What is it you fear is hiding under your bed?
And no, I don't mean something like this:
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I'm talking about your proverbial bed. We all have fears that seem far too large to overcome, the monsters that haunt our souls. Today I'm facing one of those monsters, and it look like this:
If you met me face to face, you might never guess I struggle with social interactions. That's because I'm a FABULOUS actress. It didn't used to be this bad. In high school I worked hard on developing relationships and hanging out, but the truth is, I was more comfortable like this:
I went to a birthday party with my daughter yesterday and after 10 minutes I was like, "GET ME OUT OF HERE." No desire to stick around--even to chat with some awesome neighbors. It's a lack of practice, I know, but after a long season of illness that left me too exhausted to get out, and finally a new baby, I just don't have the willpower or energy to invest. And that's a bad thing. Life is about human interaction. It's about relationships. It's about LIVING.
So how do I reconcile that?
Well, I joined a book club. I'm in social media groups with other people. I'm planning some coops for my home schooling kids.
See, the only thing constant in life is change. We're either expanding outward, exploring and growing, or we're shrinking in on ourselves. I'm pretty tired of shrinking. How about you? What are you doing to expand your horizons?
If you met me face to face, you might never guess I struggle with social interactions. That's because I'm a FABULOUS actress. It didn't used to be this bad. In high school I worked hard on developing relationships and hanging out, but the truth is, I was more comfortable like this:
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than this:
I went to a birthday party with my daughter yesterday and after 10 minutes I was like, "GET ME OUT OF HERE." No desire to stick around--even to chat with some awesome neighbors. It's a lack of practice, I know, but after a long season of illness that left me too exhausted to get out, and finally a new baby, I just don't have the willpower or energy to invest. And that's a bad thing. Life is about human interaction. It's about relationships. It's about LIVING.
Well, I joined a book club. I'm in social media groups with other people. I'm planning some coops for my home schooling kids.
See, the only thing constant in life is change. We're either expanding outward, exploring and growing, or we're shrinking in on ourselves. I'm pretty tired of shrinking. How about you? What are you doing to expand your horizons?
This month I'm highlighting fellow authors from:
(Unless you already have, in which case, you rock!)
Last week we met the very kind Sandra Cox and had an opportunity win her urban fantasy novel, LOVE, LATTES and MUTANTS. Everyone who guessed her Truth or Lie game correctly were entered into a random drawing for the chance to win an eBook.
The Game:
1. I was the third generation in my family to be married on Christmas Eve.
2. My husband was born in IL, I was born in KY, my daughter was born in OH and my son in WI.
3. English is my second language.
The lie: #3. English actually is her first language.
Way to guess everyone! That was tough. And the winner is:
...DRUM ROLL...
Congrats, Susan!
And now for something a little different today.
I'm excited to be contributing to
(Releasing June 30th!)
I had the privilege of reviewing an Advance Reviewer Copy, and this is what I have to say:
(Read the rest of the review HERE and add it to you TBR list)
And now the clincher. If you mention the word "CHEESE" in your comment, I'll put you in my magic hat for the chance to win THE THING THAT TURNED ME in eBook. (Awarded on release day.)
You have until Tuesday, June 14 at 2 p.m. EDT to guess. Be sure to come back to see the winner and for a chance to win another AWESOME book on June 15, 8 a.m EDT.
Are you socially awkward? What monsters are hiding under your proverbial bed? Did you add the anthology to your list?
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