not a note.

Yup. Hard to feel good about it.

I’m not opposed to using AI as a tool, but I do not wish to read or publish anything that was actually generated by AI.

When you apply for a copyright it should be something you certify. AI generated works cannot be copyrighted. But its honor system.

If I indie publish again I’ll put one of these on the cover

On stage in a Puccini opera

How’d I hit the Oklahoma bestselling list? Sold a stack books at a signing. That list comes from the independent bookstores and you can guess how many books they sell in a week. I’d feel like a fraud calling it a bestseller.

Sorry for the mope. Feeling discouraged and isolated.