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Christmas. But I also believe the amount to which you enjoy the holidays is in direct proportion to the amount in your bank account. When I am poor, which is more often then not lately, the idea of the holidays no longer has the effect of excitement.
I love being the cool aunt. It’s a great concept, but the cool aunt is the one showing everyone a good time and giving cool gifts. This year the coolness factor will be built on my ability to converse on interesting subject matter. Most of my nieces and nephews are now old enough to understand the concept of working for a living. That’s a big plus.
Should I consider myself selfish because this last year and this next year I am spending a lot of money going to conventions such as RT/Booklovers convention?  I will meet the reading public, Booksellers and other writers. It is a networking experience that can be invaluable to my writing career. I tell myself it’s well worth it. The people I meet are fascinating and readers give me input as to what they like and dislike.
But the cost becomes cumbersome. And what I spend on these networking trips often comes out of the Christmas club account. What do you think?  Is the Cool Aunt a more important moniker than well know Author?  I have to admit, I have a blast at my conventions and I love meeting the diversity of people who are there. A part of me has to admit it is a pleasure to go to conventions and I don’t always feel like it’s just for networking.
Rhianna Samuels