Taking the Plunge

I love this business! Yesterday I had a great conversation with a former colleague, a woman who is one of the most creative and enthusiastic special sales reps I've ever worked with. (In publishing, "special sales" is a sales channel encompassing the selling of books to outside third parties for branded, bulk sale opportunities like a premium or custom publication.) She was a great matchmaker helping publishers and authors alike brainstorm opportunities. Over the years, I changed jobs and imprints and so did she, but I knew I could always count on her to look at creative ways to help authors expand their reach. We've been working together for almost 10 years!

So, imagine my excitement when yesterday she called to let me know that she's going out on her own! She's making the leap, taking the plunge, jumping into the deep end of the pool, and opening her own consulting practice. Woo-hoo! Good luck, Debbie, and welcome to the entrepreneurial side of publishing. I look forward to brainstorming -- and even working together again -- in the future.