As a debut author, every stride or shuffle toward my goal of publishing a novel that people will enjoy reading feels so BIG! It is all, like, WOW!

On Star Wars Day, Aphrodite Books announces its acquisition of Emerald Eyes: A Novel by Caroline Langer.

I am geekin’ out to share this news on Star Wars Day: Aphrodite Books has announced its acquisition of Emerald Eyes: A Novel by Caroline Langer (that is fun to say)! 

Instead of forcing me to pound the pavement in search of a “real” job, social advantages have enabled my pursuit of happiness.

Having my own “thing” helped keep me, well, me all those years when I was tempted to limit my self-image by the title on my LinkedIn profile.

For me, time spent on Instagram isn’t doom-scrolling. It’s education, inspiration, even validation for plot points of my debut novel I plan to publish this year.

In January, news came that I’d be separated from my job. Apprehension-filled self-talk spiraled through my head. Exhausted and bored, my brain commanded: Get help! So I did.

I loved leading and being a strategic part of fabulous teams, collaborating with amazing people and deeply enjoyed doing purposeful and intellectually satisfying corporate communications work. With this chapter of my career complete, shall will I do? Some little things, for sure. Maybe even something big!

I choose to rejoice in each moment I’m not dead. To reflect with wonder on all I’ve learned, accomplished and experienced during these many years. To daydream about the personal growth, friendship and excitement still to come…