Lunch With An Author

           Remember that game “If you could meet someone famous, living or dead, who would it be”? Well, if you’ve read this blog before, you know I love to meet authors (okay, I’ll make exceptions for several actors: Hugh Jackman, Antonio Banderas, Tom Selleck, Sam Elliot and Mark Harmon. Oh my! Be still my heart)). And if I could have lunch with them? Oh my gosh! How cool would that be?

            Who am I kidding? I’m such a fan girl. I’d probably gush all over them (yes, there is precedence for that statement as I have gushed over a favorite author) and I probably wouldn’t be able to eat a bite (hey, that might be the secret to weight loss….dine with an author you idolize).

            So who would I choose? I’ve met many authors and as a group, they are warm, generous, sweet and lovely people. Victoria Alexander? Wonderful woman and I did have the opportunity to meet her. Kathryne Kennedy and Jennifer Ashley? I have the honor of knowing them both and lovelier people you won’t find.  Jodi Thomas? Yes, another gracious and kind author (who, surprisingly did not run from me when I blurted out “I love you”. Of course, she knew I was talking about her writing….at least, I hope she knew that). I would love to meet Tessa Dare because I love her witty, so satisfying novels.

            Oh, wait! While not a romance author, I would love to meet…and maybe have lunch with….or at least sit at the same table with Stephen King. I could tell him how very badly he scared me when I was fourteen and how much I’ve loved being terrified by him ever since. That wouldn’t be gushing, would it?

            So, who would you choose?

As always, happy reading!

Marie

Epilogs

Are epilogs necessary? Well, it all depends on the story, I think. And the author. 

It’s usually the place where loose ends are tied up and a reader can get to see what happens to the hero and heroine, sometimes ten years down the road, sometimes just the next day. And it’s a great place to set up the next book in the series (and makes me hunger for that next story).

           

I love a good epilog. Especially if they bring a tear to my eye (this should come as no surprise to you if you’ve read my blogs before…I love emotional writing). The best epilog I’ve ever read? Jodi Thomas’ The Texan’s Reward. I have to tell you that I cried like a baby...it was that good! Such a satisfying ending to a great story. 

What about you? Do you like epilogs in the stories you read? What’s the best one you’ve ever come across?

Happy Reading!

Marie