Louis Spector

At 59, I’m finally stepping out of my bubble. For decades, I’ve lived in a world of my own—content, private, and disconnected. I never followed trends, rarely kept up with technology, and preferred the company of a select few. It never really bothered me. But now, everything is changing.

To publish my memoir, I need to connect—not just with readers, but with the modern world itself. That means saying goodbye to my ancient AOL email (the digital equivalent of a rotary phone), creating a website, and, for the first time ever, getting a real cell phone. Yes, I’ve gone this long without one. The disposable ones I tried never stuck, and I never saw the need. But if I want my book to reach people, I have to step into a world I’ve never fully known. Facebook alone won’t cut it anymore.

Navigating this unfamiliar terrain won’t be easy. I have no mentor, no guide, no personal assistant—just my determination and my dear friend, who, like me, is from the “old school” way of thinking. She’s learning alongside me, and together, we’re figuring things out one step at a time.

So, as I work to get my book out into the world, I’ll also be learning how to connect with it. I’ll be sharing my experiences, missteps, and discoveries right here on this blog. Join me as I navigate this new chapter—one Google search at a time.