{"id":2175,"date":"2025-05-24T06:13:47","date_gmt":"2025-05-24T04:13:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/maxim-matthew.com\/?p=2175"},"modified":"2025-06-27T06:14:06","modified_gmt":"2025-06-27T04:14:06","slug":"from-technical-glitches-to-cozy-blankets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/maxim-matthew.com\/en\/frostfaedrin\/from-technical-glitches-to-cozy-blankets\/","title":{"rendered":"From technical glitches to cozy blankets"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"selected\">Dear wanderers between the worlds,<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"selected\">Yesterday was the second reading. And I'm sitting here with a smile that just won't go away.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"selected\">The week before was still tough. I was in poor health, tired, that annoying kind of exhaustion that also slows you down mentally. But yesterday? Yesterday went well. The technology played along (for the most part anyway), and I quickly realized: you weren't just there - you were really there.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"selected\">More of you than the first time. That alone would have been enough to make me happy. But then came the details that completely blew me away.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"selected\">You've picked up some wine. Picked out cozy blankets. Some streamed the reading on TV and invited friends over. Others made themselves comfortable with a hot water bottle. You turned my little reading into a real evening. An event. That's... wow. It does something to you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"selected\">After the reading came the messages. WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook, emails. Every single one touched me more than I would like to admit. Not just \"it was nice\" or \"thank you\", but real thoughts. How the story resonated with you. What moved you. Some even told me what their evening was like.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"selected\">And then there were those who couldn't make it, but got in touch anyway. Personal rejections. \"I'll be there next time.\" That felt honest, not just polite.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"selected\">I can't really put it into words. Something is emerging. A small group of people who really like this story. Who support me. Who want to be there when I continue. It's a feeling that I don't have the right words for.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"selected\">You turn writing into something else. Something in common.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"selected\">Now it's time for part 3. I'm still thinking about the dates: June 3 or 6, Wednesday or Friday. And the time - do we stick to 8pm or would 9pm be better for more of you? Weekly or every two weeks?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"selected\">But above all, I'm curious about your feedback. What did you like most about the last reading? Where do you think the story is going? Do you have any questions or requests for the next round? Should I tell you more about the characters or would you prefer no spoilers?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"selected\">Just write to me. I look forward to every thought.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"selected\">Thank you for doing this with me. Honestly. You guys are great. Max<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"selected\">P.S.: Who would have thought that my biggest worry would be whether 8 or 9 p.m. is better so that more people can listen with a cuddly blanket? Life is pretty crazy.<\/span><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Liebe Wanderer zwischen den Welten, Gestern war die zweite Lesung. Und ich sitze hier mit einem L\u00e4cheln, das einfach nicht verschwinden will. Die Woche davor war noch z\u00e4h. 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