Skylar’s Log … My Last Post as a 40-Year-Old
Captain’s log … Earth date May 21, 2024 — Skylar’s Days 14,975
I am not typically one to do a ‘year in review’ but, lookie what we got, a year in review.
The big 4.0. was huge for me … and not just because it was fucking forty! Aside from the real life stuff that happened, 40 was big for ‘Skylar’ and her journey as an author.
A lot of author firsts happened this year for me. Naming all of them would be kinda, weird … so I’ll name the few that stand out that I am extremely proud of.
Best Seller — I have been on this list before back in the day … for Poetry on Amazon. So I never really counted that. This year, I hit it on Apple AND Amazon! For 4 different books! Like, WHOA!!!
Income — I made 7 months in a row of over $400 in writing income! I am super proud of that.
Book Releases — I have had a book release EVERY week Nov 3rd, 2023.
These are just the top accomplishments that the big four zero gave me.
What I didn’t see coming was the Twitter relationships that have developed. You know how they say God puts people in your life when you need them most. I used to think that was a load of horse shit. But, maybe I am reconsidering that saying. A few people in my my life at forty, who weren’t there at thirty-nine, have been true life savers to me. They know who they are, I don’t need to name drop. But, their impact on my soul will have an impression left for many years to come.
Speaking of people, this year Sunny and I have been able to actually make our dreams become a reality. 14 years ago we set out on this journey with no knowledge of each other and now, every day, I am watching it unfold into greatness.
Honestly, I am not sure what I am more proud of, my individual author goals, or my CRUSH goals with my platonic life-partner. Maybe they are both pretty equal. What started as a depressed woman in 2010 has turned into a determined fierce beast that won’t take no for an answer. Maybe I should chunk that up there with the accomplishments.
Something that some of you may think I am crazy for, but, the haters. They say you must be doing something right if someone comes after you. Well, while I dont love drama or seek it out, it sure as shit found me in December, February and April. I am so glad it is gone, but, it tells me I am doing something right! I guess this too is another author first. Yay? I dont think it is a yay moment. But who knows. 🤷♀️
Something else that I am really extremely proud of, is my ability to branch out and do projects with people who are not Sunny. I don’t trust easily, and somehow, a few of you captured my trust and now we do different things together. Maybe that’s growth on my part or maybe it is just excellent taste in partnerships.
I have been very open and honest about life in my real world and having this ‘Skylar’ life has saved me many times over. I always find a way to laugh with all of you. Sometimes I am laughing so much I’m not writing. And you know what, that’s okay!
So as I end this last night as a 40-year-old I can easily reflect back on my last 365 days and think, damn they really sucked in real life. OR I can reflect back and see the growth and accomplishments I made as Skylar and truly appreciate ALL of the hard work and effor that went into building my brand.
Given everything that this year brought, I am slightly intimidated at the ability to acheive more in the 41st year. But “Skylar” has never backed down from a challenge and I KNOW, I can do it!
Thank you to everyone who came on this journey with me. And thank you to everyone who is sticking around because there is so much more coming up in the future!
OH and while I have your attention … PLEASE check out the CRUSH Virtual Erotic Con website!! We are TWO months away people!! TWO MONTHS!!!!
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XoXo,
💋 ~Skylar~ 💋
Happy birthday after twelve months of ups and some significant downs you’ve made it through here’s hoping the next twelve are a bit easier, keep on writing. Best wishes.
Happy birthday, Skylar and wishing you all success for the future.