Writer’s Life: When Introverts Go Social

You can’t write about real life if you aren’t living it.

This is what I’ve been telling my introverted, Netflix loving, sweatpants wearing self this month as I flitted from activity to activity. This is what I’ve told myself as the month of October rolled by, throwing new experiences, hectic schedules, and cray moments at me. I’ve tried to chalk it up to experience, to tell myself I’ll have plenty of new things to write about.

It’s true that to write about life, you have to see it. You have to do new things, find new information, interact. So, in that respect, this has been a busy month of research for me.

Here’s what’s been happening in my jam-packed month:

My first time being a Bridesmaid in October
First mani/pedi (I’ll admit, though…I see now why I love my Jamberry nails! What a bargain!)
First trip to the Salt Spa in State College for Mom’s birthday
Pumpkin Fest with Henry! I love our small town
Editing Without You…coming December 1st. I’m so excited that I have a second novel coming out!
My first author speaking event at Grier yesterday. It was amazing to speak to girls about my wildest dream coming true.

So it’s been a crazy busy month filled with firsts and exciting times. I’ve learned a lot this month about myself, about others, and about life! Now I’m ready to tuck into my couch with Henry and do some writing :)

How was your October? Tell me some of your highlights!

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