Liveblogging Open Studios, Part Two
Day Two of Open Studios: whatever will happen?
Come along for the ride and find out!
11:59 Studio door is open. Let the guests come!
12:05 Checking my email until someone pops their head in.
12:20 It's very, very quiet. I suppose I should take this opportunity to do some editing.
12:32 Okay, I wasn't editing. I was checking my Amazon and B&N rankings. Bad author! Bad!
12:50 First two visitors. They seemed to know a thing or two about the world of books. Asked good questions.
1:18 Four more people have come in, if you count the child who hurried in and out. Guess the kid isn't interested in chapter books.
1:27 Thought I had a real buyer there. He thumbed through the book, read a few pages, but nope.
1:32 First question about how to get published.
1:47 Very nice neighbor (Jack) just introduced himself. Open Studios also functions as a "Hey, I'm the person who lives above/below you" meet and greet.
1:56 I've opened an impromptu book store! Two young women were just browsing my book, standing and reading. Alas, they did not buy the book.
1:59 Lappy is making bad fan noises. Must power down.
2:32 Did a reading for three people.
3:05 For the guy who asked, "So you're just selling books?" could you please come back here so I can kick you? I didn't like your tone, sir. And if you'd spent more than six seconds judging me you would have seen the thoughtful exhibits I'd created.
3:31 I'm listening to Kanye. He's making me feel better.
3:37 I got a fair amount of editing done these days. I'm now officially half done with draft two of book two. Huzzah!
3:55 Wow. I have no words for the guy who just insulted me seven different ways, except, "Wow." I can actually feel my skin growing thicker. Good for the coming winter weather I suppose.
4:00 I cannot wait until my parents show up. They like me.
4:27 Yay! My parents are here. I've sent them off to check out the other art.
4:56 I sold a book! I'm going to win my bet after all. (I bet the very handsome boyfriend yesterday, before the excitement began, that I would sell exactly two books.)
5:09 Oh sure, Bloomingdales, send me an email enticing me to buy more winter coats. Like I need enticement. I have an addiction.
5:24 Winding down. Boy am I looking forward to a hot meal and a shower. (I realize this makes it sound like I've been working in the trenches--I have! The trenches of art!)
5:44 Brickbottom artists and neighbors rock! I would like to thank them for their kind words, support, and encouragement. They made both days enjoyable. Thanks y'all.
5:55 I'm declaring this thing done!
6:00 Show is officially over.