E is for... Excellent Evening
I want to thank Julie's book club for a most Excellent Evening last night, as they gathered to discuss my novel, PERFECT STRANGERS. The women were Enthusiastic and gracious, and not Even a little bit mean. Except Julie. Once or twice. Like when she asked, "What was it like writing those sexual Encounters?" I answered, "Hard!" ...and she made a face, accompanied by a quip that sent the group into gales of laughter... Okay, not so very mean at all, I guess.
It was fun.
It was, dare I say, Excellent.
I know my novel is not the usual book club fare - c'mon, their last book was Wuthering Heights - but as one of the women named Ellen said, "This was such a guilty pleasure to read."
I'll take that as a most-Excellent compliment.
Everyone asked a lot of good questions about the writing process, about the publishing industry... and then specifics about the characters - where they come from, do I draw from real life, am I the main character (no)... and who would I cast as the leads in my dream movie. Luckily, I'd already thought long and hard about that last one for an interview I did for Romancing the Book last month... Channing Tatum and Amy Adams were my top picks, although Ellen suggested Keith Urban for the hero and I'd have to agree he'd make an Excellent hero...
It was fun.
It was, dare I say, Excellent.
I know my novel is not the usual book club fare - c'mon, their last book was Wuthering Heights - but as one of the women named Ellen said, "This was such a guilty pleasure to read."
I'll take that as a most-Excellent compliment.
Everyone asked a lot of good questions about the writing process, about the publishing industry... and then specifics about the characters - where they come from, do I draw from real life, am I the main character (no)... and who would I cast as the leads in my dream movie. Luckily, I'd already thought long and hard about that last one for an interview I did for Romancing the Book last month... Channing Tatum and Amy Adams were my top picks, although Ellen suggested Keith Urban for the hero and I'd have to agree he'd make an Excellent hero...
Thanks again, ladies, for an Excellent Evening.
I am here via A-Z... this has been so fun finding authors with published books. I am not a writer per se...but have toyed with the idea of writing a book! lol... I will need to check out your books... I am stuck on the letter E... hmmmm
ReplyDeleteawe, very cute! Glad you had a good time!
ReplyDeleteWhy are you never in the pictures???
ReplyDeleteSounds like a great night. It is crazy to get 3 kids ready for the day!
ReplyDeleteThat looks fantastic! And excellent evening indeed.
ReplyDeleteSo glad it was a good evening. I knew it would be. :-)
ReplyDeleteGreat post. Love the way you've incorporated today's letter. Excellent evenings are always fun :)
ReplyDeleteWhat an Exciting Evening. Kudos for being published. I hope to be there in the near future. I am working on two cookbook/memoirs.
ReplyDeleteHi Katie! I can't imagine anything much more exciting than to watch people discuss your very own book! I've dreamed of being an author all my life, and will not stop trying. My blog is just practice. I home school my kids so I haven't started writing THE BOOK yet ;-) Though I do have an idea file, and I'm doing research.
ReplyDeleteTina @ Life is Good
I love it when an evening turns out to be Excellent! Glad you had a good time.
ReplyDeleteSounds like an excellent evening indeed. Love the sound of being a guilty pleasure - definitely a compliment!
ReplyDeleteVery cool! I'd love to have a book club read my book and then discuss with me! Sounds very excellent!
ReplyDeleteSounds like you had a fab evening! I hear you on kids and pets in the mornings too - I have two of each. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for all the nice comments! It really was a Fun evening! A wonderful ego boost as well - I spent yesterday writing on my WIP ;-)
ReplyDeleteSounds like an Excellent Evening! Nice to give your friends a shout out.
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