Try and use the transform tool (deselect the text tool, i usually click the arrow) and hit the "ctrl+t" (win) or the cmd+t (mac) keys and see where the bounding box shows up... if it's real small, grab a corner box and "shift+drag" it larger. if there really isn't a "text box" you should get an error message say something about the bounding area is empty...

hope it helps