Reality check time.

One of my former students, Jeff Wofford, sent me links to two stories in which a NY Times bestselling author tells the truth about a writer's income:

Last April:
http://www.genreality.net/the-reality-of-a-times-bestseller

Recent followup:
http://www.genreality.net/more-on-the-reality-of-a-times-bestseller

Summary: Don't quit your day job.

Glahn's maxim: If you love to write, get at least a part-time job as an editor or writer. (Don't expect to make it by writing books, even if you have a breakout novel.)