All very true. It’s the same in music. In the end,Janice, living the dream of publishing and being rich and famous reminds me of the Oscar winning documentary “20 Feet from Stardom”. It’s a combination of talent, luck, timing, and who you know. And even the Darlene Love was still cleaning houses when she heard herself singing “All I Want for Christmas Is You.” Dave letterman saved her. As for me, 32 years teaching and five novels self-published in retirement and I write what I want to write and what I feel passionate about. Ps: I appreciate your honesty and would also enjoy your clap, response, etc. wwwrobertpacilio.net.