I’m finally coming down off the high from Nationals.
Seeing all my writer buddies…
Taking awesome pictures…
Stalking my favorite authors…
Okay, so maybe not so much that last one. They were fairly easy to find since they all lined up in alphabetical order at the Literacy signing.
On to the part about me growing up. I don’t really want to, you understand, this is just speculative.
However, I have found a new reason to adore a favored author and I’ve decided I really want to be her when I grow up. If that auspicious fday should ever come to pass. Who’s my new American Idol?
I stood in her line for-freaking-ever. That wouldn’t be a big deal, but I was one of the first 10 in her line. I stood there going “What the hell, man? Why is this taking so long?”
Now, in her favor, she had a cute gay publicist guy working the line and keeping us entertained, but still, it was forever! Something to note: every single guy there was in her line. Almost no men, but like 15 of them were in Suz Brockmann’s line. I know because I had plenty of time to count them. Including the dude in front of me.
I inch closer to the main event when the chicks behind me start talking about why this is taking so long. The rumor is that when Suz was a normal and still just a fangirl like me, some assclown famous author brushed her off and treated her like crap. So, she decided she’d never do that if she ever got famous. And she kept the promise to herself. She talks to everyone individually. So, the line goes on forever, but you get your time to talk with her. How cool is that?
What’s even cooler is the guy in front of me brought a book for Suz to sign because his wife was too sick to come. So, she signs it and takes the guy’s cell phone to talk to his wife for like five minutes. Mind you, the man didn’t buy anything. She just did it to be nice to a fan.
Suzanne Brockmann is my hero.
So, what do you guys think? Definitely gonna be the nice one when you grow up?
August 1st, 2006 at 7:11 pm
I’ve heard so many good stories about Suz.
And yeah, I’m going to try to be the nice one. We’ll see if I manage if I make it to Suz’s level.
August 2nd, 2006 at 8:09 am
I’m already the nice one. I can’t imagine be wenchy. Writers need support and encouragement from each other. And I have lot of karma to repay if I make it big. Is that the word? So many biggies have taken me under their wing and given me advice. My fave’s have to be Cherry Adair and Jane Porter.
August 2nd, 2006 at 3:22 pm
What a cool story. Especially calling the wife and talking to her. That’s how I want to be when I grow up.
I want to listen to people who want to talk to me about THEIR books. I’m actually interested and I hope that doesn’t change.
Thanks for sharing this story, though. It does remind me that whatever happens, I can still be a “nice” author if I let myself.
August 2nd, 2006 at 4:32 pm
That is just classy =)
August 2nd, 2006 at 4:52 pm
What an awesome story. And yes, it is very classy. Yes, we will ALL be the author that when a fan/reader walks away from us, they’ll do so with a smile on their face and thinking to themselves, “wow, she was so nice and down to earth.” Yep….that’s us!!!!
August 2nd, 2006 at 5:49 pm
Yet another reason to love Suz. I hope I always have the patience to be gracious with fans.
August 4th, 2006 at 3:31 pm
That’s a really awesome thing for her to do. Those are the people I admire.
August 10th, 2006 at 9:19 pm
That is awesome. I knew Suz was a classy lady, but did not know this about her. VERY cool!
A couple years ago I was involved with a site where I came in contact with a woman stationed in Iraq who was looking for one of SB’s books. Knowing Suz was supportive of the troops, I emailed to ask if she’d be willing to help. Not only was she eager to send the book in question, she sent an entire box of autographed books to the soldier, along with a long letter.
I’ve been a huge admirer of hers ever since!