Thanks for sharing this, Jessie. I think feeling homesick for times, people, and places that no longer exist might be a theme right now! I’ve been feeling it very acutely and it’s lonely—was surprised and comforted to hear that others are as well. Sending love!
I really felt this, Jessie. We lost my Nanna suddenly in a car accident when I was 18 and it was as if many safe anchor points of my childhood were abruptly ripped away. My Caravan book was a love song to my Nanna's wonderful, familiar home - its smells and the shudder of the wardrobe mirror and flattened nap of the carpet. Selling my home post-separation was also very hard. It was somewhat of a dream home and I cried my eyes out when it sold. I still dream about it (I did last night!). And as for promoting my books, I absolutely hate the idea of anyone thinking I have a 'big head' or I'm 'up myself'. It's so counter-intuitive to talk about my books but I am deathly scared of letting them fade into obscurity, too. I have to practically dissociate when I'm marketing. So yes, I feel for you in lots of ways.
Oh wow Sasha thank you so much for sharing ❤️ yes the self promotion is ick but also part of the game and how you get people to read. I love that you connected with this. Thank you xxx
Thanks Jessie for your letter and your vulnerability. Wishing you well
Thanks for sharing this, Jessie. I think feeling homesick for times, people, and places that no longer exist might be a theme right now! I’ve been feeling it very acutely and it’s lonely—was surprised and comforted to hear that others are as well. Sending love!
I really felt this, Jessie. We lost my Nanna suddenly in a car accident when I was 18 and it was as if many safe anchor points of my childhood were abruptly ripped away. My Caravan book was a love song to my Nanna's wonderful, familiar home - its smells and the shudder of the wardrobe mirror and flattened nap of the carpet. Selling my home post-separation was also very hard. It was somewhat of a dream home and I cried my eyes out when it sold. I still dream about it (I did last night!). And as for promoting my books, I absolutely hate the idea of anyone thinking I have a 'big head' or I'm 'up myself'. It's so counter-intuitive to talk about my books but I am deathly scared of letting them fade into obscurity, too. I have to practically dissociate when I'm marketing. So yes, I feel for you in lots of ways.
Oh wow Sasha thank you so much for sharing ❤️ yes the self promotion is ick but also part of the game and how you get people to read. I love that you connected with this. Thank you xxx