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Interview with Vrinda Pendred, Author of Check Mates, the Grounbreaking New OCD Book
Talking to her, nobody would guess than not so long ago things were not going quite as well for Vrinda. Her illnesses had caused her to isolate herself from the world, only comming out of her room when she absolutely had to. Having suffered from clinical depression and drug addiction for many years myself, I knew more about isolationism than the average citizen. Because of this, I was happy to receive the opportunity to interview Vrinda about these issues. I am happy to host Vrinda Pendred, Founding Director/Editor of Conditional Publications, a new independent publisher dedicated solely to publishing the works of authors with neurological conditions. Their first book 'Check Mates' comes out on May 11,2010.
Yesterday Vrinda stopped by Edee Conrad's blog and if you missed it you can go here - at http://edeeconrad.com
This is the thirteenth stop on Vrinda's 15-day Virtual Blog Tour to promote the launch of this ground-breaking new book.
What makes it groundbreaking is that 'Check Mates' is a collection of short fiction and poetry either about or inspired by the struggle with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, all written by people with OCD. It is arranged into two categories, Realism and Beyond. Whether solidly real, allegorical, or completely fictionalised, all the compelling work contained in this collection portrays the true story of this greatly misunderstood condition. It is also the first ever book of fiction written entirely by OCD authors.
I hope you will feel inspired by the interview you are about to read. If you do, be sure to sign up for the book launch reminder so you can buy 'Check Mates' and receive over 30 free personal development gifts on
[Q] How did social media help you not fall into the trap of, or escape, isolationism?
[A] I would say that Social Media has not just changed my life, but actually GIVEN me a life. I moved from
[Q] How have social media friendships helped you stay connected to society?
[A] It's hard enough finding people you relate to closely, without having a neurological condition. But add those conditions into the equation and you just feel so 'outside' everything, because you think and feel so differently from most people around you. Going online has widened my search for friends who really 'get me'. I'm able to go to specific sites, like ocdtribe.com, dedicated to people like myself - I'm now able to create this sort of site, to help others still more. In fact, 'Check Mates' was born on OCD Tribe. Today, you no longer have to get a doctor's referral to find emotional support; it's all over the Internet, waiting to help you come out of yourself.
[Q] How big a part does social media play in communicating with your friends today?
[A] When I moved overseas, the Internet was how I stayed in touch with the friends and extended family I left behind. In the years since, it has added to that group of friends in a way that actually shocks me! I am very privileged now to know some incredible people, and without the Internet I would never know they existed. I think another great thing about social media is that it goes beyond all the usual friendship barriers of age and culture differences. There are some people I feel quite close to who are twice my age, with a completely different background to me. But you don't know these things when you chat with someone online; you fall in love with the person inside, and learn all the superficial stuff later. It's beautiful and affirming, and it plays right into what Conditional Publications is all about: the truth that stereotypes and prejudices are pointless and need to die out once and for all.Be sure to follow Vrinda to her next Virtual Blog Tour stop on Sunday May 9th, hosted by Paula Tarrant at http://inspiredwomenwork.com/ AND... don't forget to sign up for the book launch reminder so you can buy 'Check Mates' and over 30 free personal development gifts on May 11,2010. Just go to http://conditionalpublications.com/pages/check-mates-launch.html OCD - Understanding, Not Just AwarenessPosted by Thomas Retterbush on Saturday, May 8, 2010 In : Featured |
Vrinda is a graduate of English with Creativing Writing at Brunel University. She has done work experience with Random House and freelance proofreading for books from Mandala Publishing. She is married with one child and lives in Hertfordshire, England, where she gives private English tuition. She is also a writer.
Vrinda has five neurological conditions: Tourette’s Syndrome, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, AD/HD, High-Functioning Autism and a mood disorder.
Of such conditions, she says: ‘There really aren’t enough books and websites out there preaching positivity regarding these types of conditions – nor is there enough that expresses how truly difficult it can be to live with one of them (let alone more than one, as many people do). Yet I have heard/read so many times that people with neurological disorders are usually highly creative people (indeed, many psychiatrists believe certain nervous disorders might even be a prerequisite to being so creative) – and that art/music/writing can be incredibly therapeutic.
‘This is why I wanted to start this imprint: to provide a creative outlet for people, and (hopefully) to change a few minds out there about what neurological disorders really are – including not just the limitations, pain or frustration, but also the more positive, beneficial “symptoms” of these strange conditions.’
Come get to know her on her profile page at the Conditional Publications social network or read some of her personal writing – and be sure to read her own contributions to Conditional Publications’ debut release Check Mates: A Collection of Fiction, Poetry and Artwork about Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, by People with OCD.
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