After the holidays Mike’s life became hectic. They produced two videos and released another two singles. There were photo shoots and interviews. Magazine articles and promotional gigs. The Heathens found themselves caught up in the exciting whirlwind progress. Their sales were rocketing, and people were stopping them in the street for autographs. It was an exhilarating time, but nothing prepared them for their first payday.
Their contract had them paid quarterly. They knew they were doing well, but when they opened their first royalty cheque, they were speechless. Mike stared at the thin slip of paper he held in his hand. He had never seen so many zeros on one check before. It was more than he had made last year.
“Is this right?” Ronny was the first to ask what they were all thinking. Th
