“Spotted at 5th Ave., Barnes & Noble!” Dorie texted on Saturday night. Even though I’m three books in, there is still a special thrill to seeing one in the wild. Even though Free Time launched two and a half years ago, I still hadn't seen it on shelves myself. It has become rarer, as fewer indie bookstores exist and as the chain stores focus mostly on stocking new releases, mainstream bestsellers, and/or megahits. Although I don’t aspire to make it to Broadway as a triple-threat, landing this small feature smack in the center of my soul city gave me something far greater than I expected.
Aw, delighted for you! Also loving the hair! Also, fun fact, it’s the same bookstore where I saw The Joy of Saying No in the wild for the first time. 🥰
I love this and so thrilled that your beautiful work was spotted out in the brick and mortar haven of a bookstore. And the fact that not only you got to sign your book but that you asked the "perfect" person for permission. It was also such a joy to see you pop up on my IG feed celebrating this important reminder to "Keep going."
Yes! Synchronicity is our friend! Glad you followed up on your intuition to talk to the B&N woman. This is just the way things that are on purpose naturally expand! Love it!
Aw, delighted for you! Also loving the hair! Also, fun fact, it’s the same bookstore where I saw The Joy of Saying No in the wild for the first time. 🥰
I love this and so thrilled that your beautiful work was spotted out in the brick and mortar haven of a bookstore. And the fact that not only you got to sign your book but that you asked the "perfect" person for permission. It was also such a joy to see you pop up on my IG feed celebrating this important reminder to "Keep going."
Yes! Synchronicity is our friend! Glad you followed up on your intuition to talk to the B&N woman. This is just the way things that are on purpose naturally expand! Love it!
So excited for you to have this experience, Jenny! Your work is perennial, and I know it will continue to find its audiences. 💕