My FIRST book show!
On November 20th, I'll be attending my very first book show / author signing event as an author with a table!
As a person on the autism spectrum (Aspergers), I've always been petrified of crowds and debilitated by overstimulation. I cried ridiculously the first time hubs drove me through the French Quarter, okay? There. I admit it. When something is so beautiful it overwhelms me, or too much is going on at once for me to process my surroundings, I can't control my emotions. I had to run to our hotel room the first time we went to a casino. So many lights, sounds, bustle. On a second visit, once I'd had a chance to absorb everything before it was crowded, I was able to babystep through without melting down.
I may be painfully shy and quiet in public, looking for cues in facial expressions or tones of voice, but when I'm writing, at home, I have time and order conducive to expressing myself in written word. I have time to absorb and process the world around me. When life comes at me fast, I spiral into meltdown mode and want to crawl into a quiet place. That's why it's taken me so long to get to this place where I can do what I need to do to make this experience happen...why I've never done a big event as a writer.
After hubs took me to the T.I.A.B.C. book show in Tampa last month, many of my fears and trepidations melted away. I found myself accepting the possibility that I COULD do this. Even the relatively uncrowded Hollywood Studios theme park had me reaching for my inhaler ov vacation, so this is a big step. For those who don't understand or don't have to deal with autism, it's real, and it affects people in varying degrees. That's why it's called being "on the spectrum". It doesn't just happen out of the blue. It's lifelong. It's frustrating. It's disabling at times. The more I force myself out of my comfort zone, the more I chip away at it. Going to this event is a big step forward, though I try to push it to the back of my mind so it doesn't grow into a monster.
Regardless, I'll be there. I like small spaces, so having an author table in my own prison cell is a comforting thought, strange as that may sound. I'm excited to go and be there. I just hope it's a good experience to build on moving forward. So, if you attend, at least you know what a truly big deal it is, and even if nobody wants to buy my books, it's going to be a major victory for me as a person.
Looking forward to good conversations and seeing what it's like.
'LOCKED UP IN OHIO' author signing event
DATE: 20 Nov 2021
TIME: 4 p.m. - 10 p.m.
PLACE: Mansfield Reformatory
100 Reformatory Road
Mansfield, Ohio
COST: FREE for general admission; $20 for V.I.P.
TICKETS (Eventbrite.com):
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/locked-u...
LLIL,
Lynessa
As a person on the autism spectrum (Aspergers), I've always been petrified of crowds and debilitated by overstimulation. I cried ridiculously the first time hubs drove me through the French Quarter, okay? There. I admit it. When something is so beautiful it overwhelms me, or too much is going on at once for me to process my surroundings, I can't control my emotions. I had to run to our hotel room the first time we went to a casino. So many lights, sounds, bustle. On a second visit, once I'd had a chance to absorb everything before it was crowded, I was able to babystep through without melting down.
I may be painfully shy and quiet in public, looking for cues in facial expressions or tones of voice, but when I'm writing, at home, I have time and order conducive to expressing myself in written word. I have time to absorb and process the world around me. When life comes at me fast, I spiral into meltdown mode and want to crawl into a quiet place. That's why it's taken me so long to get to this place where I can do what I need to do to make this experience happen...why I've never done a big event as a writer.
After hubs took me to the T.I.A.B.C. book show in Tampa last month, many of my fears and trepidations melted away. I found myself accepting the possibility that I COULD do this. Even the relatively uncrowded Hollywood Studios theme park had me reaching for my inhaler ov vacation, so this is a big step. For those who don't understand or don't have to deal with autism, it's real, and it affects people in varying degrees. That's why it's called being "on the spectrum". It doesn't just happen out of the blue. It's lifelong. It's frustrating. It's disabling at times. The more I force myself out of my comfort zone, the more I chip away at it. Going to this event is a big step forward, though I try to push it to the back of my mind so it doesn't grow into a monster.
Regardless, I'll be there. I like small spaces, so having an author table in my own prison cell is a comforting thought, strange as that may sound. I'm excited to go and be there. I just hope it's a good experience to build on moving forward. So, if you attend, at least you know what a truly big deal it is, and even if nobody wants to buy my books, it's going to be a major victory for me as a person.
Looking forward to good conversations and seeing what it's like.
'LOCKED UP IN OHIO' author signing event
DATE: 20 Nov 2021
TIME: 4 p.m. - 10 p.m.
PLACE: Mansfield Reformatory
100 Reformatory Road
Mansfield, Ohio
COST: FREE for general admission; $20 for V.I.P.
TICKETS (Eventbrite.com):
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/locked-u...
LLIL,
Lynessa
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