Progress Report: #TheTransplantChronciles

So....I've been out here for almost two weeks now.  Since my relocation, I've sent out a bunch of resumes to a number of different businesses looking for work, and continuing to apply for jobs online.  I've even done the old school thing of just walking into a business, and dropping off my resume'.  So far, I've had at least one interview (for a little food spot out here), but I haven't heard anything back yet.  Hopefully this will turn into something, like a blasted job.  I've also talked to a sole proprietor out who owns a gym, and we're trying to work out a barter deal, where I work for him, in exchange for a free membership, and use of the gym.  I'll let you know how that goes, and if any jobs come through....

I finally took the time to go out, yesterday.  There was a local event going on celebrating the local business community, and the arts.  I wasn't able to stay very long because of obligations that I have at the shelter where I'm staying, but from what I was able to experience, it was pretty okay.  Hopefully, I can make some connections while I'm out here, and help to jumpstart my presence as a writer in Wilmington, if not the state of Delaware. Really, I came out here to be able to strategically get around to the different literary & cultural events that I know that goes on around this region (the Mid Atlantic), but it also helps to have a local presence.

Still working on my literary projects.  I've converted yet another of my original screenplays into a novel.  "Time Will Reveal" is an Action/Science Fiction/Time Travel saga.  There is actually an excerpt to that story in my anthology Drum Speaking called "Time Will Reveal: The Autonomy Wars".  I've actually included that story into the novel, as it better explains the story.  TWR is now officially a first draft.  I don't know when I plan to publish it; I'm kinda getting tired of publishing books, and then struggling to promote them.  As much as I promote my work online through social media, and via e-blasts through my personal Mailing List, I should be having SOME sort of traction with sales.  Then again, that's negative thinking, and I got AWAY from NYC to get away from negative thinking.

Looking forward to publishing "Seductra: Web of Desire" by this summer.  The story is practically done, editing-wise.  The cover(s) are already designed (by me, of course), and I'm just waiting to publish it in May/June.  Once I'm settled here in Wilmington, and more secure financially, I'll move on to publish it.  There appears to be a growing local arts scene, and I'm hoping to be able to take advantage of that.

So far, the count is two first drafts (Fiesta Girl, and Time Will Reveal), and two books yet to be completed (Walk Like a Warrior, The Chronicles of The Black Fist 2).  I think that once I start working, and get my own place, I'll be able to concentrate more on those two unfinished projects, when I have free time.  I still want to get back onto the festival circuit to promote my current books, and put a little extra money in my pocket.  I think my work will be more appreciated out here, than in NYC.  Once I find a (day) job, and the money starts coming in, I'll be able to make more solidified plans as to my next moves.  I see a bit of potential out here for me, and if I can tap into that potential, the sky could be the limit, if not another boundary to break through.

That's pretty much it for me, right now.  Still writing, still grinding to find a day job.  Until my next progress report, keep me in your prayers, and be on the look out for my next post.

Keep the fist raised!