The image will persist until new voltage patterns are applied to create new images. Simply have them all scanned and put on your website. New books will no doubt also be e-published. You are free and in charge yourself. Since you have now cleared out a lot of stuff you can do with a much smaller rental apartment or house.
Hotels have everything at hand.
As long as you have your Internet connection, you're set. Sure, you will have to make deals with the hotel management regarding room rates and telephone charges. But if you indicate you want to stay for an extensive period you will be surprised at the rates you can negotiate. And you can swap hotels whenever you like. You are going to work for yourself and not for a boss.