Who Says Quiet People are Boring?
Life newsletter #8, mini interview with the man of the hour David Perlmutter, and other exciting updates.
I was inspired to write this week’s newsletter based on a quote from Winston’s article — “Never judge a quiet-looking person at any time because you never know how capable a person really is under that quiet appearance” and my response to it:
This resonated with me — where I live/work the louder people get heard more, receive more recognition and are considered friendly — I used to resent this but then again there was a time my self esteem was very low.What I've realized from work and personal life that it doesn't matter - what matters is your energy, your personality which will attract the right people into your life.
I am quiet and reserved by nature but that doesn’t mean I’m antisocial or boring.
However, I enjoy interactions in small doses.
And that’s okay too.
How about you? What are your thoughts?
I kind of felt this was the perfect intro to segue into the interview section where I’m happy to present the man of the hour, master stealth highlighter, amazing supporter of writers, and fellow quiet person, David Perlmutter
So without further ado, I present David!
Me: Thank you for agreeing to do the interview and also for your amazing support. I think a lot of writers have already done articles about your highlighting prowess so I’m going to be focusing on David the author and person.
Ready?
What is your “Kryptonite” as a writer?
DP: My “kryptonite” as a writer is being exposed to too much negativity around me. Unfortunately, that happens a lot more than would be thought. I take on or hope to take on a lot of things during the day and don’t end up doing much at all because I spread myself too thin trying to respond to everything.
Me: When did you write your first book and what inspired you to do so?
DP: My first published book was “America ‘Toons In: A History Of Television Animation”, published by McFarland and Co. in 2014. It grew out of my interest in animated television series and the fact that there wasn’t a comprehensive book discussing them as a programming genre, I’m trying to update it now for a second edition, with the emphasis on trying, considering how streaming has made it a lot harder to follow the progress of the genre than it once was.
Me: What was one of the most surprising things you learned in creating your books?
DP: The most surprising thing I learned about publishing and distributing my fiction books was that marketing is far more difficult than I imagined, and it is very difficult trying to sustain and grow an audience anywhere online.
Me: What do you like to do when you’re not writing?
DP: Reading and listening to music. Both of them help to spark a lot of creativity in my mind that I can use when I am writing.
Me: Thank you so much for agreeing to participate in this interview, David, wishing you the best in your writing!
I invite you to check out David’s Medium Page.
As you know, B.R. Shenoy kindly agreed to do a mini prompt collab with me and I would like to take this opportunity to thank her as well as all those who have participated thus far🙏
So prepare to be amazed and soothed by the words, sounds, and sights of nature that these wonderful writers have prepared for your delight❤
Sahil Patel Nature Reflects Heaven On The Earth
Libby Shively McAvoy How the Sounds of Nature Can Bring You Peace and Happiness
Scott Younkin Nature Inspires Me When I Walk Through a Wetland Habitat
Dr. Preeti Singh Do You Enjoy The Beauty Of Nature As Much As I do?
Shout out to Valerie Teller for her response to Life’s March prompt How My Consciousness Shifted and Mahein Kazi for her amazing photography in A Mirror Image.
This week’s🐈 pet feature is by Mahgol J Everybody Wants to Be a Cat
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