apparently my mom is upset about all my in-person events that got canceled — NOT because i was really looking forward to meeting readers and was worried an disappointed, but because she's CONVINCED I WILL MEET THE LOVE OF MY LIFE AT A CONVENTION OR SOMETHING.

"— got canceled."
"OH NO!"
"yah, i'm pretty bummed about it —"
"HOW ARE YOU SUPPOSED TO MEET YOUR SOUL MATE WHEN ALL THE OTHER BOOK OBSESSED PEOPLE HAVE TO STAY HOME?"
"mOTHER."
"i'm going to ask your sister what we should do."