Writing

It’s been three decades since I last saw Karl. More than thirty years since I decided I wanted to be a writer. In that time, I’ve gone through I can’t even guess how many wallets, but each time I get a new one, I remove the wrapper from the old and slip into the new. And whenever I feel discouraged or on the verge of quitting, I reach into my wallet, carefully unfold the now brittle paper, and remind myself of the journey I embarked on more than thirty years ago.

I received an email from my publisher informing me that Unsolicited Press accepted my memoir—Fire and Ice: A Nepalese Travelogue—for publication. The release is currently set for 2028, although that could possibly change.

The publishing world is not kind or accommodating to people like me, people on the spectrum who struggle to navigate the neurotypical world and form meaningful connections with others.

Although, there is a tiny voice in my head questioning if it is wise. Has my dream of being a writer brought more pleasure or pain?

But now that my book is out, now that the anticipation and initial celebrations are over, what comes next? Where do I go from here?

My fear was that no one would show up. Kati promised me that wouldn’t happen. That people would want to be there to support me, and she was absolutely right.

I celebrated my birthday. It only took me fifty-one years to achieve my dream—but I did it.

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