This is a brilliant, honest take on what lies beneath the thin veneer of post-publication euphoria! You've touched on all of my worst fears about success but you also remain upbeat which I find encouraging since you are clearly juggling a LOT. Absolutely spot-on about the personal growth notion too - it's a feeling that is extremely hard to tolerate but ultimately necessary to come out on the other side. Your husband sounds like a wise guy. (Not meant in a Three Stooges way, of course). You GO, Cat!
This is a brilliant, honest take on what lies beneath the thin veneer of post-publication euphoria! You've touched on all of my worst fears about success but you also remain upbeat which I find encouraging since you are clearly juggling a LOT. Absolutely spot-on about the personal growth notion too - it's a feeling that is extremely hard to tolerate but ultimately necessary to come out on the other side. Your husband sounds like a wise guy. (Not meant in a Three Stooges way, of course). You GO, Cat!