So, one of my books was selected as a local book club read! Wow. Before you get too excited, it probably sounds a lot more impressive than it actually is. It's a very small, informal group, but I still can't help be excited. They've invited me to come meet with them after they've all read the book to 'discuss it'. This part fills me with dread because I figure there can only be a few outcomes here:
- Everyone loves the book, my writing and is in total awe of my skill. OK, maybe not that last part, but the first two :).
- They're all speechless, shocked, embarrassed because you know...I write hot. They've been warned, but you never know. Maybe I'll be the one to die of embarrassment if they want to deconstruct those scenes.
- They're not shocked at all, but wonder who the heck picked this trash for them to read? Actually, this one would be a nice challenge to practice justifying why romance is viable fiction and how erotic romance is NOT porn. Of course, afterwards, if I ever see any of them again in public, I'll have to run and hide.
The date is still being locked down, but it'll be some time in March. Should be fun. Or perhaps not. I'll be sure to let you know!
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Cool and congrats! It'll be a blast and they'll love it! Wow...book club author must go on your list of accomplishments for 2011!
ReplyDeleteCongrats! Can't wait to hear how you make out. I'm sure they'll love it. :)
ReplyDeleteSounds interesting. I think it's great that a reader's group picked your book! Can't wait to hear how it goes.
ReplyDeleteKaily, that sounds awesome but I can understand your trepidation. I'm sure they'll love it though!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Rula, Amber, Kaye & Jackie. I'll be sure to report back disaster or not LOL!
ReplyDeleteSounds a lot more interesting than most of the book club picks I've seen! But, like Jackie, I can understand the concern. I read feedback comments on sites like Barnes and Noble and the harsh criticism of erotica always shocks me. Especially when the book is clearly labeled erotica or involves a menage situation or some such obvious indicator. I'm not prudish though I would say that I'm pretty conservative by nature, but some of the judgmental comments really bother me.
ReplyDeleteDreama, yeah, not sure what to expect. I've set expectations as best I can. And I don't embarass easily!
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