Anxiety is a trickster. It makes you feel and believe things that aren’t true, makes you think you’re guilty for things you’re not, and separates you from those around you. This isn’t a lesson in how to beat it, but recognizing when it might beat you.
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Did I let anxiety win?
Anxiety is a trickster. It makes you feel and believe things that aren’t true, makes you think you’re guilty for things you’re not, and separates you from those around you. This isn’t a lesson in how to beat it, but recognizing when it might beat you.
Why do you do what you do?
Talking about AccessxHelenAnderz, Metis Women in Business, Blogging, and why I’m obsessed with it all.
How are you dealing with the heat?
Sorry this one is late… I was out enjoying this summer like a hypocrite.
How long does it take for you to get ready?
If you’re one of those magical people who can wake up and just ‘be awake’ I’d ask which demon you sold your soul too and how can I get in touch?
Why are YA novels so cliched?
I think it’s easy to mistake ‘trends’ with ‘cliches’, especially when it comes to fiction and YA fiction. Non-cliched YA novels exist, of that I can be sure!
Have you ever dyed your hair?
Dying your hair is a lot of hard work and commitment. I’m not really a fan of either of those things when it comes to my appearance – which is why I’ll never dye my hair again. The first time I dyed my hair should have been an experience to put me off for life, but I like to learn mistakes a couple of times just to be sure.
Why do authors prefer a quiet place when they are writing something?
There are a lot of stereotypes about authors being reclusive and introverted. And if there’s anything I’ve learned from my years of studying Creative Writing as a craft it is this:
They are all true, but not for the reasons you think.
What are you really bad at?
Yes. Loads of things…
What was the last film you watched? – Victoria and Abdul
The British – if I do say so myself – are really bloody good at comic tragedies. Victoria and Abdul is an example of this.
Is there anyone you’ve ever given up on?
Being hurt is part of life, but being hurt repeatedly from not learning from the mistake isn’t.
Let me put in context for you: I had two very close friends. We’ll call them February and January.
