I attended an author event this past weekend and it was fabulous.
I love learning from accomplished writers – especially when they share their secrets for maintaining motivation. But while I was there, in a room full of fervent fans and aspirational writers, my intuitive, introverted self was overloaded from the jump.
Choosing a seat in the back – but with a good view of the speaker, I could detach myself a smidge from the energy of the audience and take it all in.
The rush in the room was palpable – super-charged like lightening. Attendees bounced in their seats, eager to be near someone who scored not only multiple book deals but also TV and film projects based on his books. You could cut the whoosh of wonder in the room with a teaspoon. A tiny one.
When the event was over, I barely had the energy left to ask the author to sign one of his books for me. Thank goodness for a dear friend who knows me…knew I was unlikely to chat him up about my book, my next project…my aspirations.
My friend slid in and talked me up to the author, turning to me with her encouraging eyes which said, “Go, go – he’s yours for a moment ” – as I asked a couple of questions. She knew I didn’t want to impose upon him…seeing myself as one of many, many.
How lucky am I? Pretty darn fortunate to have friends who appreciate my writer’s heart and understand my personality. I hate being the one asking for anything. In most instances, I prefer to tune in, take care of others. Listen and watch. But it’s good to be reminded that I’m just as worthy.
Go, girl. Go.
Vicki 😉
P.S. You might be wondering…hey…um…where WERE you, anyhow and aren’t you going to tell us the name of the author you met, Vicki? You bet. I promise I will. It’s whole-post worthy. Soon.
P.P.S. Check out this link for more about my book about my mother’s complicated life. My tale of resiliency: “Surviving Sue”.
Victoria Ponders 
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