I missed working with children and parents and teachers. I missed storytime. But ya know what I missed most? Sharing the great books I read with people who will really appreciate them. Sure some adults in big-people library land read children's and teen titles, but only the "Big" titles. SO I could blather on about how much I liked Beth Revis to co-workers and some patrons...but when I read the latest Bad Kitty or 39 Clues, I couldn't talk about them with anyone who would be interested or better yet who'd read them. Now I can! All the goofy books I love, I can now share with lots of people who'll love em too.
On the slight down side, I may not have as much time to write for a few months while I get acclimated and learn all about Beavercreek (where my parents live). Getting up at 4 am to write may have a detrimental effect on new-job performance. Maybe I'll just stay up late :-) Pinky up there is a tough taskmistress. She will club me with her giant paperclip if I don't write.
I have someone looking at a couple of my projects. If there is no action in that quarter, look for one of those books mentioned on my books for young people to go live on Amazon. It's self publishing time again!