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Oh well, it doesn't look like that temp gig is going to happen. I could sure use it. But, I contacted another publisher with whom I corresponded two years ago. They liked my proposal back then but felt it needed better clarification, such as to whom the book is targeted. They were very valid, and useful, critiques. It is an academic work, yet I feel the non-specialist would like it. They told me yesterday to forego another proposal and just send the whole thing. University of Illinois Press - the place I mentioned the other day - is my first choice, but Northern Illinois University Press would be a good fit, too.
To keep from feeling sorry for myself about my current position, I threw myself into preparing my syllabi for the upcoming fall term. For USF and Lexington I finished my syllabi and class assignments. It felt good to be ahead of next term.
I also started preparing for that new school. EGO TALKING HERE - One of the things I'll have to do is to teach my first course under the eye of a mentor. Look, girls, I gotta be honest here, but do you know how many years of experience I have? I have to have a mentor?!?!? I realize they want us to be in compliance with their "standards," but, shit, I should be teaching them! It reminds me of some of my interviews. EGO HERE AGAIN - More than once I had more publications and teaching experience than some of the people on the interview panel. One time there was some drab punk I completely outclassed. He didn't like the fact that I had more publications now than he'll have in his entire life! Don't get me wrong - when I go to an interview I am not arrogant, condescending, or anything like that. I do my best to get along with everyone. I'm a nice person and get along with most people. But every now and then some of the people who have interviewed me had chips on their shoulders. I just ignore the chips and try to put a positive spin on the experience. I ignore their arrogance and put my best foot forward. Sorry, I just had to get that off my chest. I appreciate the opportunity to teach for that new school, and I'm counting my blessings. Sorry, my ego is running wild right now.
One thing is bothering me somewhat. I realize nobody who reads my blog is part of this, but I don't like what I've been hearing about bitchiness here at TW. I first heard of it through JJ's blog. Then, Katie's remarks in the Tranny Tribune about it ticked me off a little. Katie's doing her best to give us a safe harbor here, and I love her for that. We're here for a purpose. We get enough garbage from society. I don't know who is doing it, but I wonder if they're really TG like us, or just people looking for trouble.
Thanks for letting me vent again.
