I forgot to get back to him so I figured I'd post the answers here in Eric's very own post!
Anna, I think Laryssa's praise of the high-quality writing in Shmitten Kitten is well deserved! Also, I enjoyed reading your backstory so much that I'd like to make a request (if I'm allowed to do that, especially for possibly proprietary info): Will you write a post about your plans going forward? Please. Lastly, I'm curious as to why you no longer accept freelance assignments anymore. Thanks!
Hello, Eric. To answer your questions, I can't really talk about my plans going forward too much because I don't want to jinx anything. I promise that I'll post any updates when and if they happen. I should know something soon (fingers crossed).
Secondly, when I said that I don't freelance anymore, I meant that I don't interview bands or do any kind of music writing for print publications. I have no interest in chasing down stories, pitching them to editors, arranging interviews, transcribing the interviews, and then watching an editor slice my story in half because of last minute space constraints.
I've never written about dating or lifestyle stuff for anyone else except for my Dude Dictionary on Lemondrop last year. I've been so focused on my work that I haven't had time to pitch anything to any other outlets. And, I love writing for Shmitten Kitten. I'd rather work on my site than do anything else. It's my favorite thing in the world to do!
Thanks for your questions, Eric. I hope I answered them.
xoxo
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Thanks, Anna!!!!!! You're my favorite! (Also, I'm a big fan of your new style for Summer 2010! Honestly, which Chicago-associated celebrity has more charisma and better hair: you or Rod Blagojevich?)
I totally understand about not jinxing yourself. I'd do the same were I on the cusp of something exciting. In the meantime, I'll keep my fingers crossed for you and look forward to reading your press release when the time is right. If you meant for us to read between the lines, then I have a good guess as to what you might be up to, even though my intuitions are correct only half the time (on a good day).
In any case, I enjoy backstory and behind-the-scenes exposes so much that I hope you'll post more of these. I'm especially fond of features of how serendipity led to success or how personal connections opened a door to an unexpected opportunity.
Is Shmitten Kitten Publishing LLC not yet your full-time concern?!
Thanks for you!
xoxo
Awwww! Eric, you're too kind.
It's sweet that you take an interest in my life. It feels good. I'm happy to share my story with you.
In Shmitten Kitten news, I'm gonna have an event next month which I have yet to announce. And, I'm going to have a HUGE party in October which I'm putting together now. It's gonna be a fun fall.
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