I haven’t been inspired by a book in a very, very long time. And I certainly haven’t been moved to write an author since I wrote SEP a while back. (no, I did NOT heckle her and make her cry at last year’s RWA Conference. No matter what LUCY says…)
But I digress…
Little Earthquakes broke my dry spell. What a fantastic and complicated novel. Heartwrenching at times…and laugh out loud funny at others. I’m so envious of Jennifer Weiner’s talent. I wanna write like that!
So, I sent her an email this morning. I’ve officially written three fan letters to authors now. The first one was to Judy Blume, after I read Forever. Then to SEP for Ain’t She Sweet. And now, Jennifer Weiner.
Also, tonight I’m running out and buying the two JW books I still haven’t read.
Does that make me a fangirl?
Bitchin' Fiction: Musings by author Melissa McKenzie / Melissa Francis 
I’m so glad you recommended her, Mel. It’s hard to find new authors with audio versions of their books — my primary way to read these days since I’m always on the go. I’ve noticed that her books are recorded. Cool!
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You’ll really like her, Ellen. I listened to Good in Bed while I was walking. One time, I was at the park and I realized that people were staring at me funny…because I was talking to the book! I’d laugh out loud or I’d gasp and say, “he did NOT just say that…”Yeah, it’s a good book if it inspires me to talk like a crazy lady. LOL
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Is Jennifer Weiner going to be in Dallas? Do we need to alert security now?I’m glad you enjoyed the book. :~)P.S. I DO love you Mel. ;~)
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Actually-although I liked this book-it wasn’t my favorite of hers. (ducking to avoid Mel’s tiara)and about SEP-I was there you know and of course you didn’t make her cry…but there was some heckling
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Good in Bed is actually my fave JW. But…I was very moved by this book. And i was just so grateful to find a book that I didn’t want to put down! It’s been so long!
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Lucy, I know you love me…but I am wounded by your teasing. Sniff.Alert security. Ouch. 🙂
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See…I *hated* GOOD IN BED, thought IN HER SHOES was so-so, but I love Jennifer Weiner as a person. Had the opportunity to meet her a couple of years ago when she came to Boston to speak at a book club. She was HILARIOUS! So down to earth and humble, potty mouthed, foul and freaking hilarious. I would really love to read a book of hers and fall in love with it.What made LITTLE EARTHQUAKSES so fab for you?
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I think it was the message of hope and healing that I got from it. It could’ve been a depressing story. And it was at times. But these women were just so strong and able to withstand events that could’ve broken them. I literally couldn’t put the book down.
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I think this might make you a bit of a fan girl, yes.
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How funny! I didn’t like this book at all. I found the situations and relationships that comprised the backstory to be frustrating and annoying. It was one of those “if only they’d just talk” books that drives me bonkers. It was also a DBB. I hate DBBs.
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Have you read Good in Bed? That was the first book of her’s I read and fell in love with her writing.
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