tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8568183101637683554.post1940390020260298299..comments2024-03-09T00:24:14.856-05:00Comments on Crystal Collier: Young Adult Author: Books, Boogiemen & IWSGCrystal Collierhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03912469552483168148noreply@blogger.comBlogger86125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8568183101637683554.post-69235362766962521792016-07-01T08:28:14.963-04:002016-07-01T08:28:14.963-04:00Oddly enough my hubby has pushed me to be social. ...Oddly enough my hubby has pushed me to be social. When we got married I could hardly call the utilities company without getting sick or hyperventilating. Since then he has gone out of his way to help me be more comfortable with being social. It's kinda worked, too.S.P. Bowershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09746614009206426805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8568183101637683554.post-29164796223359075072016-06-15T09:34:01.707-04:002016-06-15T09:34:01.707-04:00I hear you on social interactions. I'm an intr...I hear you on social interactions. I'm an introvert too (and it doesn't help that I have prosopagnosia (face blindness), so sometimes I'm not sure who I'm talking too. But we can either use it as an excuse, or, like you've done, view it as a challenge. And a handy-dandy list of memorized questions you can use to talk to strangers helps. :)Connie Kellerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10774616533630985219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8568183101637683554.post-53207566103410763982016-06-15T03:39:51.933-04:002016-06-15T03:39:51.933-04:00Just read Linda Grimes' wonderful new book All...Just read Linda Grimes' wonderful new book All Fixed Up, which featured a character hiding a cheese sandwich (long story), and then it started to smell... Very funny.<br />I'd rather be at a book club or small party any day! I keep trying to do public speaking because I figure I should conquer my fears, but every time I think "why do I do this to myself" and I vow "never again". Being up on stage is *awful*.Deniz Bevanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17134553551048836979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8568183101637683554.post-76601552472940477102016-06-13T15:18:52.303-04:002016-06-13T15:18:52.303-04:00We all have introvert aspects of our personalities...We all have introvert aspects of our personalities, and I think it's best to remember that others do to, and that can oddly be a nice ice breaker when at parties:)Markhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01793077012143289985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8568183101637683554.post-34296846416377190552016-06-13T11:47:19.398-04:002016-06-13T11:47:19.398-04:00I'm another one of those wallflowers who prefe...I'm another one of those wallflowers who prefers to be out of the public view. The words "go out and mingle" instill panic. I'd much prefer to sit at my desk and write. I do what I have to when I have to, though.<br />Looking forward to reading The Thing That Turned Me and to having some cheese for lunch. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8568183101637683554.post-86046427212570647572016-06-12T17:33:20.216-04:002016-06-12T17:33:20.216-04:00I hear you on struggling with social interactions....I hear you on struggling with social interactions. It seems to be something I'm having more trouble with as I get older, no idea why. >_< It's easier when among friends and people I know I have things in common with, though, so there's some hope for me. Somewhere.Mason T. Matchakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10382636658554302699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8568183101637683554.post-22405788649762150082016-06-11T14:28:10.760-04:002016-06-11T14:28:10.760-04:00I too struggle with the social thing. I'm so c...I too struggle with the social thing. I'm so comfortable alone, or in a crowd, the wallflower observing and watching, but I can turn it on when I have too. Fabulous actor too! Usually though, I'll go into seclusion for days afterwards. It's odd, it's uncomfortable, and it's a struggle, but hey, we all have those right!<br />Cheese is the perfect food! Protein in a cube, slice, or hunk! :)<br />The love the premise of this anthology!Yolanda Renéehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09085436784133103221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8568183101637683554.post-48886730568155490602016-06-11T01:00:50.297-04:002016-06-11T01:00:50.297-04:00Hey Old Cheese! It's awkward to be in a social...Hey Old Cheese! It's awkward to be in a social situation when you'd rather be somewhere else. But no doubt that will improve with time. I'm looking forward to the Turned Me anthology. Sounds awesome! :-)Denise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8568183101637683554.post-89614144361825515742016-06-10T09:01:50.599-04:002016-06-10T09:01:50.599-04:00I have always struggled with social situations but...I have always struggled with social situations but have gotten better since I started writing and blogging. I'm not sure why but it's really helped to bring me out of my shell both online and off. I also joined a writing group that meets monthly and that has helped me as well. I'm amazed that now I actually look forward to the meetings and the interactions. <br /><br />I am really looking forward to the Turned Me anthology. So many great writers in that one! Cheese for all of them! :DJulie Flandershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05003737491313673214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8568183101637683554.post-69333595308539972462016-06-08T19:21:08.486-04:002016-06-08T19:21:08.486-04:00After years of thinking I was an extrovert and fee...After years of thinking I was an extrovert and feeling guilty for needed to be alone or pull away, I finally discovered that I am actually an introvert who can get by as an extrovert when needed. (Much like your acting, I think?) Now that I've made it known to the people around me, they no longer deem me the person to break down barriers or to talk to strangers. I think baby steps is the key. Joining a book club is awesome! I think it's one thing to be around a HUGE group (aka a birthday party) but being around 10 people or so in a club where there's a common interest is truly a step in the right direction. xoxoShaharohhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06908881744823537543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8568183101637683554.post-11283965596952175682016-06-08T12:32:43.313-04:002016-06-08T12:32:43.313-04:00Congratulations, Susan, on winning.
Crystal, lif...Congratulations, Susan, on winning. <br />Crystal, life can be tough. But in order to be a part of life, we need to interact with others. Glad you're feeling better. And many congratulations on the new baby. All the best, my dear. Victoria Marie Leeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05294868315757138169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8568183101637683554.post-83483780080392457872016-06-08T09:02:55.379-04:002016-06-08T09:02:55.379-04:00I'm so socially awkward. I try really hard but...I'm so socially awkward. I try really hard but when I get nervous I over compensate and end up babbling and rambling. Then people think I'm an idiot and avoid me, which makes me more nervous and I try harder and... It's a vicious cycle. <br />Cheese!S.P. Bowershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09746614009206426805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8568183101637683554.post-78191322249631462702016-06-07T21:09:29.141-04:002016-06-07T21:09:29.141-04:00I absolutely love the idea of an anthology about t...I absolutely love the idea of an anthology about turning points. I can totally relate to the social awkwardness. Good luck with your bookclub! I'm gearing up to tackle one of my own monsters - my health.KM Nallehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06714392426676743868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8568183101637683554.post-42558154772808473772016-06-07T20:55:36.502-04:002016-06-07T20:55:36.502-04:00I'm looking forward to the release. Congrats t...I'm looking forward to the release. Congrats to Susan.<br /><br />I wasn't always big on socializing. Fortunately, in the past few years I've met amazing groups of people that have pulled me into it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8568183101637683554.post-10836087978325899802016-06-07T05:12:14.567-04:002016-06-07T05:12:14.567-04:00I discovered about 20 comments from the A to Z Cha...I discovered about 20 comments from the A to Z Challenge 2013 that were in my spam folder in Disqus. Yikes. This prompted me to review all of my comments and see if I had reciprocated the ones from the 3 A-Z Challenges. Oh my. So, I’m visiting today to say thank you. Courtney – Maui Jungalow blog. Congrats on pushing yourself beyond your limits. Sometimes writing a blog post feels like facing a fear. Also, just followed you on GFC. Courtneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05292408696265388415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8568183101637683554.post-79675651063481934392016-06-06T12:47:38.912-04:002016-06-06T12:47:38.912-04:00As an Aspie, I'll never be a very social perso...As an Aspie, I'll never be a very social person, and I find it so boring when I'm at event where we're expected to just stand around small-talking instead of doing something constructive. I'm content to only be social with people I know and trust very well, instead of (as my ex-roommate was trying to force me to do, against my comfort zone) do things like sit at strangers' tables and strike up conversations with people I don't know.Carrie-Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05810154378449825641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8568183101637683554.post-5257387690922873162016-06-06T08:26:09.381-04:002016-06-06T08:26:09.381-04:00Totally with you, I'm shy to the extent that e...Totally with you, I'm shy to the extent that even engaging on social media can feel like a big stretch to me! Large gatherings tend to cheese me off. But I agree that we need to push ourselves sometimes because we don't know what we'll get out of it. Like the look of the anthology.Nick Wilfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03841776353790635132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8568183101637683554.post-84506930824802274612016-06-06T08:02:10.255-04:002016-06-06T08:02:10.255-04:00I'm an introvert who has learned how to fake b...I'm an introvert who has learned how to fake being an extrovert when it matters. <br />The truth is, I prefer my own company. I'm never bored when I'm on my own, but I can become bored in a social setting...I won't divulge any gory details. LOL<br /><a href="http://writer-in-transit.co.za/" rel="nofollow">Writer In Transit</a>Michelle Wallacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02750092836481599870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8568183101637683554.post-64440111680040104202016-06-06T05:03:02.138-04:002016-06-06T05:03:02.138-04:00Oh I feel you here, Crystal!! I am not big on soci...Oh I feel you here, Crystal!! I am not big on social events and large social interactions either! I would much rather stay home and have ice cream with a few cats around :)Optimistic Existentialisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11507986337866049924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8568183101637683554.post-76180005113301183772016-06-05T03:59:27.751-04:002016-06-05T03:59:27.751-04:00Hope you are feeling better now. Hope you are feeling better now. Nashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14984530648140460594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8568183101637683554.post-81559730519152869322016-06-05T00:00:06.806-04:002016-06-05T00:00:06.806-04:00I can totally relate to not wanting to interact wi...I can totally relate to not wanting to interact with people sometimes and think your book club solution is great. Sharing a common interest with people is a good way to start socializing a bit more. :) Good luck and hope you read some interesting books. <br />~JessDMShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04202502753961748992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8568183101637683554.post-34371968321207488622016-06-03T12:02:37.449-04:002016-06-03T12:02:37.449-04:00Congrats on your new baby and your new anthology! ...Congrats on your new baby and your new anthology! I'm sorry that you were suffering from an illness, and hope that you're feeling better. Joining the book club was a good idea. You have to do what works best for you, and if you meet a few people that you happen to click with along the way, it will be a bonus.<br /><br />JulieEmpty Nest Insiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10074223969046687064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8568183101637683554.post-61206978637826767382016-06-02T22:16:19.244-04:002016-06-02T22:16:19.244-04:00We need to protect our time and our energy. You ar...We need to protect our time and our energy. You are wise to take it slow, join groups that nurture you, and spend time with family. You read how I'm expanding out of my comfort zone. It's thrilling, and a little scary.<br />Mary Aalgaardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08051735579638637382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8568183101637683554.post-44684814827037659202016-06-02T16:32:04.444-04:002016-06-02T16:32:04.444-04:00Ah, I can so relate to this! I feel like I used to...Ah, I can so relate to this! I feel like I used to be a lot more social than I am now. I've turned into quite the homebody lately, and I don't know if it's because I'd rather be writing than socializing or what. But I agree with you. Life is about living and experiencing things so sometimes we have to get out of our comfort zone and just do it! :)Kristin Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15119967346326579747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8568183101637683554.post-77895316420771587492016-06-02T15:01:48.370-04:002016-06-02T15:01:48.370-04:00My husband is always having to explain why I didn&...My husband is always having to explain why I didn't come out with him. He's all social, I'm all not. I have to meet him somewhere toward the middle or people will start to think he killed me and buried me under the shed.<br /><br />Great post!<br /><br />Hey, what a great anthology that will be! ;)<br />HeatherHeather M. Gardnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07232419331422866247noreply@blogger.com