The Life and Times of a Publisher

Today has been a difficult day. It was the day technology decided to stop for me. I went to my coffeehouse office to write. I have most of my June copy done, however, I needed to go back and listen to some of my notes. That's when I realized my audio pen would not work. I sat at the table hitting the pen against the paper trying to get it to pick up the sound. But of course, it would not budge. I was screaming inside. Then instead of the May issue being delivered from the printer in San Antonio, my husband ended up having to drive and get them. This did not make me happy. But on the bright side, they will go out to the community tomorrow... Yea! Finally.

So I have sat looking to see if I had any other options for a audio pen and haven't found any. I'm also trying to decide will I invest in a new pen or just use the traditional recorder. But I love technology and love to find the next best thing. But I am worried about the interviews I cannot go back and listen to for information. But I learn today, I better use a back up when I interview someone because even with sketchy notes it is hard to remember everything. That is what makes the audio pen so great. Ugh!!!!

Now I can move on to the June issue and all of the things I have to do for my year issue.  Between planning for the fundraiser, writing, interviewing, and all the other things that happen in life, I should have plenty to keep me busy. Tomorrow is a new day and I'll be ready for it. Thanks for reading.

The Life and Times of a Publisher

My life as a publisher today was good. I met with my team to discuss ideas, changes, upcoming events and improvements that need to be made. I have a good team and we work hard to make improvements and stay ahead of the game. Working to be the best is hard work, but things worth having, always mean hard work. We are working on the June issue, which we are putting together. Because it is only myself and the managing editor writing all the articles, we work hard to meet our deadlines along with everything we have to do to keep it going. Whew! I wonder sometime how we do it, but we always get it done. The May issue is late coming out but hopefully it will be ready tomorrow. An untimely family emergency caused the production to be delayed, but when they come out they will be worth the wait. 

After the meeting, I worked on things that need to be done for our Anniversary issue. How exciting. I spent tonight looking for a Evite site that I can work the task for the Wine Tasting Event on June 26th. I have a lot of my plate and I hope I can keep it all in order. It's not easy but I can do it. This week should be fairly easy because it's our proof and marketing week. I have to generate some dollars so I really need to work on Marketing. So much to do and not enough time in the day. 

The good thing is tomorrow is a new day! See ya tomorrow and thanks for reading.

The Life and Times of a Publisher

Saturday, May 9th

Yesterday, I had a long day. But it was a good day. I started with the photo shoot and the three dads did a great job. My vision came out and I know the cover photo will be great. I'm so excited about taking my pictures  to a new level. I then went to my coffee house office and instead of writing I messed around on Facebook and Twitter. I really do see how these two social media's can become sort of addictive. It didn't start that way for me but now... 

I then went to WineStyles to enjoy wine tasting with the Sistah Wine Club. We had a great time as usual. We sipped our Reds and Whites and decided on a nice Riesling for the June issue of the magazine. I am really the only member who likes Red wine. But we all agreed for last night the Riesling was the best choice.

Today, I'm writing. I will take a break and then return. Have a great day, and thanks for reading.