I bumped into a familiar face at school the other day. As we hurried through the hallway, she casually remarked, “Your book is coming out soon! Are you excited?”
“Absolutely!” I replied, likely echoing what she expected to hear. “I’m really looking forward to it,” as we both headed towards the parking lot. Naturally, I should be thrilled about my book launch. It’s like the classic “how are you” question, where “fine” is the expected answer.
However, for this acquaintance, I tend to overshare, and let’s just say, I’m a bit disorganized.
“Excited? Well, not exactly,” I started, dropping my bag to the floor. “Actually,” I sighed, “I’m freaking out.”
“What if the book flops? I poured so much of myself into this. What if it doesn’t resonate with people? What if no one helps promote it? What if critics tear it to shreds? What if my publisher is let down by the sales? What if I embarrass myself during promotions? What if I freeze up at a reading?”
I took a deep breath. “I know, I know, it’s fantastic that I’ve written a book and I should just embrace it. Who cares if it doesn’t perform well? I’ll be fine, right? But I can’t seem to enjoy it. I don’t know why.” Leaning against the wall for support, I continued, “I mean, I’m excited, but there are so many other feelings swirling around. This pressure is new for me, and I’m not sure it’s healthy. It’s terrifying. I mean—”
“Ah! One sec,” my acquaintance interrupted, fumbling for her eerily silent phone. “I think I heard a ring, and it sounds super important. Oh, it is. Very important. Good luck!” She dashed away without a backward glance, likely whispering to an imaginary friend about an imaginary crisis, just to escape a chat with a very real whirlwind of emotions. I haven’t seen her since, and I wouldn’t be surprised if she switched pre-schools to avoid me. Can’t say I blame her.
The Takeaway
Don’t ask me how I feel about the book unless you genuinely want to know. Trust me, you don’t.
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Conclusion
In summary, navigating emotions around a book release can be overwhelming. While excitement is part of it, anxiety often tags along, making it a complicated journey. Just remember—sometimes, it’s okay to feel a little lost amid the excitement.
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