The Neurotic Writer Dates a Computer Geek

Welcome to another episode of
The Neurotic Writer
(Just for laughs)

Suzie Writer: “I met a man… He’s different. He says he can introduce me to a world I’ve never seen before. A world with a secret language that only he can interpret for me.”

Therapist: “Is he a Trekkie?”

Suzie Writer: “No. He’s…a computer geek. (She glances around as if making sure no one else can hear.) He wants to play with my…my…my blog.”

Therapist: (Leans closer.) “Your blog? What’s a―”

Suzie Writer: “It’s the very core of who I am as a woman. I’ve never let a man see the inner workings of my blog. It’s too…up close and personal. It would make me feel…”

Therapist: “Vulnerable?” (Now on the edge of her seat.)

Suzie Writer: “Yes. But he says he’ll walk me through it step by step. He says he can enhance my exposure. He says he can bring me repeat viewers.”

Therapist: “What? Do you really want repeat viewers? You already do a lot of ‘research’ for your books. I thought this guy was different.”

Suzie Writer: “He is. But he’s so brilliant. I’m afraid. What if he knows things about my blog that I don’t know? What am I talking about? Of course, he knows things I don’t know. That’s what’s bothering me. I’ve always had the power in a relationship. Can I hand it over to a complete stranger? A man who will make me feel insignificant? A man who will turn my world upside down?”

Therapist: “Wait a minute.” (Therapist Googles Blog and reads Wikipedia, then sits back down.) “Let’s start this conversation all over again. If the man can enhance your blog, I say let him touch it as much as he wants.”

Next week, The Neurotic Writer will get her Twitter tweaked.

Until then,

Happpy Writing!

Tina LaVon