When I first came out as transgender, I did what so many of us do; I looked for someone else like me. I searched the webverse (or The Tubes, as my mother calls it [yes, she means YouTube]), I looked for blogs, I scoured the local library for books. And – to be fair – I did find a lot of stuff.
I tune into this. Came out at 78, talk about an older person. There is virtually nothing about my experience. So I am writing it, as a one-person show (I am a performer), which I am workshopping this coming year (did the first piece this past month on stages in Portland, OR, where I live. Write! Preach! Educate. We older Queers deserve that and need the community.
I think even younger generations of the queer community benefit from hearing our (older) voices, but it can be hard to be heard and harder still to find others like us. I'm glad you're here with me.
Your one-person show sounds amazing. I'd love to know more, and you're practically my neighbor up here in the PNW!
What terrific news! I've been enjoying your newsletter, Robin, and I'm excited for your book. It's really important to read stories like yours, and I'm grateful you are willing to write it for us. I am working on a book, too, and recently ran across this quote from Steven Pressfield. I found it a profound reminder, and maybe you will, too: "For writers and artists, the ability to self-reinforce is more important than talent." You are doing just that here, too! Can't wait to buy it and read it!
I am so excited for you on this journey! I wrote a memoir last year after a decade of trying to figure out the best way how and feel like I cracked something open for myself in how to go about it. I'm a huge fan of memoir—it's one of my favourite genres, for sure—but damn is it ever a mysterious and interesting undertaking to write ones' personal journey in a way that connects to something deeply, universally human so strangers will find the story interesting, engaging, and meaningful.
Also, I am happy to connect any time for mutual-writer support stuff!
I'm glad the excitement is infectious! As I find others who have written (or even attempted) memoir I see so many beautiful ways for it to be done. Human stories are so engaging after all. And thank you for the offer of connection! I'll definitely take advantage of that. ❤️
Robin I am behind you 100%. I know that you can do it your own way in your own time. Something else that I also know is how much I will enjoy reading your book. The things that you have written here on Substack, show me that you have a real talent for telling a good story. Best of luck to you.
Your book is going to be amazing Robin!! I am so excited, you have no idea.
If by any chance you would like an accountability buddy or would be interested in swapping memoir chapters for feedback, I would be very interested. But absolutely no pressure!
I tune into this. Came out at 78, talk about an older person. There is virtually nothing about my experience. So I am writing it, as a one-person show (I am a performer), which I am workshopping this coming year (did the first piece this past month on stages in Portland, OR, where I live. Write! Preach! Educate. We older Queers deserve that and need the community.
I think even younger generations of the queer community benefit from hearing our (older) voices, but it can be hard to be heard and harder still to find others like us. I'm glad you're here with me.
Your one-person show sounds amazing. I'd love to know more, and you're practically my neighbor up here in the PNW!
What terrific news! I've been enjoying your newsletter, Robin, and I'm excited for your book. It's really important to read stories like yours, and I'm grateful you are willing to write it for us. I am working on a book, too, and recently ran across this quote from Steven Pressfield. I found it a profound reminder, and maybe you will, too: "For writers and artists, the ability to self-reinforce is more important than talent." You are doing just that here, too! Can't wait to buy it and read it!
Thank you, Brianne! That's a great quote, and certainly fits the memoir process well.
I am so excited for you on this journey! I wrote a memoir last year after a decade of trying to figure out the best way how and feel like I cracked something open for myself in how to go about it. I'm a huge fan of memoir—it's one of my favourite genres, for sure—but damn is it ever a mysterious and interesting undertaking to write ones' personal journey in a way that connects to something deeply, universally human so strangers will find the story interesting, engaging, and meaningful.
Also, I am happy to connect any time for mutual-writer support stuff!
I'm glad the excitement is infectious! As I find others who have written (or even attempted) memoir I see so many beautiful ways for it to be done. Human stories are so engaging after all. And thank you for the offer of connection! I'll definitely take advantage of that. ❤️
Robin I am behind you 100%. I know that you can do it your own way in your own time. Something else that I also know is how much I will enjoy reading your book. The things that you have written here on Substack, show me that you have a real talent for telling a good story. Best of luck to you.
Ah Charlotte, I've definitely come to depend on your support and friendship. And I really do enjoy a good story telling opportunity!
Hi Robin, I decided to explore a few of my favorite Substack archives and came across this post of yours. I can't wait to read your eventual memoir!!
Well I have to finish writing it for that to happen...... Funny thing is, I think I have another post about my memoir scheduled for this week.
Well in that case I look forward to reading the upcoming post, for now! :)
I’m excited to read your memoir--all when done or in bits and reflections at the steps on the way--thank you so much for sharing it 🧡
happy to continue to discuss, off line from comments here.
Congrats!! You’re going to do great!
Your book is going to be amazing Robin!! I am so excited, you have no idea.
If by any chance you would like an accountability buddy or would be interested in swapping memoir chapters for feedback, I would be very interested. But absolutely no pressure!
Thank you, Rey! Accountability and support are definitely something I want and need.
Awesome! May I send you a message?
Absolutely! Thank you!