Can I tell you a secret? I think I often prefer interacting online rather than in person.

I don’t know that I’m alone in that feeling, especially as an author. I’m a rather reclusive personality. I know a lot of authors say they are, but I truly am. I’d be fine with only leaving my house once a month. I’m not a hoarder or anything weird. I bathe and take care of myself and my home, but I just do not feel the need to seek outside social interaction. Maybe because I’m married and I have kids already? Maybe there is no driving need to go out because I have my basic social needs met?

I’ve kind of always been this way. My sisters, parents, husband and kids are my best friends. They really know me and seem to love me in spite of my quirks. Yes, I have many.

I think this subject of being social is on my mind because everyone is talking about GRL lately, and I’ve signed up to go. It’s giving me a lot of anxiety. I know there are those who think that’s silly, but it is what it is. Maybe if they were truly a reclusive personality like me, they’d understand more.

One tiny part of me is excited to go to GRL, and the other side of me is wondering how I got myself talked into this. I don’t think you actually have to go to all the conferences to make a living writing. I hope I’m right about that because I certainly don’t intend to start going to all the conferences. lol So far, knock on wood, I’ve been able to support my family with my writing and I’ve never attended a conference. Hopefully, readers don’t need to see my face for that to continue.

I guess I was curious if I’m the only one out there that feels this anti-social much of the time? What do you think and feel?

S.C.

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