This week’s prompt is bare which means without covering or clothing, or open to view, unconcealed. One of the hardest things for me in pursuing my career as a young adult techno-thriller novelist has been to open up myself to the public. I used to be a painfully, private person. I would go to great extremes to “not” be noticed. Many times, I was mistaken for being a snob or stuck up when I was just trying to protect myself (from what I am not sure.) .
There are still days when I sit down at the computer and have to talk myself into communicating with the public. I pray it will get easier someday. I think about a saying my husband had our kids memorize: “That which we persist in doing gets easier, not because the nature of the thing has changed, but because or power to do has increased.” I pray my nature to share is increasing. May you have the courage to face your fears and persevere to success!
Hello there,
I know just what you mean. I too was thought of as a snob in school, but really I was just so insecure and scared of doing the wrong thing and then being rejected. And yes, it is the very nature of being a writer I suppose that means you are private, yet are almost tortured to get the private out for all to see and judge. Kinda crazy if you think about it. I have never even heard of a techno thriller but wish you grace and perspective and success along the way.
Cheers,
Leah
thank you for your vulnerability here. I think sometimes revealing ourselves to others takes trust and I understand your trepidation. I can’t wait to read some of your work!
Sharing does get easier, especially if you pray that He would go before you in all that you lay bare to us.
“Aloof” was the word I heard a lot when people described me. Instead I’m a painfully shy introvert. With Social Anxiety Disorder, General Anxiety Disorder, PTSD, OCD, and Bipolar Disorder. But, I can’t wear a sign that says “talk to me” even if I don’t start the conversation first. I’m glad you are putting yourself out there with words to complete novels. Good for you. Thanks for visiting my blog.