My conversation with Fake Lindsay Gibson <gibsonlindsay321@gmail.com>, a scammer pretending to be the clinical psychologist who has written a number of non-fiction books about emotionally immature parents. Why they picked her as their lure into a book marketing scam is beyond me… but it gave me a chance to have a lot of fun.
FAKE LINDSAY: Hello, It’s a real pleasure connecting with you. I’m Lindsay Gibson, an author diving deep into stories that explore resilience, human nature, and the threads that bind past and present. If you’d like to check out my work, here’s a quick link: XX. I’d love to hear more about your writing as well what you’re crafting, the worlds you’re building, or a link to your author page. It’s always great connecting with another storyteller who’s passionate about ideas and the art of shaping them. Warm regards, Lindsay Gibson
ME: I’m so glad to hear from you, since you’re also a shrink. My fellow authors have been avoiding me ever since I lost my testicles in a tragic tree-trimming accident. It’s so mean. It’s not as if what happened to me is a virus they can catch if they visit me in the hospital. I’m going to write about this harrowing experience. What do you think? Does it qualify as a story that explores resilience, human nature, and the threads that bind us? I do worry a lot about how this accident will impact my sex life, and my sense of manhood, but on the plus side, my singing voice has improved.
FL: Hello, Thank you so much for opening up and sharing what you’ve been through. That kind of experience is incredibly difficult, and the fact that you’re thinking about turning it into a story already shows a strong sense of courage and creative purpose. As writers, we often take the hardest moments in our lives and transform them into work that helps others feel seen or understood. Your experience definitely touches themes of resilience, identity, and the way unexpected events can reshape our sense of self. If handled thoughtfully, it could make for a powerful and deeply human piece of writing. What matters most is telling it in a way that feels true to you — balanced, reflective, and focused on the emotional journey rather than just the event itself. Readers connect to honesty, vulnerability, and the search for meaning, and it sounds like you have all of those elements within reach.I’m glad to hear your voice has even found new strength — life has a way of surprising us in unexpected ways. If you ever want to discuss structure, tone, or direction for the piece, feel free to share your ideas. I’m always open to thoughtful conversations about craft. With Christmas just around the corner, I’d also love to know if you have any plans for your book during this holiday season. Are you doing anything special to spotlight it for readers who are searching for thoughtful, heartfelt books at this time of year? Warm regards, Lindsay Gibson
ME: It’s not written yet. How can I spotlight it for readers searching for Christmas books? That’s a very strange thing to say, Lindsay. What are you getting at? Right now, my focus is on learning how to urinate again and trying to imagine what my life will be like without my junk…especially sex. I’m making notes though, for the book. Raw, honest stuff. Nobody else has written about this before. It’s not really going to be Merry Christmas reading when I’m done. Though JINGLE BELLS might be a good title for it.
<20 hours pass>
ME: Are you abandoning me now, too? A man is more than just his scrotum.
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