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TB’s day is off to a bad start, and Clare is wondering what kind of insults TB will hurl across the pond. It’s safe to say when technology breaks, TB becomes insufferable. Kismet is officially live on Amazon, but TB had a techy thing hamper the uploading process. TB is not a fan of tech these days. In shocking news, Heart of Ice has finally been released in audio. It’d been stuck in ACX purgatory for weeks. TB has started her next big project. Oh, the excitement!
Clare paid her taxes and had a little cry about it. Clare, who isn’t a fan of massages, went to a massage therapist, and it wasn’t terrible. Only slightly hurt-y. She’s been freestyling some new words, which doesn’t mean she’s making up new ones, like TB initially thought, but getting some down on the page without knowing the story. Go Clare! She admits to getting nervous when she has to sign her own books. In big life news, Clare was able to sit outside a pub in the cold to enjoy a drink. There was a time when that wasn’t a big day out, but these days…
The duo moves on to chatting about how their loved ones have impacted their writing careers. Both are lucky to have supportive partners, and they recognize it’s a two-way street, meaning it’s important to listen to their partners about their own jobs. While providing financial support in the beginning was crucial, living with a creative isn’t easy, and emotional support is key when launching a writing career. Some loved ones can become jealous of the time creatives dedicate to writing and bemoan the loss of secure income because it’s a risk going down the writing path. If you’re serious about writing, it’s important to have a strong support system to help manage the highs and lows of being a creative.
Are your loved ones supportive of your career?
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Next week, the pair will be sharing their favorite holiday memories.
Happy listening!
Clare and TB
Links:
Kismet: lesbianromancesbytbm.com/books/kismet/
Heart of Ice: lesbianromancesbytbm.com/books/heart-of-ice/
TBM’s Festive Project: lesbianromancesbytbm.com/the-festive-project/
It’s hard to describe the level of support I receive from my wife other than to say it’s extraordinary, abundant, and unceasing, so I am definitely in the category of lucky and blessed. Similar to what you have shared, I had quit a terrible job, [which she applauded as a brave and healthy decision–case in point] and she is the one who suggested I just start seriously writing and submitting. We are careful with expenses now that we are down to one income, and when I slide into doubt with a side of guilt, which for me tends to paralyze rather than incentivize, she is encouraging and positive. I’ve had relationships in the past where this would never have been a discussion, let alone an option, so having someone acknowledge that a dream has merit is a huge gift. So, I love her more than anything, and I need to go write. 🙂
Thank you both for generously sharing your experiences of writing, publishing, and more or less related side topics–without fail, always informative and full of laughs. [TB–those cat pics and unsolicited assessment from a medical professional; Clare–everything’s a narrative: massage, family, drinks out, etc.]–there aren’t words…
Stay safe, and Merry Christmas