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"Introvertedness" Is Not a Word

11/13/2018

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It's not. I looked it up. However, I still use it to describe my reasoning for mostly wanting to stay inside rather than socialize. My ideal Friday night consists of sitting on my couch, writing for a few hours, and then watching one of my favorite period dramas with my husband until I fall asleep (usually around 1:00 AM).  Most days, I would choose this over going out at all.
As the years have passed, however, I have discovered how lonely this way of life can be at times. It can be even more lonely as a writer. 
When I was a wee lass, I decided to write, edit, print, publish, and market my own books all by myself, to satisfy my "introvertedness."

I do not recommend this. This is not a smart idea. This is a stupid idea. 
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Luckily, I've come to my senses. I now see how important it is, how wonderful it is, to seek the help of others, and to help them in return.

Recently, I have come in contact with a few authors and soon-to-be-authors, and to my great surprise and joy, I was not rejected, as I had feared. Not only have I been welcomed with open arms, I have been supported, encouraged, and helped by every person with whom I have come in contact.

The clean romance community is truly wonderful, readers and authors alike, and I am so blessed to be a part of it!
And despite my "introvertedness," I find myself becoming friends with fellow authors, wanting to spend time with them, enjoying their novels, and loving the moments I connect with them. 

Now all I need to do is get off my couch and talk to more people...​And "therein lies the rub"!
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