K.E. Jones- Writer

Yesterday, while I was doom scrolling half- asleep, I saw that one of my favorite author’s was going to be at a local library for a meet and greet. Of course, I had to go.

There is always a certain fear when one meets their hero’s. People are who they are. Sometimes what we believe our hero’s to be is simply not their reality.

It is our own faults.

We put expectations on those we admire, but the truth is that we are all just humans; learning and growing into who we are and who we will become.

But I digress.

As I mentioned, yesterday I got to meet one of my favorite author’s and hero: Ronald Malfi.

If you haven’t read anything by this author- you should.

I was not disappointed. In fact, I left the library with an energy and focus that I have not had in a long time. Not only is Malfi a fantastic author (in my opinion- much better than King- one day I will write about why), but he was just a cool dude to talk too. He is personable and I feel that is an attribute that not many people seem to have these days.

He was encouraging, respectful, humorous, and engaging.

Honestly, if you ever get the chance to meet your hero’s, take it. Go into it with an opened mind. Remember that we are all just dirt, flesh, and bone. None of us are perfect. If you will do that- take the pressure off of them to be who you want them to be and embrace who they are- you may be surprised at who you find. You may find that what they have achieved is not something you could not achieve. What you admire about them, is inside of you already. You may find that they are mirrors of yourself. And if they can become who they are, you can become anything you set your soul to.

What could we learn from each other if only we embraced one another for who we really are.

Good and bad.

What could we learn?

Who could we become?

It is all a part of the writer’s journey. Learning, believing, and achieving.

As writer’s we spend a lot of time inside of ourselves. Most of our time is spent inside of our imaginations, or emotions, even in dreams or in reflecting on moments. We attempt to answer our own inquiries or fight our own demons through writing. Our heroes reflect who we are because we are drawn to others that represent us. Who give us a feeling of acceptance and that there are other people like us.

We write to know what it is we feel or think. Whether that be stories, journals, poems, or blogs, we write to find our people and to let others know they are not alone.

Malfi did this for me. He told me I was not alone without saying those words.

I highly recommend you read some of his work, and I highly recommend that you grab the chance to meet your heroes whenever you can.