“In the last couple of months, I’ve felt torn between the push and pull of working on something new, and making sure I’m doing everything in my own power to promote VICTIM and help the team behind me do their job, too.” Everyone feels this! It’s so normal! In the months leading up to pub day, it ALWAYS feels like MORE should be happening... it’s agonizing. Your spirit of gratitude and focusing on what you can actually control is wise
Bro! The Phife wisdom, damn I needed that. You da man. Thanks for reading, as always. And yes, I hope I can make it out to Chi-Town at some point so we can have a long overdue drink.
What a joyous ride of an essay. Cannot wait to read VICTIM.
Thank you, Melanie! And thank you for your recent pledge. That is very kind of you. I'm glad to have you here reading these dispatches.
“In the last couple of months, I’ve felt torn between the push and pull of working on something new, and making sure I’m doing everything in my own power to promote VICTIM and help the team behind me do their job, too.” Everyone feels this! It’s so normal! In the months leading up to pub day, it ALWAYS feels like MORE should be happening... it’s agonizing. Your spirit of gratitude and focusing on what you can actually control is wise
Thank you, Leigh! That is very comforting to hear.
Andrew, I'm really excited for you! Congrats. Seconding what Amran said too. :)
Thank you, Catherine! I really appreciate that--and I appreciate you reading.
This is gold, Andrew! And man, I'm so stoked for you, and can't wait to meet up on your book tour in Chicago.
Re: the awards and the hype and the drama and all that, remember the immortal words of the god Phife Dawg: I never let a statue tell me how nice I am.
https://youtu.be/P800UWoE9xs?si=9v1utGcaxV_grqen&t=147
Bro! The Phife wisdom, damn I needed that. You da man. Thanks for reading, as always. And yes, I hope I can make it out to Chi-Town at some point so we can have a long overdue drink.