Guy stuff.
Blogs have been declared dead multiple times, mostly "replaced" by Twitter and then newsletters that are really just blogs with email and paywall functionally baked in. And yet, here I still am, blogging again consistently (but not too hard) for the past few years. And I'm not alone. But why? If you've known me for a while, you know a Cluetrain quote is coming!
What had started as a fun side gig helping a friend out with strategy and messaging, slowly evolved into a mission that became personal on several levels; most importantly, an opportunity to be the change I wanted to see in the market.
Because I've still avoided most* spoilers and haven't sought out any guides for maximizing my progression, I've simply been enjoying what the game has to offer — and it's been amazing!
I am by most definitions an Adult Gamer, but I'm starting to feel a little like Murtagh: maybe I'm getting a little too old for this shit?
No matter how much you love your job and/or the company you work for, there's nothing wrong with being aware of what other opportunities are available at any given time, and there's nothing wrong with exploring a different opportunity that might be a similarly good fit for you.
I'm looking forward to attending and speaking at two upcoming conferences later this year — one for indie authors, one for publishers — helping attendees understand the importance of libraries and educating them on how to treat them like partners rather than pirates!