If You Recognize Me in Public, Don’t Come Over to Talk About My Work

If you see me in public, don’t come over to talk about my work. Not “unless it’s quick.” Not “unless it’s positive.” Not “unless I look free.” Just don’t. This isn’t arrogance. It’s boundaries. And apparently they need to be written down, because too many people think being visible online means you’re available in person. The Act The version of me you know — the writer, the ranter, the one who…