Normally the only thing in my post box is a bill addressed to the former occupant. But today I was very pleased to pick up a whole stack of stuff, including a zine from China, a mystery package, and a letter from my agent that reads in part: I would recommend you attach this to the original agreement – if I didn’t know you had already lost it!
That was an excellent guess on her part.
Back on the boat I opened the package to find a hamper of organic treats from my UK publisher. How surprising; working with a big press offers many interesting new experiences. I can’t even depend on my US publishers to send royalty statements!
In a less desirable turn of events, I am homesick and lonely. I would like to poke these feelings with a sharp stick.