkest and deepest abyss I've ever come close to falling into. Thank you!
Now back to life, learning, and writing. Full steam ahead!
How have you averted a crisis? What's the hardest struggle you've overcome? If you read The Undead Road, what did you think?
I'm David, and the night really IS darkest before the dawn.
That is awesome!!! You really needed that this week. Congratulations.
ReplyDeleteAwesome rankings on the book. Keep selling more.
YAAAAAAAAAAY! So so very happy for you :)
ReplyDeleteHi David - that is just amazing and I'm so pleased for you - how great. What an incredible turn of events ... but as you say you can 'start again' .. ie earn, and are ready to writ the next instalments ...
ReplyDeleteCongratulations .. cheers Hilary
Congrats, David! That's wonderful.
ReplyDeleteJob seeking is a job. Gosh, and it is stressful.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on that awesome rank!
Good news is always good to hear. Congrats on the new job and wow about the book sales. Terrific.
ReplyDeleteDeciding to go for my writing career no matter what anyone said averted a life crisis of hating life as far as I'm concerned. So happy you got the job you needed David! Praise be, thank you Jesus. :)
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your new job and such a successful tour! What a great start to your 2016. It's nice to see good things happen to deserving people. ;)
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Adrienne
Woohoo, David! I'm so happy for you about the job. And the book success.
ReplyDeleteYaayyy!! Congratulations, Sir Knight! I knew all would be well. :) 2016 is going to be a great year for you, my friend. Hugs to you and the family. Enjoy the rest of IWSG day. Eva, IWSG Co-host
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Yay!!!! for the new job and book success.
ReplyDeleteVery pleased for you. Great post. Yes and the right support is so important.
ReplyDeleteThat's great to hear! I'm glad you have a new job and The Undead Road is doing nicely. I hope things keep up their momentum.
ReplyDeleteYay! I'm so glad to hear that things are looking up for you and that your blog tour was such a success!
ReplyDeleteJob hunting really is a job all in itself. Unfortunately once you're off unemployment no one pays you for it.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! My heart is leaping for joy for you!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the job, David. I actually noticed it on FB.
ReplyDeleteAnd a big congrats on your book rankings!!!!!!
I am so happy for you! Job Hunting is scary making when it does not go well. Neat about your new book, but better about your new job!
ReplyDeleteOh, that's so wonderful! I'm so happy for you. Talk about nervous times. I bet you'll appreciate this job all the more.
ReplyDeleteAnd congrats on the book sales. That's great.
I'm so relieved to hear that you found a job, and with your former employer at that! Congratulations on your new book too!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the job! That must be a huge relief. Good luck figuring everything out.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! My husband and I went through a similar crisis a few years ago. I know the stress of it, and what it does to the marital partner who is unemployed. I saw him suffer through the job search, the interviews, and the exquisitely painful "You were our second choice."
ReplyDeleteIn the end he ended up with a job that has made him respected and happy. I hope the same is true for you!!!
So glad you got a job at least. I discovered job hunting is a job itself also. Good luck with all the challenges and changes. You'll do fine.
ReplyDeleteAnd congrats on the tour success :)
Huzzah on the job!! This, plus the new book, is enough for fireworks!
ReplyDeleteWoo hoo! It couldn't have happened to a nicer guy.
ReplyDeleteSo glad things are working out for you, David! I love happy endings:)
ReplyDeleteOh boy!!! Jumping up and down and clapping here! SO glad to hear good news for you! And I've got my copy so will be reading soon! I've only read one other Zombie book so we shall see....! Thanks for dropping by my blog!
ReplyDeleteCongrats! Job-hunting never fails to be a headache, so that's great how you don't have to worry about that anymore...
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear about the job. It must be such a relief.
ReplyDeleteThe first time I lost my job, I managed to get back in with my previous employer too, after a couple of months of no work. That situation also involved a change in realities for me as I wasn't hired back in at the same level I had been at before, but it was still a job and it allowed me to keep writing, so I didn't complain too much. Congratulations.
That's impressive. Wow! In a world where people prefer to watch videos or snap photos, I feel hopeful when people still find books that are interesting.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on the new job. I am currently struggling to manage my time with the dream job I landed last August, my blog, pets, and travels. But I am definitely grateful for the job and struggling to make hours meet is one thousand times easier than struggling to make ends meet.
ReplyDeleteI'm so happy for you, David! Congrats on both the new job and the excellent showing for UNDEAD ROAD!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on both your new job and your blog tour. That truly is a remarkable rating you posted. May your employment and your writing proceed with success!
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