There was this whole cultural discussion a decade or so ago, maybe longer. People were asked, “If you had the option, which superpower would you choose, the ability to fly, or invisibility?” Jane immediately thought: invisibility. There was really no question. She didn’t like being in the spotlight. Getting up in front of people to do presentations for work was stuttering, sweaty torture, and even parties were generally un-fun, unless she had a lot to drink. A
I've been thinking about this ever since hearing John Hodgemen's take on This American Life, but I didn't think to turn it into fiction. Inspired and relatable. I have written about invisible middle-aged women, so that's close. Wonder why this tickles our brains. No I don't, unfortunately -- I totally know why.
I've been thinking about this ever since hearing John Hodgemen's take on This American Life, but I didn't think to turn it into fiction. Inspired and relatable. I have written about invisible middle-aged women, so that's close. Wonder why this tickles our brains. No I don't, unfortunately -- I totally know why.