Jan 24
Classic Reader Moment
Y’all, I have to share this. Names have been changed to protect the innocent. And no, I’m not saying where this occurred. But it’s cute and made this author very happy. The reader said she was red-faced, and I hope she forgives me for posting this. I was so flattered that I had to share…
With that huge preface, I’ll say that on a reader chat forum on which I frequently post, I found this charming story about one reader’s experience with WICKED TIES. I hope you enjoy!
Shelley, I got of work early today and decided to stop by my favorite Borders to pick up WICKED TIES. First mistake I made was to decide to get a Vanilla Chai and read it before I got home. I really think you should put a warning label on the book not to read it in public.
I was sitting in the corner with lots of guys typing on their laptops. No one noticed me or anything. Yeah, right!!!
I got the scene with Deke, you know that scene. Evidently, I made some sort noise. I looked up and had 6 guys looking at me real curiously. I tried to play it off. I finished the book quickly and then got up to take my dishes to the front. Of course, I had their rapt attention. I put the book face down so no one would see. When I got back it was face up and at least 2 had just googled you.
Man, I’m not going to be able to go back in there for a while. The only good thing was I had the last copy in the store. I forgive you, maybe. I have been reading stuff in public and never had this problem before. I’m so very embarrassed. I can’t decided whether to laugh or cry.
I vote for laugh. She’ll look back on this someday and giggle like crazy. Stories like this are great and I’m grateful to the readers who have reached out to me to tell me they’d read the book and their thoughts about it.
More to come, including a new DECADENT cover soon, a Feature Friday starring Annmarie McKenna and something fun…
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What a great story! Poor thing! I would have been embarassed too.
LOL Shelley! That’s priceless. And great advertising for the book!!!
I’m not sure wicked was an accurate enough description of the book. I think it was something a little more. I can hardly wait for Decadent and when is Deke going to get his story? He is right? And poor Brandon, he deserves a little love even if he is a little more straight-laced. Maybe the right woman can bring him out of his shell.
Mary Beth, yep, it is great advertising. Can’t beat that…
Nikki, DECADENT is coming out in October, and it IS Deke’s book. So the wait isn’t much longer. Brandon…I have to think about him. I think I know what to do with him, but other characters are more pressing first. Wait until you meet Kimber’s brothers, whom I’ve dubbed Fire and Ice.