Tuesday, February 7, 2012

Chance encounters

I think I walked into The King's English bookstore for the first time during the mid-80's. I can still remember chatting with Betsy about books, basset hounds, and the Marmalade District where we both lived at the time. A few years later, shortly after CAL CAMERON was published, she asked me to work occasionally in the kids' room, and I have worked (off and on) (also occasionally) ever since.

Who knew what that would lead to.

What did it lead to, you ask? Friendship. Some of the people I love most in this world are there. I was reminded of that again last Friday when the staff threw me a little surprise party to celebrate the fact that SOPHIE'S FISH (due out March 15th) received a starred review from Kirkus.

Thank you, guys. Wearing the star necklace as we speak.
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5 comments:

  1. radagastFebruary 7, 2012 at 6:38 PM

    Love TKE. And congratulations!!

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  2. Louise PlummerFebruary 7, 2012 at 6:42 PM

    Woohah, Ann! Can't wait to see it.

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  3. shelleyFebruary 7, 2012 at 8:27 PM

    I'm so glad you did start working at TKE some twenty years ago. We wouldn't have met otherwise, and you have enriched my life.

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  4. Vivian evansFebruary 8, 2012 at 7:35 AM

    You're A number one in my book. You have certainly earned your gold star. I feel likewise about the people at TKE.

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  5. link2literacyFebruary 9, 2012 at 3:56 PM

    ** *** * * ** * **** * *** More stars for you, and I haven't even read it yet, BUT I remember your preview at JCIRA and I'm so thrilled for you. YaY! YaY! YaY!

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