August 1, 2009
Real Courage Starts Here…
So it’s one thing to sit in the relative quiet of one’s own home typing away in introvert heaven… and quite another to have people walk up and say “I read your book!” My first response is to flee, but then I gather my wits, smile and attempt to act politely..
It seems obvious that if one is going to publish a book, a very very personal book, one’s family members (and home group members, and neighbors and friends) are going to know quite a lot more about one’s sex life/marital disintegration than might be considered optimal. You’d be surprised how little that part of the story was considered at the time of the writing… and I know I’m not alone. Others say the same thing… writing alone = good. Talking about one’s story = very very scary.
Even more troubling, the thought of one of the Big and Beautiful Singles advertised on my Facebook sidebar deciding to ask me out, reading the book and then losing heart… all before even one latte was steamed and poured.
No matter. This will pass very soon… and life will go back to being very private and quiet.
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