Jun 22
Just found out that my mother has begun reading my first novel. Was definitely not prepared for her to ask if the character of Hank was based on me, shortly followed by the clarification that she was referring to ‘the transgender one’ .
The things parents ask in the middle of family dinner.
My respect goes out to all the artists out there, the confidence needed to proudly claim ownership of your art is awe inspiring. I wasn’t familiar with your game.
#first time author#family dinner#Why did no one tell me I would cringe when someone talked to me about my book.#For clarification I’m not necessarily trans#Ashild is#Hank is her deadname#kinda#they transitioned before they even knew they needed it#transgender#family time#books#writing#indie author#bookblr#booklr#independent author#authors of tumblr#new author#aspiring author#self publishing#respect#confidence#artists on tumblr#art#I wasn’t familiar with your game
