In no particular order (other than the first one), here is a list of 15 things people love to say to authors.
- So you like . . . write books? Have you published any or do you just . . . write?
- I've never met a real author before. I'm going to tell my kids I met you when I get home.
- Do you know somebody named (insert any name here)? We went to school together and I think they wrote a book a few years ago called uh . . . I can't think of the name of it right now but you should look him/her up.
- Where can I get your book? Like at a store or something? REALLY???
- So do you do book signings?
- I love to read; you should bring me some of your books and let me read them and I'll tell you what I think.
- I started writing a book one time. I've got about three chapters. I should let you read it.
- I want to write a book. You can help me!
- You should write my life story! It is guaranteed to be a best seller!
- I'm working on a poetry book.
- How much money do you make? Do you have a real job?
- You should still send your book to Oprah - I think she still has a book club thing.
- What do you write? Oh I don't read that.
- My wife/mom/sister/cousin reads all the time. I'm going to tell her to get your book.
- What was your name again?
If you are an author and can identify, leave a smiley face in the comment section. Feel free to add on as well.

"I knew exactly how many condoms were left in his gym bag, in a little black box, wrapped in gold foil. Seven. Each time I randomly checked for no other reason besides I knew they existed, there'd always been seven. So I was taken aback that morning when I went to do his laundry, peeked in the box and only found three..."
Lisa from - "Lisa's Dress"
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12 comments:
Thanks David! LOL
Thanks for the smile this morning.
Oh yes.... the other thing they say is 'What's it about?', then look blankly when you start to tell them....
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Absolutely.
Great list. :)
Me too! :) LOL! A very complete list, can't think of anything to add (including the one added by the commenter of course)
:) LOL!
How about: "I'm so glad I've met you, you can help me with my book. I need a beta reader/book cover help/marketing help...
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Wow - when a new acquaintance learned I'd written two memoirs, she asked me, "So, do you make bad choices so you'll have something to write about?" A true story!!!
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;-) Fantastic list!!!
Yep. Yep. Yep. Same here. Heard that, too. Yep. Yep.
LOL! Great list, Kimberly! Thanks for the laugh!
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